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🍴 Giancarlo Perbellini, chef of the Michelin three-starred "Casa Perbellini 12 Apostoli," was awarded "Best Territory Ambassador" at the Vinitaly Tourism event. Vinitaly Tourism, a new format promoting wine territories, culture, and hospitality, featured 67 companies from 15 Italian regions and countries like the USA, Germany, and Spain. The award recognizes Perbellini's role in promoting the Veronese territory. Authorities present included Veronafiere President Federico Bricolo and Mayor of Verona Damiano Tommasi.

🍷 Francesco Sorelli has been appointed as the new Director and Ambassador of the Consorzio Chianti Rufina, bringing over 20 years of international experience in the wine sector. The Chianti Rufina is a prestigious 12,000-hectare DOCG located northeast of Florence, composed of 22 wineries that annually produce about 3.5 million bottles from roughly 700 hectares of vineyards. Sorelli’s background includes roles at Ruffino and the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico, with expertise in communication, strategy, events, marketing, enotourism, and sustainability.

🏩 LOT Polish Airlines has completed the renovation of the Polonez Business Lounge at Warsaw Chopin Airport. Izabela Leszczyńska, the director of product development and customer experience, highlighted the new lounge's aim to meet high standards of comfort and redefine the travel experience with modernity, exclusivity, and a premium atmosphere, offering more space, innovative solutions, and selected comforts for both relaxation and productivity.

🏖 Eliseo Capretti from Salò, a respected travel agent in Italy, has partnered with Move to restructure his company Ocean Viaggi, ensuring a future for its 25 employees across 9 stores. Despite other offers, Capretti chose Move and Paolo Donzelli, aiming to adapt the business to modern needs. He commits to serving as CEO for at least 3 more years. Ocean Viaggi's evolution reflects the industry's shift, demanding professionalism and new strategies, as family-run agencies face their limits. Capretti, recently back from the Welcome convention in Casablanca, emphasizes the importance of adapting to market trends.

💸 Spirit Airlines faces the resignations of CEO and president Ted Christie and Chief Commercial Officer Matt Klein. Interim leadership includes CFO Fred Cromer, COO John Bendoraitis, and legal advisor Thomas Canfield, with Rana Ghosh stepping in as the new CCO. Emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month, Spirit converted $795 million of debt into equity. Despite this, the airline reported a net loss of $1.23 billion last year. The pilot union demands decisive leadership and is negotiating a new contract following a blocked acquisition by JetBlue.

🏠 Sara Abdel Masih, starting from spring 2024, oversees the strategic and operational aspects of Maison Senato, a newly inaugurated exclusive residence with six luxury apartments in Milan. Maison Senato offers the privacy and comfort of a private apartment with typical luxury hotel services. The architectural and interior design were conceived by Locatelli Partners. The residence features a private gym with Technogym equipment, a two-level underground private garage with nine parking spots and three electric vehicle charging stations, a Turkish bath, and a professional kitchen. Sara Abdel Masih now serves as a Board Member of Diomede srl, continuing to supervise Maison Senato's operations and strategy.

💸 Flix announces three new promotions in Europe South, all based in Milan. Enkeleda Tushe, with experience in banking and air transport, leads finance, controlling, and accounting for Italy since 2015 and for Romania and Bulgaria since 2021, now promoted to Director Finance Eu South. Sara Venditti, promoted to Senior Expert PR Eu South, managed Italy's communication since 2018 and expanded her role to Romania and Bulgaria in 2021. Filippo Monopoli, joining Flix in 2015 and leading Legal in Italy since 2019, now Senior Expert Legal Counsel Eu South, also covering Spain and Portugal from 2023. The promotions extend their responsibilities across the Balkans including Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, and Greece, following Andrea Incondi's promotion to Vice President Europe South months prior, affirming Milan as a strategic hub for Flix's decision-making.

✈ Air Baltic, in its growth phase, reported a significant financial loss of 118 million euros for 2024, a stark contrast to the 38 million euros in profit in 2023. The Latvian government, holding 98% of the company's shares, ousted CEO Martin Gauss, who had led the company since 2011. Despite losses, the company maintains confidence in its management and aims to list on the stock market as soon as possible.

📈 Reisenplatz boasts a steady growth of +40%, aiming for significant numbers and a clear commercial positioning by 2025. Luigi Deli, CEO of Volonline Group, highlights the platform's positive trajectory. Following Volonline's acquisition two years ago, Reisenplatz benefited from investments in product and technology, radically changing its market position and objectives. The integration strategy since 2023 has enabled Reisenplatz to quadruple its economic results from 2023 and surpass the golden launch years of 2017-2018. The growth also led to an expanded team, including new commercial figure Maurizio Negrogna, covering the Lombardy area.

💼 The Sense Experience Resort, a 5-star luxury resort in Follonica (GR) part of Restworld circuit, is hiring 1 Second Maitre for the summer season. The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in comparable settings, possess excellent English skills, and have good knowledge of wine products. Accommodation included, but candidates need to have a car. Seasonal contract from April to October; full-time, split shifts, 6 days a week with a rotating day off. Shifts can be 8-12, 12-16, or 19:30-22:30. Salary: €2000-€2100 net per month + benefits related to upselling, with meals and shared lodging included.