Innovazione

💬 Best Western Plus Hotel De’ Capuleti in Verona has integrated Amazon's Alexa in all rooms through the Alexa Smart Properties for Hospitality platform. Over 14,000 interactions in three months show its popularity among business travelers. Alexa manages alarms, lighting, temperature, and room services. The initiative is expanding to other Italian cities including Rome and Rapallo. Ensuring privacy, Alexa doesn't record or store conversations, nor is it linked to personal Amazon accounts.

☕ Bialetti, storica azienda italiana, lancia nel 2023 la Moka Exclusive Octagonal Induction, la prima caffettiera compatibile con tutti i piani cottura, inclusi quelli a induzione. Disponibile dal 12 giugno, la nuova Moka introduce un design ottagonale e una superficie porosa. Disponibile in Desert Sand e Silver Gray, fa parte della linea Bialetti Exclusive, composta anche da Moka Exclusive e Brikka Noir. Bialetti è stata fondata nel 1919 in Piemonte.

🌱 Herbpress, developed by Wilden Herbals, debuts at the World of Coffee 2025 in Geneva. It utilizes traditional espresso machines for herbal infusions, with a special filter by I.M.S. SpA. The official launch is in fall 2025, enhancing modular components and herb compatibility. The research happens at Casa Wilden in Giussago, guided by the Innovation Center Giulio Natta, focusing on sustainable and biodiverse agricultural practices. 🌱

📱 Hotel Regina in Barcelona, renowned for its 19th-century modernist facade, underwent a major technological upgrade in 2025. Transitioning from an outdated mix of analog and digital communications to fully digital systems involved intricate wiring and networking updates. The installation of Snom HD100 phones, featuring antibacterial casing and call list deletion, ensured data protection compliance. The success led Grupo Pulitzer to plan similar updates at Hotel Pulitzer and new locations in Madrid and Rome later this year.

🏨 Le pergole bioclimatiche BT Group, un prodotto italiano, sono progettate per l'uso annuale in spazi esterni di hotel. Dotate di lamelle orientabili da 0° a 140°, come il modello R660 Pergofree, permettono di gestire luce e ventilazione. Personalizzabili con chiusure perimetrali e dotate di un sistema antineve, offrono protezione contro condizioni climatiche avverse. La pedana R590 ZeroLevel assicura stabilità su terreni irregolari.

✈️ Mayfair Jets launched a new online booking platform allowing real-time schedule checks for flights between Europe and North Africa. This summer, passengers can book direct charters connecting Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada with Italian cities including Bari, Bologna, Catania, Naples, Palermo, Pisa, and Verona. Flights run every day except Wednesday. Co-founder Mohamed Hamed emphasizes the demand for user-friendly digital solutions, allowing ticket purchases directly on the company's website.

🚿 ADAMO, by Damast, is a freestanding outdoor shower column designed to enhance outdoor spaces like gardens and pool areas for relaxation. Featuring a stainless steel AISI 316L structure (Ø 89×2229 mm) with high resistance to chlorides and weather, it's ideal for resorts and spas. It includes an integrated showerhead with 11 anti-limescale silicone nozzles for a uniform rain-like shower, a mixer, a diverter for precise flow control, and a stainless steel foot wash spout.

🍋 LIMMI, il primo brand a usare la tecnologia blockchain per tracciare il succo di limoni italiani, ha aderito al progetto "TrackIT Blockchain" dell'Agenzia ICE. Il sistema fornisce trasparenza attraverso un QR-code, rivelando dettagli del LIMMI Succo di Limoni Siracusa IGP e BIO. Coltivato in Sicilia, Calabria e Campania, questo succo garantisce autenticità e sostenibilità. La tecnologia blockchain assicura la qualità, valorizzando il patrimonio agrumicolo del Mediterraneo.

🚀 Trump signs an order to lift a 50-year-old ban on supersonic flights, aiming to reinstate commercial supersonic travel in the U.S. without the disruptive sonic boom. The FAA will revoke speed limits for aircraft that don't produce audible booms. Boom, an emerging airline, has successfully tested its XB-1 prototype in the Mojave Desert earlier this year, while NASA is also testing a supersonic plane. The Concorde, a notable supersonic aircraft, last operated in the early 2000s.

Blog Post Excerpt 💰 45% of Italy's top 20 travel sites lack basic cybersecurity, exposing travelers to email fraud, according to Proofpoint Inc. research. Dmarc protocol adoption shows only 55% use the 'reject' level, leaving the rest vulnerable. Matt Cooke warns of scams during peak travel season. He urges travel operators to enhance security and protect customers. Tips include strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, skepticism of unsolicited offers, and checking reviews before booking.