Innovazione

🚀 Qatar Airways will begin upgrading its entire A350 fleet with Starlink connectivity this month, after nearly completing the service integration on all B777 aircraft. CEO Badr Mohammed Al-Meer states they are close to finishing the Boeing 777 fleet upgrade, a first for a widebody fleet of this size. In April, they will be the first airline to equip Airbus A350s with Starlink, enhancing onboard Wi-Fi experience.

💰 eDreams Odigeo's subscription travel platform Prime quadrupled its subscriber base to 7.25 million by March, up from 1.9 million in November 2021, despite significant market uncertainty. Prime has become one of the fastest-growing subscription services in Europe, ranking seventh in subscriber base size. CEO Dana Dunne highlighted the achievement as evidence of the company's long-term vision and promise fulfillment, crediting technology and AI capabilities. Prime has expanded its benefits to include a range of travel services, with plans to add another million subscribers by March 2026.

🏖 Gianpaolo Romano and Cartorange, operating since 1998, expect a turnover of €45 million by August 31, 1995, up from €40 million in 2024. Based in Milan and Florence without physical stores, they employ 400 travel consultants and receive up to 4,000 resumes yearly. The company, which has a majority family-owned stock package, withstood COVID-19 by providing €1 million in provisional advances to consultants. Their own tour operator contributes 25% to the business, targeting the high-end market amid rising airline ticket prices, some up by 30%.

📍 Qantas and Airbus are investing a combined total of 15 million Australian dollars in Climate Tech Partners, a venture capital firm dedicated to funding sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects. This initiative, as reported by travelmole.com, aims to support both local and global startups focused on SAF and other innovative technologies, with the first flights anticipated in 2027.

🚗 Gattinoni Events organized the launch event for Škoda's new full electric SUV, Elroq, during Milan's Design Week at the Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea from April 8-13. The event, managed by Elisa Presutti, showcased a blend of art and communication with creations by artist Marcantonio and technological partnership by Sila Sveta. The initiative aimed to shift global perceptions of Škoda’s brand, with Veronika Ziegaus expressing satisfaction over the agency's creativity and innovative approach. Elisa Presutti highlighted the event's immersive experience, intertwining art, tech innovation, and sustainability.

🚙 Italo and Gnv launch a new intermodal connection from Northern Italy to Sicily, integrating high-speed rail and maritime transport at reduced costs. This effort, supported by the Sicily Region, facilitates the return of residents and Sicilian natives for Easter holidays. Service available on Thursday, April 17 for departure, and Monday, April 21 for return.

🎂 Easter 2025 will feature Ernst Knam, the famed "King of Chocolate" and Bake Off Italia judge, and Alessandra Mion, aka Frau Knam, food blogger and TV personality returning to Food Network on March 27 with "La Pasticceria di Frau Knam". Both offer artisanal Easter collections combining tradition and innovation. Highlights include Knam's Uovo Pinocchio and Uovo Sodo, and Mion's Uovo Nido with a surprise 925 Silver gift inside certain eggs. They also present classic Colomba cakes in various sizes and flavors.

🏖️ On April 16 at 10:00 AM in Rome at Palazzo Wedekind, the General States of Federturismo will take place, featuring discussions on the future of Italy's tourism industry. The event will involve all sectors within the industry associated with the Federation. Sessions will be moderated by Radio 24 - Il Sole 24 Ore Executive Deputy Director Sebastiano Barisoni and will showcase the outcomes of three thematic working groups: Finance and Tools for tourism support, Infrastructure and Transport, and Artificial Intelligence. Confirmed attendees include Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè, Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso, and Confindustria President Emanuele Orsini. Attendance is by invitation. For more information, contact eventi@federturismo.it.

🏨 Italy's hospitality sector reached €37.8 billion in 2024, a +5% increase from the previous year. Hotel Varese in Rome, founded in 2020, chose Dojo's payment services to enhance customer payment experiences. General Manager Massimiliano Marianecci emphasized the need for advanced tools, which Dojo provided, including immediate transaction credits, Dynamic Currency Conversion for international tourists, and reliable Wi-Fi and 4G connectivity. Dojo's Country Manager for Italy, Antonio Di Berardino, highlighted the aim to simplify payments for both clients and operators.

🍺 La birra Peroni Nastro Azzurro ha lanciato il 4 aprile 2025 la sua nuova campagna per la variante analcolica "Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%". La campagna "Zer0% Alcol, Zer0% Rinunce, tutto il gusto di Peroni Nastro Azzurro" è ideata da Yam112003 e OMD, focalizzata sui social media, grande distribuzione organizzata e canale Horeca. La birra, prodotta in Italia, usa un processo innovativo di de-alcolizzazione mantenendo il gusto originale. Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% è stata lanciata nel 2022 e disponibile in oltre 30 paesi, enfatizzando il consumo responsabile.