Fusioni & Acquisizioni

✈ Ita Airways debuted in Germany at the Itb Berlin event within the Lufthansa group space. The significant occasion marked Ita Airways' entry ahead of summer 2025, showcasing its aircraft among various brands under the German giant. Emiliana Limosani, CCO, engaged with commercial partners to gauge the German market's initial reaction. While Lufthansa's conduct policies are strict, Ita Airways aims to maintain a degree of autonomy until full majority ownership is achieved, recognizing Southern Europe's enticing market potential and Lufthansa's possible strategic adjustments, drawing from past experiences with Swiss and Austrian. Celebrating Ita's entry, Lufthansa's stand served Italian coffee, highlighting Italian style.

🚀 Turkish Airlines transported over 2.137 million passengers from Italy in one year, marking a 6% increase from 2023. Istanbul was the main destination for 19% of travelers, up by 5.4%. The "Stopover İstanbul" offers free hotel stays for connecting passengers with at least 20 hours layover, and "Tourİstanbul" provides free city tours for layovers between 6 and 24 hours. Top Turkish cities visited from Italy in 2024 included Kayseri, Izmir, and Ankara. Manila, Malé, and Tashkent remained the most popular destinations outside Turkey. The airline saw a 9% increase in passengers traveling with pets. Senior Vice President Harun Baştürk highlighted strategic investments and a commitment to high service standards, aiming to enhance Italy's connectivity to 352 global destinations.

🌎 Abruzzo joins Futura Vacanze's exclusive programming with the addition of Futura Style Berti Hotels to its portfolio, which has been awarded the Blue Flag since 2008. The new entry brings the number of addresses in the Futura Style portfolio to 14, spanning regions including Sardinia, Sicily, Calabria, Puglia, Campania, and now Abruzzo. The move is strategic for Futura Vacanze to tap into the tourist flow from Central Italy, complementing those from the North and South. The Futura Style Berti Hotels features the 5-star Hotel Berti and the 4-star Hotel President, with a total of 300 rooms, two swimming pools, a large equipped beach, and entertainment activities—ideal for families with interconnected rooms (2+2 beds) available. Dining options include table service at Hotel Berti and buffet service at Hotel President. Alberto Cannavale, director of product Italy for Futura Vacanze, highlights the choice of the Futura Style structures for their quality and range of vacation solutions suitable for different targets throughout the season.

🏡 Italy Family Hotels updated its logo after 24 years to better reflect its identity and values. As of 2025, the consortium has grown to 153 certified hotels in 17 Italian regions and 77 locations, a 40.7% increase from 103 hotels in 2019. With the addition of Basilicata, including Sira Resort and Castroboleto Village, the consortium expanded from 13 regions in 2019. The update signifies an ongoing refresh of the brand's concept and messaging.

🍸 In Puglia, the beverage industry is innovating with local ingredients. PontAmaro, a sugar-free bitter made with stevia and Coratina olive oil, achieved its unique taste after a year of research. The first batch of 500 bottles, released in December, sold out at €25 each, and a new batch of 1,000 is underway. Distilleria Greco Caroppo, established in 2022 in Lecce, premiered three London dry gins and two bitters, with around 10,000 bottles produced annually. Birra del Gargano, a craft brewery, emphasizes local flavors like Saragolla wheat and Gargano IGP orange peels, with distribution across Italy.

🍨 Tonitto 1939, an Italian sorbet and special ice cream variety leader, will launch a new Creamy ice cream line in 2025, featuring hazelnut and pistachio flavors with cocoa and hazelnut cream. The brand maintains a diverse product range, including sugar-free, plant-based, high-protein, keto-friendly, and fair trade options, and has collaborated with Bauli and Sperlari for unique ice cream flavors. General Manager Alberto Piscioneri emphasizes innovation and consumer trend adaptation.

🍽 All'Antico Vinaio, an iconic Italian sandwich chain, opens its third Los Angeles location at 419 N Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, joining its Venice and Koreatown branches. Founded in Florence in 1989 by the Mazzanti family, it's globally recognized for authentic flavors. The Beverly Hills menu features classics like La Schiacciata Del Boss and a Beverly Hills special with parmigiano reggiano cream, culatello, and truffle cream. The brand's U.S. expansion includes partnerships with the Bastianich family, 7 New York locations, one in Las Vegas, upcoming openings in New York, Nashville, Los Angeles, and Miami. All'Antico Vinaio USA employs nearly 200 people with $20 million revenue in 2024, projecting $35 million in 2025. The expansion plan includes 5 more openings in 2025 in new cities.

💰 Campari Group closed 2024 with sales of €3.07 billion, a +2.4% organic growth and +5.2% overall. EBIT-adjusted was €605 million, down -2.5% organically, and EBITDA-adjusted slightly increased to €733 million. Adjusted profit fell to €376 million (-3.7%), while net profit decreased by -36% to €202 million. The annual dividend remained unchanged at €0.065 per share. A potential 25% US import tariff could impact the group by €60-100 million annually, starting with an estimated €35 million from March 2025.

🏠 Atmosphere Core, a South Asian hospitality leader, is launching its first European destination, Borgo Monchiero in the Langhe, Piedmont, as part of "Heritage by Atmosphere." The 18th-century monastery features 19 timeless suites and rooms, a private chapel, a main restaurant, lounge bar, terrace with panoramic views, spa area with sauna and private jacuzzi, and an outdoor garden with a pool. The launch is planned for 2026, expanding Atmosphere Core's portfolio, which includes nine resorts in the Maldives, with additional properties in Sri Lanka and 17 in India set to open within three years.

🍺 Over 15 years have passed since Interbrau introduced Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Italy, popularizing iconic styles like India Pale Ale and American Pale Ale among Italian consumers. In 2025, Interbrau's partnership with Sierra Nevada continues, expanding distribution networks across Europe to reach a wider audience. Interbrau is recognized as a key player in the craft beer scene, not just as a distributor but as an ambassador of beer culture, with over thirty years of experience.