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🌄 Giulia Scurria, chief of Il Girasole Viaggi, presented four three-day, two-night train itineraries in Switzerland, highlighting lesser-known destinations. These routes leverage the Swiss Travel Pass, boosting tourism through "hidden gems." Established 35 years ago, Il Girasole plans to expand to non-European sites by its 50th anniversary. Swiss Tourism also supports via MySwitzerlandPro and trade initiatives. Travel Switzerland offers three passes, enhancing access to the nation's museums and art centers.

🏠 Gruppo Ginobbi, active in real estate and hospitality, appoints Alessia Meli as COO. With over 20 years in luxury hospitality and education from Luiss and Cornell University, Meli led the relaunch of Palazzo Ripetta. She'll oversee operations, HR, and innovation projects. Meli aims to enhance asset efficiency and guest experiences, embodying a detail-oriented leadership style that blends entrepreneurship with humanity.

🛫 Geoffrey Carrage has been appointed as the new Regional Manager for Southern Europe at Finnair, based in Paris, overseeing key markets in Italy, Spain, and France. He replaces Javier Roig, now General Manager USA. Carrage, with experience at Aegean Airlines, Qantas, and Korean Air, began his career at Finnair. He emphasizes Italy's priority, leveraging Finnair's year-round and seasonal routes through Helsinki for extensive travel connections.

🍴 In 2025, Chef Diego Giglio, born in 1979 in Carmagnola, leads Del Cambio, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Turin's Piazza Carignano. Established in 1757, Del Cambio reflects a blend of Piedmontese and French cultures. The restaurant, alongside Farmacia Del Cambio and Bar Cavour, highlights regional traditions with elegant, authentic gastronomy. Giglio, associated since its 2014 reopening, emphasizes simplicity and local excellence, operating Del Cambio from Friday to Sunday for lunch and Tuesday to Saturday for dinner.

🏨 Vincenzo Pagano, a renowned hotelier, was awarded the prestigious career prize by Ehma for his extensive five-decade career in hospitality. In 1994, he hosted notable figures like Bill and Hillary Clinton and Helmut Kohl at the G7 summit in Naples. In 2011, he organized a lavish €20 million Indian wedding in Venice. He managed hotels in Campania such as Hotel Royal and Hotel Capri Palace. Pagano, an Ehma member since 1995, exemplifies dedication to hospitality.

📆 Carrani Tours celebrated its 100th anniversary at Chiostro del Bramante in Rome. President Paolo Delfini recounted the company’s history, acknowledging outgoing CEO Chiara Gigliotti and her husband, Martin Tártara. Delfini welcomed new CEO Roberto Pannozzo, advising him to “study the present to grasp the future.” Special thanks were given to Delfini's wife, Alessandra. Delfini emphasized innovation as key for future success.

🍴 Cattel, a major distributor in the Horeca channel, leverages private labels JesolPesca, Valdora, and DiGià, contributing to over 13% of its 2024 revenue. JesolPesca specializes in seafood, Valdora offers premium meats like CO.AL.VI.-certified Fassone beef, and DiGià balances quality with affordability. Chef Mauro Poggio joins Cattel to develop new initiatives. Future plans focus on expanding private labels, enhancing client relations, and prioritizing sustainability and social responsibility.

☕ Luca Mandelli sarà il nuovo Direttore Marketing di Nespresso Italia, focalizzandosi su strategie di marketing integrate e sostenibili. Con precedenti esperienze in L’Oréal e Vodafone, Mandelli mira a consolidare la leadership di Nespresso nel mercato italiano. L’azienda, che collabora con 168.500 coltivatori in 18 paesi attraverso il Programma AAA Sustainable Quality™, ha ottenuto la certificazione B Corp™ nel 2022. Nespresso opera in 93 mercati con 791 boutique globali.

📁 Luca Finardi will join Rosewood Hotel Group as Vice President of Operations for EMEAC (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean) starting June 1, 2025. He will report to Chief Operating Officer Anthony Ingham and collaborate with Rosewood's managing directors. Previously, Finardi was the general manager at Mandarin Oriental in Milan and Paris. His career began in Florence at Helvetia & Bristol and Villa San Michele, and he later led Belmond's properties in Taormina.

🏆 Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais became the first female Secretary-General of UN Tourism, a UN body for global tourism, winning the position for the UAE. The election had two phases, with Al Nowais receiving 16 initial votes, defeating Greece's Harry Theoharis. She secured 24 votes in the final round. Daniela Santanché, Italy's Tourism Minister, highlights this as an important milestone for Arab women, promoting sustainable, inclusive tourism, with discussions continuing at the WTTC Global Summit in Rome this September.