Innovazione

📅 Emilia Romagna focuses on authenticity in its tourism strategy, emphasizing "unique experiences" across landscapes from "the Apennines to the sea, art cities, gastronomy, and outdoor activities," according to Tourism Councillor Roberta Frisoni. The region aims to enhance international access, with projects boosting connections, especially towards Munich and the German market, thereby supporting growth and showcasing the region's beauty. Key initiatives involve collaboration with Rimini coast municipalities.

☕ A Host 2025, Roberto Nocera, Director General of La San Marco, discussed the launch of the new La125 professional coffee machine, succeeding the iconic series100. La125 is designed with advanced technology and sustainability in mind, using 99% recyclable materials and saving up to 30% energy. La San Marco, sharing exhibit space with brands like WMF and Schaerer, showcased a comprehensive beverage offering for the Horeca sector, emphasizing the human potential in the coffee industry.

💻 In a recent podcast episode of "Matt Talks" hosted by Matt Welle, new AI technology was introduced to address communication gaps in hotel management systems. Traditional chatbots are evolving into autonomous digital agents capable of task automation across systems via open APIs. This shift aims to enhance guest experiences while maintaining essential human interaction in hospitality. Notably, hotels using APIs report higher guest satisfaction scores for AI-managed interactions compared to human-managed ones, underscoring AI's potential to refine hospitality.

✈️ The completion of Orio al Serio airport's expansion and modernization in Bergamo, started on March 15, 2024, involved a €55 million investment. Of this, €41 million was dedicated to infrastructure and €14 million for advanced radiogenic machines. The new terminal covers 7,500 sqm, featuring 14 advanced security lines and 9 boarding gates. The check-in area now includes 30 new self check-in stations, doubling the baggage handling system space, along with renewed extra-Schengen departure and duty-free areas.

🍳 Marco Iozzolino highlights nighttime cooking benefits like energy savings and efficiency, utilizing RATIONAL's iCombi Pro and iVario Pro. Marco Mosca of "Sellero e Ventresca" and Ciro Tutino of "Bro Pizzeria" use these technologies for overnight cooking, ensuring consistency. Remote monitoring via ConnectedCooking app provides alerts for issues. RATIONAL's equipment meets safety standards, recording HACCP data automatically for hygiene compliance. This modern approach reduces workload while maintaining food quality and safety.

🍴 MartinoRossi and Molini Bongiovanni, two Italian family-run companies, will launch BakePRO, a new plant-based protein mix line, at Food Ingredients Europe in Paris from December 2-4. BakePRO offers two mixes: one for sliced bread and burger buns, the other for dry baked goods. Developed collaboratively, these mixes are clean label, gluten-free, and high in protein, highlighting the companies' shared commitment to innovation and quality in the bakery industry.

🗺 Robin Lawther, VP of Expedia TAAP, emphasizes travel agents' role as "investment custodians" for travelers. Key focus: crisis management and last-minute assistance, challenging without proper tech and infrastructure. Lawther highlights AI's transformative role in enhancing service, predicting an increase in tech standards as expectations rise. Expedia TAAP is advancing AI tools to complement, not replace, agents’ skills, positioning AI-empowered agencies as industry leaders.

☕ Arya, unveiled by Essse Caffè, is the latest espresso machine for the professional Expresss line, designed for low-volume coffee service with high-quality results. Equipped with two independent coffee groups and dual smart systems, it ensures consistent quality and thermal stability. Features include a full-touch panel, steam for beverages, and auxiliary tank connections. Automatic cleaning and eco-friendly settings enhance efficiency. Agata Segafredo emphasizes Arya’s excellence for niche demands, offering four coffee blends and two complementary options.

🌞 EDP collaborerà con Doreca per installare quattro impianti fotovoltaici a Settimo Milanese, Modena, Osimo, e Olbia. Questi impianti, operativi entro il 2026, includeranno oltre 5,100 moduli solari, producendo più di 2.4 MWp e 3 GWh di energia all'anno. Questo ridurrà le emissioni di CO2 di circa 1,250 tonnellate ogni anno, equivalente all'assorbimento di quasi 7,750 alberi, supportando la decarbonizzazione aziendale.

🚗 Per gli hotel, dal 2025, fornire colonnine di ricarica per veicoli elettrici diventa un'opportunità di incremento delle revenue. Le strutture ricettive guadagnano visibilità e attrattiva, particolarmente sui portali di prenotazione che filtrano per colonnine EV. Gli ospiti tendono a prolungare il soggiorno e a spendere di più, usufruendo dei servizi come ristorazione e spa. La rete Plenitude offre accesso a centinaia di migliaia di punti di ricarica in tutta Europa, elevando l'esperienza di soggiorno.