Innovazione

🚗 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.

🏖️ 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 [email protected].

🏨 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.

📢 HotelPartner Revenue Management collaborates with the Berlin School of Economics and Law to support digitalization and young talent, focusing on AI, career, and cooperation. The partnership includes an event at the ITB trade fair in Berlin, organized by Prof. Dr. Sandra Rochnowski, showcasing research and projects from dual study program students. Founded in 2006, HotelPartner provides custom revenue management in Europe, employs 70 experts, and serves around 500 partner hotels. The company promotes education and innovation, combining academic expertise with practical experience for sustainable industry innovation.

💰 Milan, with 43% of Italy's Tax-Free Shopping spend, sees a +10% year-over-year increase. The U.S. leads extra-EU nationalities with 17.8% of Design Week tourism demand. The most sought-after dates are April 8 and 11, 2025. Arab tourists top spending volumes at 16%, surpassing the Chinese at 12%. Chinese visitors spend the most per receipt (€1,982), followed by U.S. tourists (€1,756). Milan's central station area is the most popular, and the Fashion & Clothing sector accounts for 80% of Tax-Free Shopping.

🔓 Domia Mini by AGB offers a reliable, flexible, and easy-to-install access management system with a modern design, ideal for retrofitting existing doors or new installations. It requires no wiring due to battery operation and installs with just two screws without replacing existing locks or cylinders, making it perfect for those wanting to update their access system without structural changes. Guests can access rooms with physical (cards, tags, bracelets) or digital (links or apps) credentials, managed locally or remotely. The system integrates with AGB components, such as locks and energy saver pockets, and uses cloud-based Accexi software for a secure, personalized access experience. Domia Mini comes in various finishes and handles, with the option of a mechanical emergency cylinder, ensuring access at all times while balancing security and convenience.

🌊 World Explorer launches a new portal, Maldive Explorer, for booking experiences, resorts, guest houses, and flights to the Maldives. The service offers an expert available 24/7. Options include "Volo+Resort," "Solo Resort," or "Island Hopping," with included transfers, often by seaplane. Guest houses offer authentic local experiences and savings. Packages may include an optional all-risk insurance policy covering medical, luggage, and cancellation, ensuring preparation security. The expert team provides 24/7 customer service in Italian.

🏖 BID Company and Mastercard have developed "Tourism Payment Insight," a novel solution for the tourism industry, financial institutions, and retail brands to interpret tourists' economic flows. This tool enables precise analysis of tourists' spending behaviors for strategic decision-making, offering insights on tourist origins, average transaction value, spending purposes, and territorial comparisons. Antonio Autorino, general manager of BID Company, highlights the strategic importance of understanding tourist spending. The platform is noted for its ease of use and immediate operability, allowing users to select regions and rapidly access spending insights.

📶 Rome inaugurated its first 5G-connected subway stations today for the Jubilee, with a partnership between Rome Capital and Smart City Rome (a subsidiary of INWIT). Nine Jubilee Line A stations, including Vittorio Emanuele, Cipro, Termini, Repubblica, Barberini, Spagna, Flaminio, Lepanto, and Ottaviano, now offer 4G and 5G signals from various providers across a 7 km stretch. The city aims to equip all 75 metro stations (Lines A, B, B1, and C) with 5G DAS technology by 2026.