Innovazione

🔌 CISA introduces a contactless card system for hotel access and energy management, including electronic eSIGNO locks and Wall Readers for secure, simplified room and facility access, compatible with RFID cards and mobile credentials. The Energy Saver device, activated by the guest card, manages lighting and electronics, cutting power 50 seconds after the card is removed to save energy. This integrated ecosystem enhances guest experience, security, and sustainability, minimizing energy waste and operational complexity.

✈ Wizz Air enhances passenger experience with the introduction of the Airbus Airspace cabin, featuring advanced lighting systems, redesigned bathrooms, and spacious overhead luggage compartments. Michael Delehant of Wizz Air emphasizes the airline's commitment to superior comfort and accessibility, including braille signage throughout the cabin for visually impaired passengers. This move makes Wizz Air the first European low-cost carrier to adopt Airspace Standard Overhead Stowage Compartments.

🏗 Since 2014, over 250,000 travelers have chosen 'surprise trips' by Waynabox, which recorded €9.5 million in revenue in 2024, a 27% increase over the previous year. Bookings rose to 24,000, a 50% increase from 2023. In Italy since 2022, 21% of the global market and about 24% of Waynabox's travelers are Italian. Customers are mainly around 30 years old, 60% women, with over 80% opting for couple experiences. Key offerings include the 'Europe Package' starting at €125 from Milan and the 'Surprise Island' and 'Road Trips' launched post-pandemic. The company aims to expand in European markets like France, Germany, and the Netherlands and develop the gift box sector further.

📍 Club Elite of Bluvacanze launched a new initiative at Sharm El Sheikh's Sunrise Diamond Beach Resort, offering a 15-day training immersion for four agency groups. Claudio Busca, Bluvacanze's retail director, highlights the importance of training, visibility, and profitability, mentioning a €400,000+ in-house IT platform for business intelligence. The program aims to expand from 107 to 150 elite agencies by the end of 2025 to set an industry standard and ensure economic health by 2030. A series of informational and qualification events will start from March across all Bluvacanze divisions.

🏠 The Savoy hotel in Bibione launched a Cognitive Stimulation and Brain Training program for the 2025 season, designed to prevent cognitive disorders and maintain optimal brain performance. The project, led by neurologist Professor Sebastiano D’Anna and psychologist Giulia Galli, involves a specialized team and aims to enhance memory, critical judgment, and mood, among other cognitive functions. Pre and post evaluations are used to provide a personalized learning experience.

🏡 Villa Cortine, a historic estate in Sirmione on Lake Garda's banks, enhances guest safety and stay experience with AGB's wall reader system, preserving the neoclassical aesthetic. The system includes an external wall reader, an internal Energy Saver pocket for "do not disturb" signals and cleaning requests, with real-time room status access via the Accexi cloud software platform. Perimeter access is managed with outdoor readers for secure, unrestricted movement within time restrictions. DOMIA by AGB, a complete Wi-Fi system, minimizes electrical and masonry work, merging tradition with technology for a luxury service.

📍 M Destinations, a new tool by Mangia’s, enhances travel agency relations, launching in March 2025 with a pre-registration option. CEO Marcello Mangia reports excellent 2024 results and announces the Sardinia Resort in Gallura for 2025. The B2B booking platform revolutionizes with digital tools, offering flight search engines, hotel and transfer bookings, AI-created travel descriptions, customizable travel packages, dedicated agency benefits, and incentive campaigns.

📊 In 2024, 13.48% of European Union businesses used AI, marking a 5.45% increase from 2023. Denmark had the highest usage (27.58%), followed by Sweden (25.09%) and Belgium (24.71%). Italy, at 8.2%, showed growth from the previous year's ~5%. The global AI market in the travel sector is projected to reach $5.2 billion by 2030, growing annually by over 16%. The European Commission promotes the Deploytour, which ensures secure data flow, enhancing technology development. Key AI solutions in tourism include MONDO OPENAI, L'ASSISTENTE GEMINI, DEEPSEEK, MISTER COPILOT, POE, APP ALL IN ONE, PERPLEXITY, and MIDJOURNEY photos.

🎢 Gioco Viaggi, led by Gigi Torre, unveils the 2025/2026 edition of its Cruise Collection catalog, marking 38 years in the cruise business as their core. The operator also releases the 4th edition of Corsica Collection and Montagna Collection catalogs for Summer 2025, featuring enriched content for stays, guided tours, and experiences. The company observed satisfactory results in 2024 and anticipates a positive trend in 2025 with new routes and innovative services catering to unique customer experiences. The evolving cruise market offers diverse options tailored for different preferences, from family-friendly to romantic and luxury cruises.

📈 Global bookings are rising, but airline revenue growth is slowing down, as highlighted by a Phocuswright report. Travel figures are expected to reach $1.72 trillion by 2025, with online booking growth projected between 8-12% annually. By 2026, around 65% of bookings will be made online. Last year, over 75% of airline ticket spending was done online via airline websites or apps, while overall carrier revenues are set to increase less than 10% annually. Hotel bookings in 2024 surpassed $570 billion, with online reservations expected to account for 58% of the total market by 2026. AI utilization in leisure travel is around 18%, with 65% of users employing it to generate trip ideas. Within the next 12 months, 50% of travelers anticipate using generative AI for their trips.