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🏠 Giulio Polegato, general manager at Verdura Resort, Sciacca, has a career spanning over 30 years in luxury hospitality across multiple countries. Starting in 1987 at London's Savoy, he gained experience in Paris, Germany, and Switzerland. In Italy, he managed Hotel Villa Cipriani and Lefay Resort. Verdura Resort, known for its low 3.2% turnover rate in 2024, currently employs over 450 staff. Polegato was recognized with Italian honors for his contributions to the industry.

📈 Karelle Lamouche is appointed CEO for Europe and North Africa at Accor, overseeing the Premium, Midscale & Economy segment. With over 3,000 hotels, this region accounts for about 40% of Accor's offerings. Lamouche, part of Accor since 1998, previously served as COO for Europe and North Africa. Her leadership spans hotel operations, commercial strategy, and more. Jean-Jaques Morin highlights her expertise in optimizing investments and guest experiences. Lamouche aims to drive growth and energize established destinations.

🏨 William Fisher, with over 30 years of international hospitality experience, has been appointed General Manager at Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria. Previously, he was General Manager at Hilton London Metropole, and played a pivotal role in the 2015 opening of Hilton Chengdu, China. A Loyola University graduate, Fisher's leadership spans luxury hotels in Europe and Asia. His managerial style focuses on sustainability, innovation, and enhancing guest experiences, aligned with Rome Cavalieri's ethos since 1963.

📈 Carlo Costa, chief corporate officer at Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), was elected vice president of EMECA during its general assembly in 2025. EMECA, based in Brussels, represents 25 major European exhibition centers, organizing 2,000 fairs annually with 400,000 exhibitors and 38.5 million visitors across 38 million square meters. IEG, listed on Euronext Milan, hosts 60 fairs and 150 events globally, employing over 700 people. The assembly focused on the 2025 sales growth and 2026 prospects, addressing geopolitical challenges and investments in decarbonization and digitalization.

🏨 William Fisher, nuovo direttore generale del Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, porta oltre 30 anni di esperienza internazionale, dopo aver diretto l'Hilton London Metropole. Con un approccio pratico e orientato alle persone, si concentra su esperienze ospitali uniche, sostenibilità e innovazione. Diplomato alla Loyola University di New Orleans, ha ricoperto ruoli di leadership in Europa e Asia presso hotel di lusso come InterContinental, Ritz Carlton e Orient Express.

📅 Gaia Crespi has been appointed as the new Marketing Director of the Israel National Tourist Office. With extensive experience in marketing and corporate dynamics from her work with a renowned tour operator, she aims to revitalize Israel's tourism sector. Kalanit Goren, the Israel National Tourist Office Director, expressed hope that Crespi's fresh perspective will boost the destination's recovery. Crespi is focused on market needs, innovative collaborations, and promoting Israel's unique offerings.

📰 Nicola Scolamacchia has been elected as the national president of Assohotel Confesercenti by the national assembly in Rome. Vittorio Messina, president of Assoturismo Confesercenti, extended his congratulations. Scolamacchia aims to enhance Italy's unique hotel heritage by promoting investments in innovation and revitalization.

🏨 In 2025, Guido Fiorentino, CEO of Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria in Sorrento, won the Leading Legend Award by The Leading Hotels of the World in Bangkok. The hotel, operational since 1834, offers 80 luxury accommodations, 3 restaurants, and a 2-hectare park. Its culinary offerings are overseen by executive chef Antonino Montefusco. The award honors exceptional hospitality leadership, blending tradition and innovation, and the hotel supports cultural causes like FAI.

🍻 Dal 1° gennaio 2026, Alius Antulis sarà il nuovo Managing Director di Carlsberg Italia, succedendo a Olivier Dubost. Carlsberg Italia è il terzo produttore di birra in Italia con oltre 1,1 milioni di ettolitri annui. Antulis porta più di 20 anni di esperienza, inclusi ruoli significativi in Carlsberg Bulgaria e Azerbaijan. Durante il mandato di Dubost dal 2022, l’azienda ha lanciato la "Growth Culture" nel 2024 per promuovere crescita e inclusività.

📈 Pier Ezhaya, il 20 novembre 2023 a Roma, è stato rieletto Presidente di ASTOI Confindustria Viaggi e Fondo ASTOI per il mandato 2025-2028. Ezhaya ha servito come Presidente dal 2020 e Vicepresidente dal 2014. La formazione "The Future of Travel" ha concluso sette moduli dal 2025. Il Ministro del Turismo, Daniela Santanchè, ha sottolineato l'importanza della collaborazione con ASTOI. Eletti nuovi membri nei consigli ASTOI e Fondo ASTOI.