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☕ Mokavit, an Italian leader in induction coffee makers, has launched a special SSC Napoli moka priced at €49. Designed for induction cooktops, it combines traditional coffee-making with modern needs. The moka features high-quality materials and contemporary design, highlighting Neapolitan culture and the city's beloved football team. It symbolizes conviviality, tradition, and identity. Available on Mokavit's official store, SSC Napoli's store, and Amazon, it celebrates shared values of tradition and passion.

✈️ American Airlines has introduced a daily direct flight from Milan Malpensa to Philadelphia International Airport for the summer season. This addition strengthens connections between Lombardy, Italy, and the U.S. Philadelphia serves as a major hub, operating up to 337 daily flights to over 120 destinations. By summer 2025, Malpensa will cater to around 200 destinations, with long-haul capacity increasing by over 18%, the highest among major European airports.

🏝️ "Osservatorio Emma Villas" and "AstraRicerche" reveal the 2025 "Healiday" trend focused on physical and psychological rejuvenation. 79.3% prefer vacations away from urban chaos, while 77.5% favor nature. 43.4% plan to travel solely within Italy, with Sicily most popular (29.4%). Emma Villas records 5,400 weeks booked, worth €28.2 million, up 4.15% from 2024. UK leads bookings (15.73%), followed by the USA (13.51%). The average stay is 1.37 weeks with a €5,200 weekly price.

📅 Daniela Santanché, the Italian Minister of Tourism, at the Festival dell’Economia di Trento, outlined plans to boost Italy's tourism. She aims to reclaim the top spot in European tourism, surpassing Spain, using AI to enhance tourism data management. €110 million will be allocated for tourism development, including energy efficiency. Goals include extending tourist seasons, digitalizing tourism, and promoting sustainable investments. Focus is on quality over quantity in tourism services.

🏨 Campania, 2024: Hotel occupancy soared to 67.7%, a 16.7% increase from 2023. Naples, Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento Peninsula, Capri, and Cilento topped the list of popular destinations. This data, unveiled at the Pietrarsa National Railway Museum during the 'Destinazione turismo-Speciale Campania' conference by Aiav, highlights growth. Tourism Minister Felice Casucci emphasized a transformative, sustainable tourism strategy aimed at enhancing internal regions and managing seasonal visitor flows.

🍦 Italia, estate 2025: previsto un aumento del 4% nelle vendite di gelato, consolidando la sua posizione di leader europeo con 600 milioni di porzioni vendute nel 2024. Nonostante il lieve calo delle visite del -0,5%, il consumo di gelato è salito del 2,1%. Il settore vale quasi 3 miliardi di euro. Tuttavia, mancano 15-20 mila addetti. Innovazione e gusti nuovi come aronia e barbabietola emergono, mentre la digitalizzazione e sostenibilità guidano le tendenze future.

📅 Dal 27 al 30 maggio 2025, Fiera Milano ospiterà IPACK-IMA con oltre 1,300 espositori da 28 Paesi, su 60,000 metri quadri. Parte di The Innovation Alliance, l'evento includerà 1,857 espositori totali, il 39% internazionali da 38 Paesi. Key industries: Grain-Based Food (30%), Food & Convenience (30%), End of Line (20%), Liquid Food & Beverage (15%), Pharma & Chemicals (5%). Ospiterà 40 eventi, 120 speaker, e 500 top buyer da 75 Paesi.

📈 LVG Group has partnered with White Bridge Investments III, making it the majority shareholder. A €10 million capital increase will boost LVG’s financial structure, with plans for five new hotels in Northern Italy by September 2025. LVG aims for €20 million in revenue by 2025, up from €14 million in 2024, a 35% increase from 2023. Claudio Lavagna remains CEO, and White Bridge sees LVG as a high-potential hospitality leader.

🍳 Nel 2024, la ristorazione italiana registra oltre 105 miliardi di euro di fatturato, con 1,5 milioni di occupati, un aumento del 5% rispetto al 2023. Si prevede un fabbisogno occupazionale tra 550.000 e 680.000 lavoratori entro il 2028. CAST ha formato 4.000 studenti, con un tasso di occupazione post-diploma vicino al 100%. CAST offre un Bachelor in Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management e un corso in Mediazione Linguistica, rispondendo alle esigenze di internazionalizzazione e digitalizzazione del settore.

📅 15-16 maggio, Bolzano: BEAM 2025 ha riunito 250 partecipanti e 18 speaker internazionali. Ospitalità rappresenta il 10% del PIL globale e 8% delle emissioni di gas serra. Si prevedono 196 milioni di nuovi posti di lavoro nel turismo. BEAM Labs hanno esplorato temi come alimentazione e sostenibilità. Norbert Niederkofler e Leslie Bruce hanno portato visioni su turismo e cucina sostenibile. Prossimo evento BEAM: 21-22 maggio 2026.