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🌍 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.

🌐 Bologna, Napoli, and Catania record significant increases in business travel bookings. BizAway's data shows Bologna leads with a 74% rise, Napoli follows at 71%, and Catania at 59% in 2025. While Milan and Rome remain dominant, Venice grows by 56%. Internationally, Madrid sees a 74% increase, Paris 53%, and Barcelona 39%. New York grows by 7%, maintaining its status as a top non-European destination. Luca Carlucci of BizAway highlights these shifts in business travel dynamics.

🌍 Italians are increasingly choosing "turismo dei territori" to explore less-known places, revealed a study by Osservatorio del turismo dei territori and AstraRicerche for Feries. Over the past year, 30% of Italians, particularly aged 25-44, sought this authentic travel. 80% believe it showcases Italy's beauty and boosts local economies. Preferred seasons are spring (66%), summer (54%), and autumn (51%), supporting tourism for 8-9 months annually, as a city escape.

🚢 Confindustria Nautica and Assomarinas presented positive trends at the 65th Salone Nautico Internazionale. Post-COVID (2021), demand for nautical tourism surged, boosting used boat markets, growing fleets, and superyachts. Italy's ports saw 2,000+ yachts over 30m. Key areas: Liguria, North Sardinia, Naples. Future outlook (2026) is optimistic, with tariff adjustments and larger boats. Regulatory updates are needed for competitiveness. The ICOMIA conference will occur in Venice, October 15-17. A scientific committee on the Economy of the Sea was announced.

📈 Master Explorer, a tour operator, reported a 20% revenue increase in the first eight months of 2025 compared to 2024. At the TTG Travel Experience in Rimini, Italy, they showcased new strategies and products. Domenico Foggetti, the general manager, emphasized their technological advancements and new booking tool, Prenotando. The event included a promotional initiative, "Speciale TTG," to assist travel agencies in the year's final quarter.

📈 Dal 2023 a giugno 2025, in Italia, sono nate 793,872 nuove imprese, mentre 677,131 hanno chiuso. La Lombardia guida con il 17.6% delle nuove aperture. Il commercio rappresenta il 16.7% delle nuove imprese. Gli hotel hanno visto un incremento del 18% nel 2024. Investimenti nel settore alberghiero aumentano del 17.2%. Il 32.7% delle aziende chiuse non supera i cinque anni di attività, evidenziando una difficoltà nel ricambio generazionale.

🌍 Sandals Resort International, at the TTG Travel Experience 2025, unveils plans for new "Sandals 2.0" resorts, including expansions for Beaches Resorts in Barbados, Bahamas, and Jamaica by spring 2026. Sandals' Italian market bookings rose 25% from June to August 2025, with a 5% increase in stay duration. The Bahamas attracted 30% of Italian visitors to the Sandals Royal Bahamian. Barbados saw a 50% increase in popularity compared to 2024.