Innovazione

🛒 12-13 novembre, Milano: Forum Retail, il più grande hub del settore retail in Italia, celebra la sua 25ª edizione con oltre 300 speaker e 3.000 partecipanti attesi. Secondo BVA Doxa, il 70% dei consumatori italiani cerca nuove shopping experience, con il 63% disposto a condividere dati personali per personalizzazioni. L'evento esplorerà temi come AI, Retail Media, e innovazione tecnologica, con contributi da aziende come Tesco, Mediaworld e Selex.

📈 Adalte achieved significant growth in the first half of 2025. The company's bookings in Italy rose by 167%, while Latin America saw a 1300% increase, largely driven by Argentina, which contributed over 62% of sales. Globally, bookings increased by 58%, with the average booking value rising from €1,825 in 2024 to €2,076 in 2025. CEO Davide Galleri attributes this success to strategic investments and innovative distribution channels for tour packages and circuits.

🌏 Italia e Grecia, 2025, Roma. I ministri del Turismo, Daniela Santanchè e Olga Kefalogianni, firmano un Protocollo per l’attuazione dell’Accordo di cooperazione turistica del 1986. Obiettivi: sviluppo tramite cooperazione istituzionale, scambio di informazioni, innovazione, e formazione. Evento in vista: Forum ‘Bridging Destinations’ Italia-Balcani. Il Protocollo mira a rafforzare i rapporti per un’offerta turistica diversificata sui mercati internazionali.

🎪 In 2024, Italy's theme parks saw a 7.4% rise in visitors, reaching 21.1 million, with ticket revenue exceeding €306 million. The parks extended opening days by 4.9%, totaling 22,836, leveraging seasonal events like Halloween and Christmas. The Veneto region led with 34% of spending and 23% of visitors. Investments include €220 million for 2025, predicting €500 million from 2025 to 2027. Summer accounted for 64% of visits, while December saw a peak with 1,514 daily visitors.

🍦 In Alassio, Perlecó Gelateria has created the innovative "Ice Be!Gin Tonic" popsicle, made with begonia-infused Be!Gin. Launched during a gelateria event, it will be featured at Albenga's "Palio dei rioni" at Focacceria Bancarä. Perlecó is expanding with a new location in Albenga's historic Pescheria Barone. The product, initially a playful experiment, has impressed gin producers for its taste accuracy, offering a unique fusion of gelato and mixology.

🍸 Alcolici e Spirits - D&C, exclusive importer of ETSU gin in Italy, successfully positioned it as a top gin brand on the Italian market. As of now, Italy is ETSU's largest global market. In 2024, the limited ETSU Sakura Edition was launched, followed by the ETSU Pacific Ocean edition in September 2025. ETSU ranks in the top ten premium gins in off-trade channels. The ETSU Embassies program involves leading Italian bars, with a global competition set for 2026.

✈️ Olympia Viaggi prepares special packages for the upcoming autumn-winter season, offering dedicated allotment flights, including both regular and low-cost airlines. The packages feature selected hotels in major European cities, baggage included, and customizable options with Italian language support. Popular destinations include Spain, France, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Manuela Ponti highlights the value of tailored solutions beyond just pricing, emphasizing their commitment to traveler satisfaction.

🥧 Vincenzo Tiri, renowned pastry chef, will headline the "Mirtillo d'autore" event at the Festa del Mirtillo in Fanano, Modena, on August 2-3, 2025. Tiri will showcase a unique dessert featuring wild Fanano blueberries and his signature panettone. Supported by local authorities, the event aims to highlight regional products and culinary innovation. The Fanano wild blueberry is recognized as a Modena agro-food excellence, safeguarded by local institutions. Tiri's panettone involves a three-step, 72-hour process for enhanced texture and aroma.

✈️ Wizz Air delivers its first Airbus A321XLR to Milan Malpensa, the first in continental Europe and under the Maltese flag. Registered to Wizz Air Malta, the aircraft boosts Malta's strategic role and reflects Wizz Air's long-term aviation investment. Wizz Air Malta aims for a young, sustainable fleet, with six XLRs in 2025 and 300 total orders. The €14 billion Customer First Compass initiative supports fleet expansion and service innovation over three years.

✈️ Wizz Air to deliver its first Airbus A321XLR to Milan Malpensa on August 8, the first in continental Europe and under the Maltese flag. Registered to Wizz Air Malta, it marks Malta's strategic role. Six more XLRs are due in 2025 as part of 300 orders. Wizz Air's €14 billion Customer First Compass initiative aims to expand and modernize the fleet, enhancing travel experiences.