Fusioni & Acquisizioni

🍺 Campari sells Cinzano to Caffo 1915 for €100 million as part of a portfolio streamlining strategy. Caffo acquires Cinzano's sparkling wines and Frattina grappa and prosecco. In 2024, these brands generated €75 million in net sales. Despite perceptions, Gen Z consumes alcohol similarly to other age groups as employment increases. Alcohol consumption among Gen Z increased from 66% to 73% between March 2023 and 2024. Gordon’s leads gin sales with a 9.5% increase, while other brands like Bombay Sapphire and Tanqueray face declines.

🍾 Gruppo Caffo 1915 acquista Cinzano, storica azienda fondata nel 1757 a Torino, durante il suo 110° anniversario. Questo potenzia la presenza internazionale di Caffo, già in 70 mercati, sfruttando Cinzano presente in oltre 100 Paesi. L'operazione, guidata dal CEO Nuccio Caffo, prevede un raddoppio dei volumi e significativi investimenti. Cinzano verrà rilanciato con focus su Vermouth e spumanti, conservando il suo patrimonio culturale e storico.

☕ illycaffè SpA acquired 100% control of a Swiss distributor in Thalwil, aiming to expand its presence in key European markets. CEO Cristina Scocchia emphasized Switzerland's strategic importance for growth. Despite economic challenges and tripling green coffee prices over three years, illycaffè continues investing. Founded in 1933, the Italian company offers a 100% Arabica blend and serves over 10 million cups daily across 140 countries. In 2024, its revenue reached €630 million.

🏨 HNH Hospitality fa doppietta a Verona: ha acquisito lo storico Hotel Leon d’Oro, un quattro stelle con 190 camere, con PGIM Real Estate e Dekus. Il CEO, Luca Boccato, annuncia che riaprirà come DoubleTree by Hilton dopo una completa ristrutturazione per migliorare le aree comuni e le camere, focus ESG. HNH sarà azionista di minoranza, gestore e locatario. L'hotel è situato strategicamente vicino al centro storico e all’Arena.

🏨 Hyatt Hotels Corporation completed the acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts, a deal worth $2.6 billion, in February. This acquisition includes 15 all-inclusive resorts across Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica, increasing Hyatt's portfolio. Playa's assets include Secrets La Romana and Dreams La Romana in the Dominican Republic. Hyatt's all-inclusive market expansion began in 2013, with significant growth in 2021 and 2024 through strategic acquisitions and partnerships.

💸 Turisti indiani hanno speso 377 milioni di euro in Italia, con un incremento di quasi il 30% rispetto all'anno precedente. Gli arrivi sono cresciuti dell'8%, totalizzando 3,9 milioni di pernottamenti. A Milano, durante l'evento "Namaste India", l’a.d di Enit Jelinic ha sottolineato il continuo lavoro pubblico-privato per aumentare la visibilità italiana. La spesa per viaggi d'affari è aumentata del 45,5%, mentre per motivi personali è cresciuta del 21,9%.

💸 Zucchetti acquired a majority stake in Vikey, a hospitality tech firm founded in 2016, enhancing its portfolio with remote check-in solutions. Vikey, serving thousands of locations, will integrate with Zucchetti Hospitality's offerings. The deal involves buying out CDP Venture Capital and Zest's stakes. Vikey's founders remain on board. Zucchetti aims to streamline hospitality management processes, improving customer experiences. Vikey's tech supports B&Bs, short-term rentals, and more, reinforcing Zucchetti's technological leadership.

📰 Digitrips celebrated its 10th anniversary, expanding into Northern Italy. In 2024, it achieved a revenue of €570 million with 280 employees across France, Benelux, and Italy. The platform offers hotels, flights, and dynamic packages, with car rentals added in September. Italy contributed €5 million in revenue, focusing on leisure and business travel. Key features include the "Smile Angels" loyalty program, 7-day booking options without advance payment, and B2B events like TTG Travel Experience in Italy.

📑 The historic Hotel des Bains in Lido di Venezia is set for a luxurious comeback after 10+ years of abandonment. A €200 million, 3-year renovation led by Coima Esg City Impact Fund and Eagle Hills will restore its Belle Époque grandeur. The project includes urban regeneration and a luxury resort transformation. Eagle Hills' involvement boosts Italy-UAE economic relations and aligns with a 15% rise in foreign investment in Italy's hotel sector in 2024.

💸 Cattel SpA aims to expand in the hotel sector, which currently contributes 11% to its revenue. Focused in Northeast Italy along the Alto Adriatico coast, Cattel seeks to reduce seasonality and diversify its market. The food & beverage sector contributes 28% to hotel revenues, generating approximately €3.5 billion. Marco Zonato joins as a hotel specialist to drive growth. 40% of Italian hotels, about 13,000, have restaurants contributing 25-40% of their revenue.