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🏖 Jean-Yves Blatt has been appointed as the General Manager of Six Senses Crans-Montana this month. Previously managed Villars Alpine Resort, he played a key role in transforming Villars Palace into a prestigious luxury destination, which joined “Leading Hotels of the World” and “Swiss Deluxe Hotels” by the end of 2024. Positioned above the main Crans cable car, Six Senses Crans-Montana features 78 rooms, suites, and residences with views of the Swiss Matterhorn and the 4 Vallées up to the French Mont Blanc.

🚢 Catherine Powell named president of AmaWaterways effective February 17, working alongside co-founders Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst. Powell's appointment aims to strengthen leadership and grow the company. She brings over 15 years of experience from The Walt Disney Company and was most recently the global head of hosting at Airbnb.

🦣 Quark Expedition enhances Antarctica cruises with the new 168-passenger World Voyager for the 2026-2027 season, offering 43 departures across 13 itineraries. Book by May 31 for a 15% discount. The World Voyager features deluxe balcony suites, a theater, and a science center as part of the 'Science & Discovery' program. In collaboration with Friedlaender Lab at UC San Diego, guests can observe marine mammal experts during an 11-day expedition, studying whale behaviors, sounds, and migration routes, and experience new helicopter adventures.

🏦 Lorenzo Maraviglia, formerly the general manager of Four Seasons' San Domenico Palace in Taormina, Sicily, joins Auberge Resorts Collection as the general manager of Collegio alle Querce in Tuscany, Italy. Auberge Resorts Collection, owned by Dan Friedkin, is set to open this first Italian property in March. Maraviglia brings over twenty years of experience directing prestigious international hotels, including a four-year tenure at Four Seasons San Domenico, which gained acclaim partly through its inclusion in HBO's "The White Lotus" series. Auberge Resorts Collection has 29 properties worldwide and is expanding its European presence with several locations including The Woodward on Lake Geneva, Domaine des Etangs in France, Grace Hotel in Santorini, and the upcoming Cambridge House in London, slated to open by year's end. Christian Clerc, President and CEO of Auberge Resorts Collection, commends Maraviglia's deep local knowledge and esteemed international experience.

🏨 Gruppo Hotelplan sold to Gruppo Dertour and Gruppo HomeToGo, with ongoing business operations and brands maintained, including employees and offices. CEO Laura Meyer anticipates continued success and stable partnership relations post-acquisition. Gruppo Dertour, part of the German Rewe Group, operates over 130 companies and employs more than 10,000 people. HomeToGo, a SaaS-enabled marketplace, offers over 15 million vacation rental listings worldwide.

🏦 Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Resorts Collection's first venture in Italy, located in the hills of Florence, is set to open on March 2. Lorenzo Maraviglia, with over twenty years of experience in international hotel management, joins as the new general manager. Born in Tuscany, Maraviglia honed his hospitality skills in New York, starting as a waiter at Le Cirque while earning a degree in Hospitality and Business Management. His career includes launching Armani Hotel Dubai and Ritz Carlton Beijing, and roles at Four Seasons resorts in Dubai. Before joining Collegio alla Querce, he served as general manager of Four Seasons Hotel Taormina for four years, significantly contributing to its success and global recognition through The White Lotus series. Christian Clerc, President and CEO of Auberge Resorts Collection, values Maraviglia's local expertise and international experience for the launch of their first Italian hotel.

🚧 Rhea hires Virginia D'Agata as People & Organization Manager, leveraging her over 20 years of HR experience to strengthen the company's ethical and sustainable team management. CEO Andrea Pozzolini emphasizes D'Agata's respect for people and passion for her work, aligning with Rhea's core value of social sustainability. Rhea, established by Aldo Doglioni Majer in 1960, stands out in the coffee break machine production industry, with a presence in over 100 countries and subsidiaries in 10 foreign nations.

🍻 Asahi Beverages unites CEO roles of Asahi Lifestyle Beverages, Carlton & United Breweries, and Asahi Beverages NZ into one Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) position to simplify management. Danny Celoni, CEO of CUB since 2022, will leave by end of June 2025; Nigel Parsons, CEO of ALB since March 2021, becomes CCO from April 1, 2025, overseeing Australia and New Zealand operations. Andrew Campbell remains in charge of New Zealand operations as Country Manager, and Brian Phan's role as Chief Growth Officer expands to include marketing and portfolio management. Asahi's restructuring, announced November 2024, consolidates four regional headquarters into three starting April 2025, integrating Oceania and Southeast Asian operations. Non-alcoholic beverage operations under Asahi Holdings Southeast Asia will merge with Asahi Beverages Pty. Ltd, and East Asian alcohol beverage business will move under Asahi Group Japan Ltd.

📈 Gianmarco Laviola, 53, with a background in Business Economics and Marketing from Bocconi University, has been named the new CEO of Salov SpA, a leading Italian olive oil sector company and owner of Filippo Berio and Sagra brands. Laviola brings experience from KPMG, Unilever, Anheuser Busch, Mareblu, Thai Union Group PCL, Bolton Alimentari, and Princes Italia. Salov, founded in 1919 by Giovanni Silvestrini and Lucca entrepreneurs, aims to strengthen its market position, particularly the Filippo Berio brand, present in over 70 countries with a history of 150+ years. Salov, headquartered in Massarosa, Lucca, reported a 2023 net consolidated turnover of €518 million and sold 105 million liters of product. Since 2015, it has been part of the Bright Food Group and introduced Filippo Berio to the Italian market in late 2019. The company emphasizes quality, traceability, and sustainability through the Berio Method.

🍺 Birra Peroni announces key appointments: Giancarlo Di Chiara leads the On Premise Channel, and Jacopo Gianotti heads the Off Premise Channel. Di Chiara joined the company in 2017 and ascended through various roles, becoming Off Premise Channel Director in 2022. Gianotti, with prior experience at Cuki Cofresco, GB Foods, and Bolton Group, joined Birra Peroni in 2021 as Head of National Account Managers. Both report to Sales Director Andrea Tortella. Birra Peroni, part of Asahi Group, produces over 7 million hectoliters of beer annually, with 2+ million for export, symbolizing Made in Italy with 800+ employees across offices, sales force, and facilities in Bari, Rome, Padova, and Pomezia. The company commits to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals with "Legacy 2030".