The die is cast. The final signature, a new board of directors, a new managing director and chairman, Joerg Eberhart and Sandro Pappalardo. On 15 January ITA Airways officially fell within the remit of the German colossus which, despite now holding “only” 41% of the capital (the remaining 59% is…

Italian tourism is gaining growing international appeal. This is obvious from the 2024 forecast data processed by the Florence-based Tourism Studies Centre for Assoturismo Confesercenti. According to the report, The Italian travel industry is expected to maintain its growth trajectory in 2024, with a 2.5% rise in visitor numbers compared…

The increasing use of AI and automation in the hotel industry has raised questions about the future role of general managers. While innovations such as contactless check-ins and hotel apps enhance operational efficiency, the essential role of general managers - or GMs as they are known - in ensuring seamless…

“Attractive salaries and career paths are necessary to attract new talent and compensate for the fatigue and sacrifices of those working in a field that at times can be physically demanding and consistently means working inconvenient hours. There's no point beating around the bush, if tourism is suffering from a…

The end of 2024 coincides with the closing of the circle on the ITA Airways-Lufthansa versus EU Antitrust affair. On 29 November Brussels gave its unconditional approval to the transaction with the two parties entering into an agreement and the German group acquiring an initial 41% stake in ITA's capital.…

New Zealand’s Dunedin Airport recently turned heads with an unexpected appeal to travellers, asking them to limit their public displays of affection. A sign now greets flyers, their friends and family with the directive to "observe a maximum hug time of three minutes." For those who crave a more lingering…

Tired of cramming your carry-on into a luggage sizer, while an attendant glares at you? And of squabbling with fellow passengers who refuse to store their trolleys neatly? Relief may be on the way. Airbus has introduced new L-shaped overhead lockers that add 60% more space. Not only does this…

Forget about the glitz and glamour of 5-star stays; the 4-star hotel is having a major comeback worldwide, and savvy travelers are loving it. A study by Hotelchamp revealed that 4-star properties get nearly double the booking conversion rates of their 5-star competitors, which means that more guests are choosing…