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🚀 Giulia Nuzzaci was recently named a Rising Star by Virtuoso, highlighting her role in the travel industry. As a Luxury Travel Designer at Aci Bluteam, she emphasizes creating bespoke travel experiences. Featured in a TTG Italia article by Cristina Peroglio, Nuzzaci outlines the integration of AI as a key tool in enhancing efficiency and personalization in travel planning. This recognition challenges perceptions that travel agents are a "job for the old.

💼 BizAway ha nominato Paula Stcherbina come head of people & culture per guidare la strategia globale di HR. Stcherbina, nata nel 1984 e originaria dell'Argentina, ha vasta esperienza in HR presso aziende come Hyatt Hotels e IBM. Antonio Carlucci, CBO di BizAway, sottolinea l'importanza delle persone per l'azienda. Stcherbina vede questa fase come un'opportunità per costruire un'organizzazione solida e inclusiva.

🎪 Stefano Cigarini has resigned as CEO and Vice President of Gardaland Resort during the peak summer season. He held the position since March, appointed by Merlin Entertainments. Although stepping down, he will provide strategic consulting until the season's end. Gardaland, part of Merlin’s attractions and celebrating its 50th anniversary, is experiencing an exciting year with new attractions. Cigarini has previously worked at other parks like Cinecittà World and in Europe and the UAE.

📁 Marco D'Elicio has been appointed Director of Sales for the Traditional Trade channel at Gruppo Acqua Minerale San Benedetto. With over 20 years in the beverage industry, D'Elicio previously served as Sales Field Manager for Gruppo Sanpellegrino's Horeca channel. He holds a degree in Business Economics from Università Bocconi and a Marketing Master from Centromarca. This appointment aligns with San Benedetto's strategy to strengthen its presence in the Traditional Trade segment.

📈 Gloria Milani, Senior Director TMCs & Consortia Sales at Accor, discussed her career journey at the WINiT GBTA Italy event. Starting in the UK, she focused on B2B sales since 2017. During the pandemic, her team adapted quickly to maintain partner relationships. Accor, with 450 sales professionals in 38 countries, emphasizes innovation in commercial strategies. Gloria is enhancing strategic partnerships and digital solutions and aims to empower diversity and inclusive leadership.

🍳 Antonio Scotti, 42, takes over as chef at Ristorante Belvedere in Ischia in April 2025, succeeding Libera Iovine who earned the island's first Michelin star. The restaurant offers two tasting menus: land and sea. Highlights include creative dishes like Lobster Cappuccino and Gragnano Spaghettoni. The hotel features a historical villa, lush gardens, private beach, and thermal spa. Vincenzo Pisani introduces the cocktail of summer 2025, the Belvedere Spritz, with lemon juice and bergamot rosolio.

🏨 Antonello Padolecchia has been appointed as the new Group Director of Marketing & Communication for Bluserena Hotels & Resorts. With a robust background in luxury marketing, including leadership roles in Natuzzi and Maserati, Padolecchia aims to strengthen Bluserena's market presence. Marcello Cicalò, CEO of Bluserena, expects Padolecchia's strategic vision to drive innovation and growth. Padolecchia looks forward to enhancing Bluserena's leadership in Italy's family hotel sector.

☕ Massimiliano Fabian, CEO of Demus SpA, has been appointed the incoming president of the European Coffee Federation (ECF), headquartered in Brussels. The decision, made last Friday, sees him replacing Neil Stephens of Nestlé. Fabian brings over 30 years of experience in coffee decaffeination and aims to enhance collaboration among ECF's 700 member companies, focusing on sustainability and regulatory alignment amid changing EU directives.

🛫 Emirates' Airbus A350, presented at Bologna Airport, offers three service classes for 312 passengers, featuring a standout premium economy. Flavio Ghiringhelli, Emirates' Italy country manager, highlighted a $5 billion investment for fleet service class upgrades. Emirates boasts an 80% occupancy rate on Italy-Dubai routes. The A350 may later host four service classes, including first class. Ghiringhelli will move to Dubai in September to lead Emirates' South Europe area, while the search for his Italian market successor continues.

📈 Hans Josef Ingelmann joins Gruppo Bauli as Group Quality Director, effective July 7, 2025. Ingelmann, with over 20 years in FMCG and a degree in Nutrition from Giessen University, aims to elevate quality standards globally. Reporting to CEO Fabio Di Giammarco, he collaborates with COO Luisa Franzone. Previously at Unilever, Ingelmann excelled in roles across Germany, Switzerland, and Italy. His mission: advance production excellence and consumer-centric strategies.