Francesco Redi's articles
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Opportunities in the Metaverse for the Hotel Industry (Part 2)
Services, data, training, value proposition: all the opportunities in the metaverse
25 November 2022 -
Opportunities of the Metaverse for the Hotel Industry (Part 1)
Events, virtual experiences, customer journey care, shopping and hospitality: all the opportunities in the metaverse
25 August 2022 -
The business opportunities for tourism in the metaverse
In the evolution of tourism, metaverse and AR become a winning weapon for players who know how to use it to attract and retain customers. It’s only a short time away!
3 February 2022 -
4 recommendations for tourism destinations to plan effective events
Niche events, local tourism, outdoor and networking with local brands – this is how tourism destinations can generate tourist flows by creating effective and safe in-person events
3 May 2021 -
Reskilling and upskilling in tourism: a need and a business opportunity
The emerging challenges for the tourism sector lead to a growing need for training across all levels, with innovative methods of use and technologies that will bring new business opportunities for companies spreading knowledge
22 April 2021 -
Subsciption models, an opportunity to restart tourism
Subscription models, co-working spaces, loyalty programmes, innovative platforms: how new tourist behaviours give rise to new business models for the travel and tourism industry
29 March 2021 -
Pay now, book later: how vouchers could help tourism businesses monetise
Travel industry and vouchers: and opportunity to get revenue, monetise and build customer loyalty in view of the sector rebound
25 February 2021 -
EU Call Invests 8 Million For Innovation And Digitalization In The Tourism Sector
A new digital era for tourism SMEs to fastly recover after the pandemic
25 January 2021 -
3 opportunities behind the cuts of the big players of the travel industry
TripAdvisor and Expedia, two of the most important players of the travel industry, are facing slowdowns; this is showing new scenarios full of business opportunities
28 April 2020 -
3 scenarios to help event planners to take action during the COVID-19 crisis
The COVID-19 crisis forces event planners to rethink of the business models to cut losses and to seize the opportunities that will arise
3 April 2020 -
4 actions to tackle Coronavirus impact in tourism
Tourist-tax suspension, discounts, promotions and other targeted initiatives are provided to tackle the negative impact of Corona virus on the tourism sector
6 March 2020 -
Climate change: costs and opportunities for the travel industry
There’s a growing attention on sustainability for tourism, both from global tour operators that are promoting low-carbon tourist places, and from the same destinations
3 March 2020 -
Chinese tourists: experience beyond shopping
Chinese tourists are looking for cultural experiences.
6 February 2020 -
Who is paying the bill of Chinese tourists?
Chinese technology is worldwide influencing the Travel & Tourism industry, especially when it’s time to pay.
10 April 2018 -
Next business opportunities from 2018 EU-China Tourism Year
In the framework of 2018 EU-China Year of Tourism there are several initiatives that are in progress and some interesting business opportunities.
5 April 2018 -
How the booking conversions are linked to the videos
Amadeus recently launched a videoplayer that allows to make online bookings while watching a video.
15 March 2018 -
Liberalisation of train transportation will boost the business for startups
In the last years, mobility is being one of the focuses of several State’s policies and, mainly in Europe, enhanced new business opportunities, such as in the bus and train sectors.
8 March 2018 -
New business models facing colossus travel players
Focalising and innovating can be the key to face the consolidated companies of the Travel & Tourism industry.
27 February 2018 -
Signals that overtourism will keep tourists from unresponsive destinations
Some destinations are losing their tourism appeal because of the overtourism phenomenon.
20 February 2018 -
Winter is coming with Chinese searching for experience in Europe
Chinese travellers are increasingly choosing European destinations for the winter holidays.
13 February 2018 -
The luxury experience in the room
Customised experiences are the key to satisfy the expectations of a target of tourists.
8 February 2018 -
EU-China Tourism Year, opportunities and challenges
The EU-China Tourism Year can lead to mutual benefits for tourism destinations.
26 January 2018 -
2018 Travel & Tourism Trends
2018 is here and new trends are defining the Travel & Tourism industry
23 January 2018 -
In China, investments in startups are leading the bike sharing sector
In China, companies operating in the bike sharing sector are receiving several investment rounds.
31 July 2017 -
Belgium focuses on tourism sector for economic recovery after terrorism attacks
Belgium is recovering as a tourism destination after the last terrorism attacks.
28 July 2017 -
Ride sharing faces the many European regulations
Ride sharing companies are facing several complications due to national regulations.
26 July 2017 -
Belarus, EU invests to enhance the tourism sector
Belarus is enhancing its tourism sector also thanks to the European Union.
