Digital Travel
Google closes flight booking
The same player announced it with a few lines stating only that flight booking will close from September 30.
Articles by Anna Bruno
Destinations
Japan: opening to independent travelers of travel agencies
According to some fairly reliable rumors, Japan is about to reopen to independent tourists after the failure of the decision to give the pass only to groups. However, on the condition that they have booked through a travel agency.
Destinations
US Travelers in Europe: UK the Favorite Destination
US travelers on Trip.com to Europe have increased by nearly 250%. Trip.com data reflects the global travel recovery trends. Destinations include the UK, Spain, France, Italy, and Germany
TravelNews
War between Russia and Ukraine: Impact on Travel and Tourism
How the Russia-Ukraine war impacts travel and tourism: analysis and forecasts.
Digital Travel
How to Choose a Channel Manager for Holiday Homes
Managing multiple holiday homes across various platforms has become a costly and tedious job. This is one of the reasons for the success of channel management software. Here’s how to choose the right channel manager.
Digital Travel
Closes “Book on Google” for Hotels
The “Book on Google” option for hotels closes from May 25 due to low usage by partners and consumers.
Flights and Airlines
Salerno Airport: Goal to Open in 2024
Awarded the design of the new Passenger Terminal and other strategic works for Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport. Goal to open in 2024.
Destinations
The (new) requirements for traveling to the United States: vaccination proof required
To travel to the United States starting January 22, Homeland Security requires all travelers of non-U.S. nationality crossing the U.S. border by land to provide proof of vaccination.
Events and Trade Shows
BTM Puglia: from April 6 to 8 in Taranto
Change of dates for BTM Puglia, initially scheduled for early March 2022. The new dates, as stated in the press release, are from April 6 to 8, always at the new location in Taranto.
Digital Travel
HomeToGo Expands in France: Acquires AMIVAC, Leader in Short Vacation Rentals
In pursuit of expanding into the French market, the German company HomeToGo has finalized the acquisition of AMIVAC, a leader in the short rental market in France.
Events and Trade Shows
The Milan BIT moves to April from the 10th to the 12th
Change of date for the Milan BIT moving from February to April 12, 13, and 14, 2022.
Destinations
Traveling to the United States from Italy, everything you need to know
From November 8th, after 20 months, it will once again be possible to travel from Italy to the United States thanks to the removal of the travel ban. But what are the rules to follow?
Destinations
Great American West: resilience and flexibility are weapons against Covid
The Great American West (GAW), a unique collaboration among five states in the northwestern United States, shows promising results despite challenging times in the travel sector due to the prolonged pandemic.
Events and Trade Shows
TTG Travel Experience, the 2021 edition is already a “success”
Despite being the only large in-person tourism fair during the pandemic, the October 2021 edition starts to record staggering numbers: almost 40% more registrations by mid-June.
Trains and buses
Summer timetable of Trenitalia: all routes
New connections with Frecciarossa and Frecciargento, new Frecciarossa runs, etc.. All the news of Trenitalia’s summer timetable.
Destinations
Six months free in the Canary Islands for smart working
The Canary Islands are looking for the perfect candidate to propose six months of free stay to work remotely.
Flights and Airlines
Ryanair: new routes from Naples for summer 2021
Starting from June, Ryanair launched new routes from Naples Capodichino Airport to Italian and international destinations.
Cruises
MSC Cruises: New Itineraries for Summer
New itineraries for MSC Cruises related to summer 2021: Mediterranean and Northern Europe for a broader restart in safety.
Books & Meetings
Olga Mazzoni, her Massachusetts told through a website
A website entirely dedicated to Massachusetts. The queen of the States, Olga Mazzoni, pays homage with a site curated by her, rich in stories and curiosities, to her Massachusetts, represented in Italy for many years.
Organized trips
Club Eldorador, the new club by KappaViaggi
KappaViaggi completes its range of clubs proposing a new concept, “the best of the club” for clients seeking quality hotels (4* and 5*) and a formula suitable for both families and those looking for sporting activities.
Digital Travel
Digital Travel in Italy: -60% in 2020
According to the Digital Innovation Observatories of Politecnico di Milano, digital travel lost a significant portion of revenue in 2020. All according to expectations.
TravelNews
What to do at Christmas: trips with anti-Covid rules
The latest DPCM from early December set the rules for those entering our country or going on vacation abroad. Let’s see what to do.
Destinations
Theme New Worlds Best Representation Office 2020 for The Great American West
Theme New Worlds, a communication and PR agency based in Milan, is the best representation office of 2020, among all international ones, for The Great American West.
TravelNews
UNWTO Guidelines for Tourism Recovery
UNWTO’s series of guidelines to help the tourism sector emerge stronger and more sustainable from COVID-19.
Hospitality
Collapse of hotel and restaurant revenues by over 44 percent
The coronavirus emergency has brought several economic sectors to their knees. Tourism is one of the most affected. The turnover of hotels and restaurants has dropped by over 44%.
Destinations
Roadshow The Great American West: Brescia, Bologna, Siena and Rome
From Brescia to Bologna, then Siena and Rome: four Italian stops for the bus branded The Great American West with around twenty American and Italian partners on board promoting five U.S. North-Western states to travel agencies: Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.