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🥝 Mattia Pariani, founder of the Italian nut company Pariani, acquired by Savencia in 2022, becomes CEO of Tartuflanghe from January 2026. Tartuflanghe, founded in 1975 near Alba, specializes in truffle products and serves 63 countries. The company has 30 hectares dedicated to truffle cultivation. Pariani will aid in Tartuflanghe's international growth alongside owners Paolo and Stefania Montanaro. Tartuflanghe's roots trace back to a 1968 Michelin-recommended restaurant.

📈 Jan 1, Civitatis: CEO Alberto Gutiérrez steps down after 18 years, appointing Andrés Spitzer as the new CEO. Civitatis, with 1.2 million monthly travelers, focuses on tech-driven growth. Enrique Espinel, COO, will enhance global expansion, particularly in Latin America. This leadership change follows nearly two decades of success, marking a pivotal evolution for the company.

📅 Travel Expert is enhancing its team at the Milan headquarters by adding Sara Berra and Nadia Boiocchi. Berra returns as Head of Network Management, previously working from 2017-2022. Boiocchi, with 20 years of experience in Milan travel agencies, joins the administrative team. This expansion supports Travel Expert's 100-agent network and ambitious 2026 growth goals. CEO Luigi Porro emphasizes that these appointments boost strategic support and align with their growth trajectory.

🛩 Frontier and Spirit, two American low-cost airlines, have reopened merger talks following Frontier CEO Barry Biffle's resignation. Biffle, a merger opponent, stepped down amidst Spirit's ongoing financial struggles. The merger saga began in 2022, paused when JetBlue made a better offer, but never materialized. Spirit is currently in Chapter 11 bankruptcy and recently secured a $50 million loan to continue operations, leaving its future uncertain.

🏠 Renzo Iorio was elected as the new president of Federterme Confindustria, succeeding Massimo Caputi, to lead the Italian thermal system established in 1919. This decision emphasizes continuity and revitalization of the thermal sector. Vice presidents include Marina Lalli, Giancarlo Carriero, Stefano Iseppi, Marco Maggia, and Stefano Terranova. Iorio highlights the sector's strategic importance for health and tourism, emphasizing its role in job creation and regional development.

📈 Casa Optima, a global leader in artisanal gelato and pastries, restructures its Supply & Operations division. Massimiliano Riccò becomes Chief Operating Officer Industrial, while Federico Zolfanelli, with international experience from Unilever and Nomad Foods, joins as Chief Operating Officer Supply Chain. This strategic move aims to enhance technical and managerial capabilities to support global expansion and operational efficiency. CEO Francesco Fattori highlights their roles in sustaining high-quality standards and ambitious growth plans.

✈️ Emirates has appointed Marco D’ilario as country manager for Italy starting January 1, 2026. He will report to Flavio Ghiringhelli, now vice president of commercial operations South and Central Europe for Emirates. D’ilario's tasks include strengthening customer and partner relations. He has over 26 years of experience, including roles at Alitalia and HRS Group. Thierry Aucoc praises D’ilario’s leadership in complex global sectors to boost Emirates' growth in Italy.

👨‍💼 Mattia Tipaldi will become the Chief Commercial Officer of Sammontana Italia in January 2026. With over 15 years of experience in the Food & Beverage sector, his past roles include Chief Commercial Officer for Sammontana and the FdA Group. Tipaldi aims to enhance the company's presence in domestic and international markets by implementing strategic commercial practices and strengthening their market position.

📍 Christian Zandonella will become the director of Danieli, A Four Seasons Hotel in Venice, set to reopen in mid-2026. The hotel features three interconnected palaces, including the 15th-century Palazzo Dandolo. Interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon leads the renovation, expanding accommodations to 176 rooms by 2027. Zandonella aims to blend luxury with authentic Venetian experiences, offering exclusive access to private palaces, secret gardens, and historic canal tours, while fostering local cultural connections.

🏨 A Como, aprile 2025, Villa d’Este S.p.A. acquista Palazzo Venezia dal Gruppo LarioHotels. Rebranded into Villa d’Este La Collezione, it's the first 5-star The Leading Hotels of the World in Como. Barbara Gibellini is the acting general manager. The historical Caffè Cavour will reopen in spring 2026. Executive chef Alessandro Rinaldi leads the restaurant Altariva. Deniz Ömürgönülşen emphasizes the hotel's significance in enriching Italian hospitality.