Innovazione

✈ United Airlines is set to introduce major innovations by 2026, as revealed by CEO Scott Kirby. These include new aircraft types and enhanced Polaris cabins with privacy doors, caviar service, and the largest in-flight entertainment screens among U.S. airlines. New routes to Split, Santiago de Compostela, and Glasgow are planned. The upgraded Polaris cabins will be available on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flights from San Francisco to Singapore and London by year's end.

☕ Host 2025, Milan: Marco Di Maggio, CEO, and Daniele De Simone, Production Manager of CIDA, announced a new partnership with Andrej Godina to democratize specialty coffee through single-serve capsules. This innovation simplifies preparation, making quality coffee accessible to novices and expanding market reach. CIDA's artisanal roaster tailors toasting to specialty coffee curves, targeting Italian market demands. This initiative fosters growth and educates consumers, enhancing the coffee sector's offerings and appeal.

🛩 Ethiopian Airlines has partnered with Nucore Technologies to advance its digital transformation. This strategic agreement aims to enhance the B2B segment by integrating NDC distribution and scalable digital platforms. The collaboration strengthens Ethiopian Airlines' global standards commitment and modern retailing by improving data transparency and service efficiency. Bilen Arefaine, VP of ET Holiday & Digital/GCIC Sales, highlights the enhanced Agency Portal, which caters to travel agencies and corporate clients with advanced data reporting and analysis tools.

🗺 Nel 2026, il turismo internazionale cambia con sette trend chiave: whycation, viaggi narrativi, benessere rigenerativo, turismo delle radici, eventi, esperienze e destinazioni intelligenti e sostenibili, secondo The Data Appeal Company. Dopo un 2025 segnato dall’overtourism, la personalizzazione diventa strategica con viaggi per scopi specifici, wellness reset e turismo ad alto sentiment. L'interazione tra tecnologia, comportamenti e mercato guida il cambiamento.

🗺 Heathrow, 2026: £1.3 billion investment for terminal upgrades, tech innovation, and accessibility. Terminal 4 revamp to finish by 2031. New baggage system at Terminal 2 will handle 31,000 bags/day. AI-powered camera network boosts flight turnaround and will be implemented by end of 2026. Enhanced accessibility features include a dedicated assistance area at Terminal 2 and a "Tailored Travel Guide." The investment is part of a five-year plan, while a third runway is supported for future expansion.

🛳 Nel 2026, crociere offriranno offerte promozionali per il target medio e il settore lusso continuerà a performare. Le isole private e i viaggi in stile resort saranno trend popolari. L'intelligenza artificiale si integrerà nel settore, mentre itinerari brevi, come crociere di un weekend, attrarranno nuovi ospiti. Le compagnie internazionali pianificano di aumentare la capienza delle navi.

🌍 Tunisia, 2025: For the first time, Tunisia exceeded 11 million tourists, emerging as the top destination for Chinese tourists. Italian visitor numbers also rose. Tunisian Tourism Minister Sofiane Tekaya announced a new promotional campaign employing digitalization and artificial intelligence to boost Tunisia's digital presence.

📈 Cornell University's study validates Rebyū's AI architecture, emphasizing structured prompting over model size. The paper, "Reasoning with Sampling," shows AI's latent reasoning abilities can be activated through iterative sampling. Rebyū employs four inference iterations and 497-word prompts for hotel review responses, aligning with brand tone and guest sentiment. Co-founders Maurizio D’Atri and Simone Puorto highlight AI's value in hospitality through intelligent context-driven reasoning, outperforming competitors in customization and tone calibration.

📦 Massimiliano Gardosi, CEO of RicambiGardosi, showcased the company's latest catalog innovations at Host 2025, emphasizing digital advancements. RicambiGardosi is enhancing customer operations through optimized processes and smart digital tools. A notable innovation is a QR code system that links client warehouse stock to the company's e-commerce. The company is also resuming direct production of specific OCS products, focusing on soluble systems, aligning with market growth demands for quality components.

📚 Nel 2025, circa 70 musei italiani hanno registrato un incremento di visitatori provenienti da 144 paesi. Il 42% dei visitatori era internazionale, con Madrid, Parigi e Londra come città principali. La fascia d'età più comune era tra 25-54 anni (63%), con una significativa presenza di giovani (18-24 anni) al 15%. Le donne costituivano il 58% dei visitatori. Uno studio evidenziava che il 70% delle informazioni culturali svanisce in poche ore, ma migliora con mediazione efficace.