Fusioni & Acquisizioni

🍷 By 2025, over 13 million wine tourists are expected, an increase of nearly 8.5% from the previous year. Accommodation linked to wine tourism will reach 20 million overnight stays, growing over 11% in 12 months. Approximately two-thirds of these tourists will be Italian, with the remaining third coming from abroad, including the United States, Asia, Oceania, and Europe—predominantly Germany, UK, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Austria. The Cna suggests most wine tourists belong to the medium-high income bracket, engaging in experiential activities, especially during harvest.

🏠 According to Hotel Invest Compass by Cushman & Wakefield, Iberian Peninsula, Italy, and France are Europe's top investment destinations for 2025. Madrid, Barcelona, and Rome are investor favorites, with Prague (+14%), Munich (+8%), Milan (+4%), and Edinburgh (+4%) seeing significant interest growth. Investors allocated over €16 billion since 2019, with 70% predicting hotel price increases in 2025 due to capital cost reduction, hotel performance, and high demand amid product scarcity. A record-breaking 2025 is expected for Italian real estate investments, with preliminary data showing over half a billion in Q1 volumes, potentially the best in 20 years. Assets in due diligence are worth an additional €2 billion, focusing on major cities and tourist destinations. Rome and Milan are highly sought after, along with main lakes, Taormina, and the eastern Sardinian coast; Naples and Palermo are emerging markets. 94% of investors plan to maintain or increase hospitality investments in 2025, a 15% rise from the previous year.

🍕 Menù, an Italian food specialty company based in Modena, celebrates Carbonara Day by introducing Grancrema alla Carbonara, a ready-to-use condiment featuring high-quality ingredients like Pecorino Romano DOP, black pepper, and Italian eggs. Targeting professional restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, and bars across Italy, this product is designed for versatility, allowing for traditional, seafood, vegetarian, and mountain-style carbonaras, and is ideal for pasta, pizzas, sandwiches, and bruschettas. The company, with over 90 years of experience, continues to innovate for professional kitchens, supported by chef Simone Rugiati's two inventive recipes using the product.

🏨 Confindustria Alberghi at the 27th IHIF in Berlin on April 2, 2025, alongside ITA, Invitalia, and Italian operators, discussed the future of the growing global hospitality industry. The Italian market saw a 30% increase over the 10-year average, attracting over €2.1 billion in investments in 2024. Rome, Venice, and Milan were investor favorites, but luxury destinations like Lake Como and Sicily also gained interest, accounting for 39% of transactions. "Vacant possession" sales spiked to 73%, indicating direct investor management, while "value-added" investments comprised over half of the deals. Italy's networking space at IHIF aimed to connect businesses and investors, with a special round table and event at the Italian Embassy in Berlin highlighting the sector's economic and social growth potential.

💰 Axa completed the acquisition of Gruppo Nobis after preliminary agreements on August 1, 2024, for an initial consideration of €423 million. In 2024, Axa Italia grew by 22% to €6.2 billion in total premiums. Nobis had €600 million in gross premiums and €34 million in net profit in 2024, raising Axa Italia's turnover to €6.8 billion. Pietro Cazzola is appointed CEO of Nobis. Patrick Cohen and Chiara Soldano affirm the acquisition strengthens Axa's presence in Italy, particularly in Retail Damage, and promises growth and innovation.

📍 Summer 2025 travel desires focus on the United States, Maldives, and Indonesia, each offering unique experiences from on-the-road adventures, luxury ocean stays, to exotic nature and spirituality. Specifically, a self-drive tour is curated across the western United States, while in the Maldives, a luxury experience awaits at Siyam World in Noonu Atoll. Additionally, a tour in Indonesia includes Bali and nearby Singapore, highlighting carefully selected attractions and accommodations.

🏠 Ksl Capital Partners is eyeing the JW Marriott Venice, located on the Isola delle Rose, renovated by Matteo Thun. Managed by Eastdil Secured, the bidding for the hotel is around €140 million, with competitors like Starwood Capital and Morgan Stanley. Aareal Bank has owned the property since 2011, which was an artificial island built in 1870, housing a tuberculosis clinic in 1914, and becoming a private resort in 2015. Ksl acquired Sereno Hotels in 2023 and is involved in the potential sale of Unipol’s 61-property hotel portfolio, expected to fetch €1 billion.

📦 Prática, a foodservice equipment producer, partnered with REPA, a leading spare parts distributor in Europe, to make REPA the exclusive distributor of original spare parts for Prática's Speed Oven line, ensuring immediate availability across the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, and Africa). Prática Europe focuses on commercial and technical support for Speed Ovens, operating a warehouse in Germany for logistical efficiency. REPA enhances this with a proficient spare parts supply chain, backed by Parts Town Unlimited, across their extensive logistics network. Prática's Brazilian production facility spans 46,362 square meters, exporting to over 55 countries, while REPA assures prompt spare part shipping with advanced logistic centers and digital ordering systems.

🛒 Hilton expands in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region with new brands including Tempo by Hilton and Spark by Hilton. They aim to reach 1,000 hotels by spring, with 1,000 hotels now open in 77 EMEA countries. Hilton Honors members can stay across 19 of 24 Hilton brands, with over 210 million members benefiting. Tempo by Hilton Belfast City Centre will offer 144 rooms, and Tempo by Hilton Reykjavik is set to open in 2027. Tempo by Hilton Lisbon Parque das Nações will have 142 rooms. Spark by Hilton Madrid Alcalá with 95 rooms opens in summer 2025, marking the brand’s debut in Spain, while Spark by Hilton Van City Centre will introduce the brand to Turkey with 60 rooms, opening in September 2025.

📋 85% of food retail companies manage demographic and consumption model challenges. Over three-quarters prioritize human capital investment, 70% technology development focusing on generative AI. An 80% invested in digitalization over two years. Private labels account for nearly a third of the market, with revenues of €26 billion, a 6.3% annual growth since 2019. In 2024, Italian GDO sales are expected to grow by 3% over 2023, with a net turnover of €109.6 billion (excluding VAT) in 2023. Retail labor costs average 9.8% of revenue, with a 0.2 percentage point increase in 2024. Margins improved in 2023, EBIT margin at 2.9%, ROI at 7.4%. Material investments increased by 18.7% over 2022. 90% renovated existing stores, 80% opened new ones. Discounts grew by 9.2% in 2023, with a 9.3% average growth since 2019. Foreign operators lag with a 4.3% annual growth, EBIT margin of 1.3%, and ROI of 5%. Southern companies outperformed with a 9% annual growth since 2019. Radenza Group led with a 15.3% annual turnover growth from 2019 to 2023. Eurospin achieved the highest cumulative