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📋 Rocco Forte Hotels announces new leadership for four iconic properties: Hotel de La Ville in Rome, Hotel Savoy in Florence, Hotel Amigo in Brussels, and The Charles Hotel in London. Anna Gricini takes charge in Rome from November 1, Matteo Gentile in Florence on November 3, Maximilian Von Reden in Brussels, and Ulrich Schwer in London. Francesco Roccato will lead The Carlton Milano opening on November 6. These appointments mark a commitment to operational excellence and guest experience.

📈 Kyriaki Boulasidou has been elected president of Adutei, succeeding Giovanna Sainaghi. The election took place during the TTG Travel Experience. Boulasidou, the director of the Greek National Tourism Organization, aims to enhance collaboration among members. Ester Tamasi, Agata Marchetti, Silvia Lenzi, and Marcelo Rebanda retain their roles as vice presidents, treasurer, and secretary general, respectively.

🏨 1st November 2025: Anna Gricini becomes General Manager (G.M.) at Hotel de La Ville, Rome. 3rd November 2025: Matteo Gentile takes over as G.M. at Hotel Savoy, Florence. 6th November 2025: Francesco Roccato, with 7+ years at Rocco Forte Hotels, leads The Carlton Milano. Also, Maximilian Von Reden and Ulrich Schwer become G.M.s in Brussels and Munich, respectively. Rocco Forte Hotels announces these appointments for its iconic European locations.

🛢 Benoît-Etienne Domenget becomes Group CEO of Ponant Exploration Group, replacing Hervé Gastinel. Domenget, with 25 years in hospitality, luxury, travel, and tourism, aims for international expansion and excellence. Hervé Gastinel expanded Ponant's fleet from 12 to 20 ships, diversifying into river cruises. François-Henri Pinault, Ponant's main shareholder, praises Domenget’s strategic expertise to strengthen Ponant in luxury cruising.

🐟 Daniel Canzian, chef del Ristorante DanielCanzian a Milano e presidente europeo di JRE – Jeunes Restaurateurs, è stato nominato Ambasciatore dello Stoccafisso di Norvegia per il 2025 dal Norwegian Seafood Council. Succede a Marianna Vitale che ha ricoperto il ruolo nel 2023. Canzian, originario di Conegliano, è noto per la sua attenzione alla tradizione regionale e alle materie prime di qualità. Ha creato il piatto "Stoccafisso in umido di Carote e Zenzero" per celebrare la nomina.

🏆 Domenico Pellegrino, CEO of Gruppo Bluvacanze, won the TTG Star 2025 award, decided by TTG Italia readers during the TTG Travel Experience in Rimini. He dedicated the win to Sandro Gargiulo of Travelport. Competitors included Adriano Apicella of Welcome Travel Group and Verónica de Íscar Alonso of Civitatis. The event was organized by TTG Italia’s editorial team and director Remo Vangelista.

📈 Francesco Frova joined VEA Group on October 6 as Commercial and Marketing Director. He will oversee the Sales and Marketing teams and supervise After Sales, aiming to strengthen VEA's global market presence. CEO Umberto Doglioni Majer expressed confidence in Frova's ability to contribute to the group's growth and innovation. This appointment aligns with VEA's strategy to enhance its leadership with high-profile talent to tackle market challenges and solidify its sector standing.

📅 Daniele Fiorini, appointed as the new general director of Aiav – Cna Turismo e Commercio in October 2025, will operate from Rome. He aims to strengthen Aiav’s national presence, coordinating with its Turin headquarters. Fiorini’s past roles include 10 years as General Secretary of Fiavet and leadership at M-Facility S.p.A. Fulvio Avataneo, Aiav’s president, highlights Fiorini’s expertise as vital amidst complex regulations and market instability.

🍺 Caoimhe McCabe, a seasoned Diageo professional with over ten years of experience, has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Diageo Italia. Significant strategic changes are underway, including moving the headquarters from Turin to Milan by October 2025. Diageo aims to double its business in Italy by 2030, investing in communication and creating job opportunities, positioning Italy as a key market in Europe and globally.

📅 In 2025, at the Rimini TTG Travel Experience, Intra Tours celebrates its 45th anniversary. Founded in 1980 by Arturo Karaoglu, the company specializes in Italian tours of Turkey. Notably, Ilhan Tumsa returns, marking a new growth phase. Intra Tours aims to enhance its market presence in Italy with new resources, products, and programs for 2026, emphasizing the importance of the Italian market.