Gestione alberghiera

🍕 Daniele Gagliotta, 32, from Naples and resident in Washington D.C., won the 10th World Pizza DOC Championship and was named "Best Italian Pizzaiolo in the World" in November 2024 in Capaccio – Paestum, Italy. His winning pizza included shrimp bisque, olive oil, datterino tomatoes, fiordilatte, and taggiasche olives, garnished with buffalo stracciatella, shrimp tartare, lemon zest, sprouts, beet flowers, and mint. Nearly 900 pizzas were made by over 500 participants from more than 30 countries. The event took place from November 12th to 14th, 2024, at the NEXT – Nuova Esposizione ex Tabacchificio, organized by the Accademia Nazionale Pizza DOC.

🎨 Teo KayKay, an artist known for turning Champagne bottles into collectible art, created a unique site-specific artwork for the three-Michelin-starred Enrico Bartolini restaurant at Mudec. The graffiti depicts Enrico Bartolini with his famous dish, Risotto with red beets and gorgonzola sauce, against the backdrop of Milan. The project includes embedding 15 wine menu covers into the wall, which will be updated with reprints throughout 2025 to complete a "puzzle" within the artwork. The wine list, curated by Sebastien Ferrara (Restaurant Manager) and Edoardo Jobet (Sommelier), features 800 labels and 170 illustrations hand-drawn by Teo KayKay, showcasing the identity and soul of each wine region. This collaboration also involves Monica Biella (General Manager of Bartolini Group), creating an extraordinary wine list that elevates the dining experience at Mudec.

🛑 In Italy, the Carabinieri Command for Health Protection with the Ministry of Health conducted nationwide school cafeteria inspections at the start of the new school year. Over 700 inspections revealed irregularities in nearly 1 in 4 cafeterias, resulting in 225 administrative or criminal violations, fines totaling €130,000, the arrest of 5 operators, and the seizure of 350 kg of food worth approximately €5M. Violations included hygiene issues, unmet quality/quantity standards, and lack of food traceability.

🍸 "La Bettolina," part of the Restworld circuit, seeks a Bartender with 2-3 years of experience. Located in Gaggiano on Strada Statale Nuova Vigevanese, near Milan, it offers a unique culinary blend of tradition and innovation. Full-time position, 6 days a week with Tuesdays off; shifts vary, including split shifts on weekends. Salary ranges from €1500 to €1800 net per month, depending on experience. Contract offered with intent for indefinite duration.

🍍 Ficacci Olive Company, celebrating 60 years, has launched a 210g sustainable olive tray, the Mini Trio, following the success of the 750g Gran Selezione di Olive Mediterranee. The Mini Trio, with whole and pitted olive variations, is 100% recyclable, designed without the need for content transfer, and features olive varieties such as Sicilian Sweet, Kalamata, Nocellara del Belice, and Leccino. The company produces 20-25 tons of olives daily and is present in over 30 countries.

🔒 Hotel magnetic keys, while convenient, often deactivate unexpectedly due to contact with magnets or phones, leading to guest frustration and security queues for replacements. Risks include easy loss, theft, and duplication of magnetic stripe data. Chekin’s digital keys offer a secure and efficient alternative with encrypted mobile access, remote activation/deactivation, and integration with property management systems, enhancing guest experience and operational efficiency. Chekin's app customization aligns with hotel branding and offers seamless check-in/out processes, while also fulfilling legal guest data transmission requirements.

🥝 Frullà, a blended fruit specialist, and Nergi®, the brand for baby kiwi, launch 100% Kiwi Nergi® smoothie in Italy, the first of its kind. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and fibers, and without added sugars, the Kiwi Nergi® is under 50 Kcal per 100g, promoting health benefits like boosting immunity and aiding digestion. Handpicked between late August and early September, it's available in a 90g resealable packet. Recommended retail price: €1.69.

📌 BWH Hotels Italia e Malta boasts 170 hotels across 100 destinations, ending 2023 with a revenue of €365 million, 4.5 million guest presences, and 3 million roomnights. The group is experiencing growth in 2024, with new affiliations adding to its portfolio. CEO Sara Digiesi represents BWH globally on sustainability councils and confirms the brand aids hotels with distribution, sales, positioning, and enhancing guest experiences. BWH innovates with services like Amazon Alexa partnerships in seven hotels and aims to certify 40 hotels sustainably by year-end.

🏠 Arcturus Group, through Sambonet Paderno Industrie, partners with Corrado Corradi Srl for exclusive distribution of Ichendorf Milano, known for glassware since the early 20th century. Ichendorf, part of Corrado Corradi since 1908, aligns with Sambonet’s design and tableware heritage. The partnership aims to expand in Ho.Re.Ca. and through Rosenthal Sambonet USA, into North American retail. Sambonet CEO Giovanni Coppo underscores the strategic complementarity of Ichendorf’s glass design with their premium tableware offerings.

🍴 In 2025, the Michelin Guide awarded the Ristorante Santa Elisabetta at Brunelleschi Hotel in Florence its second star for the third year in a row, celebrating Executive Chef Rocco De Santis and his team. The award ceremony took place on November 5 at the Teatro Pavarotti in Modena. Santa Elisabetta stands out for its harmonious blend of Campanian tradition and Tuscan authenticity, with only 7 tables, nestled on the first floor of the Byzantine Tower of Pagliazza. Chef De Santis has been leading the culinary offerings since 2017. The restaurant also holds two forks from the 2024 Gambero Rosso Guide and a hat from the 2020 L’Espresso Gourmet Guide.