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🏨 Sara Digiesi, CEO of BWH Hotels Italy & South-East Europe, leads an expansion into 15 countries in South-East Europe and the Middle East, including Albania, Greece, Romania, and Malta. Scheduled for 2024, the move adds 30 hotels to their 170 existing ones, projecting over €415 million in revenue. The plan targets emerging markets supported by government policies and infrastructure. Larry Cuculic, global CEO, underscores the European significance of this strategic growth.

🛫 Adolfo Urso, Italy's Minister of Made in Italy, aims to diversify tourism beyond beaches by creating a network of tourist ports and promoting wellness and cultural tourism. The "Destinazione Italia" initiative focuses on attracting long-term visitors. A €32 million fund targets sustainable camping facilities, yet only 450 out of 1,900–2,000 campsites in Italy meet sustainability standards. Cavallino Treporti and Lake Garda excel in quality camping, but other areas struggle to attract foreign tourists due to service gaps.

🏠 8-9 ottobre, Rimini - Gloria Armiri, di IEG, analizza il settore del turismo italiano. Il turismo fatica ad attrarre giovani, nonostante il suo fascino. Il 9 ottobre, giovani albergatori discuteranno del turismo giovanile all'InOut Arena. TTG Next Startup, con 60 startup, accoglierà partecipanti internazionali. Business France parteciperà. TTG e PwC Italy promuovono l'Innovation Freestyle Jam, offrendo al vincitore un desk gratuito nel 2026 e un mentoring con PwC e LifeGate WAY.

🏨 HNH Hospitality's Luca Boccato reports a 20% revenue increase in Sardinia, contrasting with a 10% drop in American market arrivals in Rome and a sharper decline in Venice. RHC Group's Giuseppe Marchese notes a 15% decrease in U.S. visitors to Rome and a rise in non-hotel accommodations. Far East bookings for 2026 are emerging, with Chinese tourists visiting the Italian Alps. Omnia Hotels adapts pricing strategies daily, aiming for a 3% revenue growth this year.

📅 Il 2 ottobre, dalle 11:00 alle 12:30, il webinar "Training needs for exploiting digital tourism opportunities" si terrà online. Organizzato da PacTS4ALL, con Federturismo come partner principale, coinvolge esperti per discutere le esigenze formative nel turismo digitale. Il progetto è parte del Pact for Skills, che include quasi 100 organizzazioni. L'obiettivo è aggiornare le competenze per la transizione verde e digitale, sostenuto dalla Commissione Europea.

📅 7 October 2024, Rimini - Blastness, celebrating 20 years, will present at Hospitality Day and TTG Travel Experience. At 12:30, Andrea Delfini and Piergiorgio Schirru will discuss AI in hospitality. At 15:00, Matteo Pagni moderates a panel on online travel advertising with industry leaders. From 8 October, Blastness joins TTG Travel Experience with ErmesHotels, showcasing solutions at stand A3, 438-503. Attendees can book demos via the provided form.

🌍 Dall'8 al 10 ottobre, la Fiera di Rimini ospita il TTG Travel Experience e InOut | The Hospitality Community, organizzati dall'Italian Exhibition Group. Dopo un'estate con oltre 215 milioni di pernottamenti, di cui 111 milioni da stranieri, la 62ª edizione si concentra su "Awake to a New Era". Con oltre il 50% di nuovi buyer rispetto al 2024 e una piattaforma di incontri internazionale, l'evento esplora hotel digitali, sostenibili e una ristorazione come motore turistico.

🏨 BWH Hotels Italia, led by President Walter Marcheselli, is expanding to become BWH Hotels Italia & South East Europe, covering 15 countries and over 200 hotels. From January 1, 2026, 13 new markets, including Greece, Albania, and Romania, will join, adding 30 hotels. Despite no hotels yet in Syria, Lebanon, and Montenegro, CEO Sara Digiesi aims to capitalize on cultural and commercial potential. The expansion targets a €415 million revenue, focusing on growth in Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania.

📅 Travelers' expectations vary by culture, generation, and needs. Nearly half of leisure travelers prefer human interaction, while business travelers value speed. In Germany, France, and the UK, direct contact is preferred, contrasting with China's and India's favor for digital solutions. Baby Boomers favor traditional hospitality; younger travelers embrace tech. 64% would pay for AI digital assistants, saving time and personalizing experiences. AI can also reduce travel stress with remote check-in (66%) and biometric gates (69%).

🍴 On September 25, 2025, Cavallino Treporti will host a significant event on Italy's tourism future at Marina di Venezia Camping Village. Key figures, including Minister Adolfo Urso and Veneto's President Luca Zaia, will discuss hospitality and infrastructure. Cattel, a leader in food service distribution, partners with "Lo stato del Turismo in Italia." With 8,000 products and servicing 7,000 businesses, Cattel underscores the synergy of tourism and dining. Streaming on Repubblica.it starts at 10:45.