22 July 2017 -
Travel & Tourism is still a safe sector for the global economy
Global tourism flows in the January – April period are proving that tourism is still a healty sector for the economy.
17 July 2017 -
Croatia can count on Government policies to increase its tourism competitiveness
Croatia is attracting investments and developing new tourism products also thanks to its Government policies.
7 July 2017 -
5 tips to design a competitive proposal under the tourism call of COSME
Some useful tips to design at best a proposal for the EU call on transnational tourism products.
19 June 2017 -
In Finland, the Government focuses on new tourism segments
Finland is designing new tourism strategies to attract more tourism flows.
16 June 2017 -
In Moldova the bleisure segment shows high business perspectives
Moldavian tourism sector could recover by designin new tourism products in the bleisure segment.
9 June 2017 -
Latvia, infrastructure investments to support tourism industry
Latvian Government is investing in improving the Country’s accessibility to attract more tourism flows.
2 June 2017 -
In Ireland British tourists are dropping, but marketing policies are attracting new market segments
Ireland has a strong leisure offer, but the business segment is growing, supported by the Government policies.
26 May 2017 -
In Montenegro investments in tourism focus on luxury
Montenegro is attracting foreign investments in the hotel sector, enhancing the capacity of its tourism supply.
19 May 2017 -
Tourism flows towards Europe keep their positive trend in spite of global uncertainty
18 out of 21 European Countries are registering constant or growing tourism flows.
17 May 2017 -
Hungary is still a successful wellness tourism destination
In Hungary, attention towards new travel segment is increasing the number of international tourists.
12 May 2017 -
European call to bond tourism, cultural heritage and technology
A new EU call for proposals aims to foster the connection between tourism, CCIs and technology.
8 May 2017 -
Denmark focuses on security to increase tourism flows
Denmark, an emerging bleisure destination perceived as one of the safest in Europe.
29 April 2017 -
In Serbia, new travel motivations to increase tourism flows
Serbia aims to attract new segments through a tourism offer which proposes new travel motivation.
21 April 2017 -
Germany best European market for hotel investment in 2016
Europe keeps on attracting interesting investments in the hospitality field, even if the total volume decreased from 2015.
19 April 2017 -
European cities, a performative tourism product in 2016
Tourism flows in Europe kept on growing in 2016, in spite of global uncertainty.
10 April 2017 -
In Austria tourism differentiation meets sustainability
Austria proposes as a bleisure destination, overcoming its link with winter tourism.
7 April 2017 -
Cyprus, a leisure destination that grows in wedding tourism
Cyprus is a leisure destination which hosts more than 8.000 weddings of international tourists every year.
31 March 2017 -
Poland, enhancing tourism through sport
Poland focuses on sport events to enhance the destination appeal.
24 March 2017 -
Iceland, tourism boom faces sustainability
Iceland registered a notable increase of tourism flows, and is now facing sustainability issues.
17 March 2017 -
Sweden, an emerging bleisure destination
Bleisure segment could boost tourism in Sweden.
10 March 2017 -
Portugal, a safe and cheap destination in Brexit times
Portugal tourism industry is investing in accomodation a international cooperation.
3 March 2017 -
Malta, between sustainability and deseasonalisation
Maltese tourism policies show interest towards sustainability and the the quality of the tourism supply.
24 February 2017 -
Slovakia, a new sustainable tourism destination
Slovakia tourism policies are oriented to cooperation and sustainable tourism.
17 February 2017 -
Greece is subject of international agreements to deseasonalise its tourism supply
Greek tourism supply is focusing on alternative tourism sectors to deseasonalise the demand.
10 February 2017 -
Global tourism flows are resilient despite safety threats
According to the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international arrivals globally grew by 3,9%, up to 1.235 million, in spite of the challenges that afflicted 2016 such as terrorism, economic uncertainty and the complex relationships among the Countries. Previsions for 2017, which is the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, are optimistic, with a foreseen
8 February 2017 -
Sustainability taking off in airports
Airports are joining the sustainability and energy efficiency trend.
2 February 2017 -
Czech Republic between acquisitions and investments
Czech Republic confirms to be a leisure destination and fits in the online intermediation trend.
27 January 2017 -
Cycling tourism in Europe facing technology
Cycling tourism in Europe shows the importance of technology and experience.
17 January 2017 -
Coopetition among destinations: Western Silk Road, a creative tourism growing brand
On Dec. the 5th Twissen moderated the WSR Focus Group in Venice at the amazing venue of TIM Future Centre San Salvador, to which participated representatives from Region of Veneto Tourism Unit, City of Venice Tourism Unit, Council of Europe, City of Venice Unesco site, Vivovenetia, Confartigianato Tourism, CERS – Consortium of European Re-enactment Societies and Telecom Italia.
