Gianluca Miserendino

🏥 The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, part of Marriott International and in collaboration with Oaktree, L.P. and Douglas Prothero, launched its second yacht "Ilma" on September 2 with a 7-night inaugural cruise from Monte Carlo to Rome. Ilma is 240 meters long, weighs 47,000 tonnes, and features 224 suites with private terraces. It will sail the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and Northern Europe including destinations like Santorini, Porto Cervo, La Valletta, Virgin Gorda, Gustavia, and Saint John. A third yacht, "Luminara", is expected in 2025. Ilma accommodates up to 448 guests, offers a high space-to-guest and staff-to-guest ratio, has interiors by AD Associates and DPA, with exterior design by Aivan. The yacht hosts five dining venues, including the Italian restaurant "Seta su Ilma" by Chef Fabio Trabocchi.

🏀 The Horse Country Resort Congress & SPA in Sardinia celebrates 50 years of operation, founded in 1974 by Ettore Giachino. Located in Arborea, it spans 40 hectares and features four hotels with 315 rooms totaling 900 beds, 58 independent villas, a private beach, pools, restaurants, and a spa. The resort will host the European and World Endurance Championships from September 26-29 with 233 horses and 197 riders from 31 countries.

📍 Starhotels, led by Elisabetta Fabri, expands into international markets with a new Global Sales Office for the UK and Northern Europe, aiming to strengthen its global market presence. The UK-based office is part of a broader growth strategy, including representation deals in the Middle East, India, the US, Latin America, Russia, and CIS. Antonio Ducceschi, the Chief Commercial Officer, aims for increased business opportunities and stakeholder connections. Romano Campione will head the new office, leveraging his experience from managing the Group's London hotels.