6 December 2016 -
Ctrip $1,7bn Skyscanner acquisition: consolidation and new scenarios
On November 24th the Chinese colossus Ctrip officialised British metasearch Skyscanner‘s purchasing for about 1.74 billion US$ (about € 1,64 billion). Nowadays, Skyscanner serves about 60 million customers per month and is available in more than 30 languages. The acquisition is aimed at complementing Ctrip’s positioning at a global scale. This acquisition fits in the
30 November 2016 -
Sustainability and heritage in tourism: ECTN’s workshop to exploit synergies
There’s a full engagement both from policy makers and private operators to cultural tourism. This year the Italian National Strategic Plan included it in the vision as in 2015 cultural tourism arrivals recorded a +7% and overnights +5% yoy. In Andalucia (Spain) the government planned important investments on this segment and a cluster was established
26 November 2016 -
The eastward shift is pushing the increase of international arrivals in the first nine months of the year
According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, destinations globally welcomed 956 million tourists between January and September 2016, 34 million more tourists yoy and with nearly an increase of 4%. The impact of negative events around the world influenced the incoming of tourists. Ahead of the Ministerial Meeting on Safe, Secure and Seamless Travel
23 November 2016 -
China and USA investments’ in Europe: new scenarios
According to an annual survey on 100 senior hospitality industry leaders realised by Deloitte LLP, Chinese and North American investors are expected to dominate the European hotel investment market in 2017. In fact, 62% of respondents sees China as the biggest source of investments into Europe, rising from 51% last year and followed by North
18 November 2016 -
Enhancing the travel experience in the new customer-centric phase for the rail industry
In the last decade the Travel & Tourism industry faced revolutionary challenges that are still transforming all its sectors. The report “Reinventing rail in Europe – The battle for the customer” released by Amadeus in October describes how rail doesn’t have to escape to this change and to reengage with the costumer. Competition is fierce,
10 November 2016 -
EU – China Year of Tourism 2018, opportunities from Far east
The EU-China Year of Tourism 2018 is promoted by ETC – European Travel Commission to stimulate business opportunities through knowing a target of tourists that keeps on arriving to Europe with growing flows. China was defined as the biggest origin market of tourists by UNWTO. In the last months, big companies of the Travel &
31 October 2016 -
Barge Hotels demand rising in luxury travel
Despite the global economic uncertainty, the sector of luxury travels is growing faster than overall travel. As Amadeus underlines in its report “Shaping the Future of Luxury Travel“, this segment has grown more than others in the period between 2011 and 2015, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.5%, if compared to 4.2%
21 October 2016 -
European millennials expect an immersion in local life while travelling
Youth travel has grown rapidly in recent decades as living standards in developing countries have risen. A recent analysis on a sample of 600 individuals carried out by the Spirit Youth project financed under the EU Programme COSME 2014-2020 reveals that, on one hand, millennials’ travels tend to last a duration of 2-weeks. On the other hand, they
27 September 2016 -
How to keep your UK tourists in times of Brexit
Impacts on tourism after Brexit vote are not still clear and this summer Britons will travel with a pound that fell 10% down to Euro and, consequently, a weaker purchase power. What we know from the Office for National Statistics is that UK tourists like to travel and in 2015 they increased the number of
4 August 2016 -
Tourism funds to create networks
During the 2014-2020 period, along with the new partnership between European Union and Italy, Italy will manage about 44 billion euros, a sum of European structural and investment funds (SIE Funds), to which will be added about 20 billion euros of national co-financing. But the opportunities of the new programme don’t stop here. “Tourism is
13 July 2016 -
Enhancing accessible tourism to improve offer for 650 million of tourists
Allowing everyone to enjoy a unique tourism experience is the aim of accessible tourism. It is both a social responsibility and a competitive opportunity for the tourism destinations and for enterprises. According to the UN estimates, about 650 million disabled people live on this planet. Considering their relatives too, it is estimated that about 2
12 July 2016 -
Senior tourism to increase the tourist flows in medium and low season: Member States believe it is possible
According to EUROSTAT‘s demographic prevision, more than 128 million people in the European Union were aged between 55 and 80 in 2012, representing about 25% of the entire population. The current demographic trends in the European Union show that the percentage of seniors will probably grow up to 30% by 2060. This represents an important
8 July 2016 -
Cooperation among tourism destinations: competitiveness and competition
Competition in the tourism field is intensifying more and more. Due to the development of new technologies, it is becoming even more globalised. Marketing operations, market visibility and the organisation of the tourism offer in local level are rarely supported by adequate human and financial resources and this can lead to disappointing results. We have
7 July 2016