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🏦 Andrea Mancini appointed as Lead Director, Italy Hotels Transactions, Emea Hotels & Hospitality Capital Markets at JLL. Mancini previously served as Director at CBRE and worked at Colliers International, focusing on residential investments and hotel and leisure sector. William Duffey of JLL highlighted Italy's dynamic capital markets with transactions amounting to $2.12 billion last year, involving high-profile deals like Club Med Kamarina and Grand Imperiale Forte dei Marmi. Tourist flows in Italy have reached 98% of pre-pandemic levels, with 129 million visitors. Mancini will operate from Milan, coordinating with the London team led by Jurrian Dompeling to expand JLL's market presence in Italy.

📌 Giuseppe De Martino, acclaimed as manager of the year by Ehma, hails from Sorrento, the potential "capital of hospitality", and manages St. Regis Rome. De Martino's hospitality journey began 30 years ago, influenced by Sorrento's deep-rooted hospitality culture. He left Sorrento at 20, garnering international experience in cities like London, Paris, New York at the Waldorf Astoria, and Amsterdam. Since March 2018, he has been the General Manager of The St. Regis Rome. Under his leadership, the hotel fosters a culture of authenticity and generosity, partners with local artisans, and integrates contemporary art through a partnership with Galleria Continua. De Martino also mentors the younger generation in hospitality and teaches at Luiss Business School, emphasizing the industry's potential for diverse professional roles.

🏨 The Enac Board of Directors has named Olbia Airport - Costa Smeralda after Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, acknowledging his exceptional contribution to the development of tourism in Sardinia. This follows an official request by the Municipality of Olbia, highlighting Aga Khan's role in the region's economic and cultural transformation. In 1963, he founded Alisarda, which later became Meridiana and then Air Italy, greatly impacting the island's economic and social growth and job creation. The General Manager will formalize the dedication after Infrastructure and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini's evaluation, with the relevant ordinance to be adopted by the competent territorial director.

🏩 Joerg Eberhart, CEO of Ita Airways, met with market enterprises in Milan, demonstrating openness for dialogue and confirming the airline's commitment to maintaining "an Italian identity." Eberhart, along with CCO Emiliana Limosani, discussed the potential of Rome Fiumicino as a major hub and expressed intentions to expand long-haul connections, possibly from Fiumicino, and increase domestic flights, especially towards the islands. The meeting left businesses hopeful for a partnership with an attentive airline, different from past strategies of shareholder Lufthansa with Swiss and Austrian.

🏖️ Anita Cancelliere has been appointed as the new Director of Sales at Chia Laguna Resort, with over 12 years of experience in sales and marketing, focusing on high-level hospitality for the last 7 years. She previously held positions as Director of Sales & Marketing at San Clemente Palace Kempinski LHW in Venice (2024) and at Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni on Lake Como (2018-2024). Cancelliere's expertise is expected to enhance the resort's positioning in national and international markets, in collaboration with Hilton Hotels & Resorts and other high-end global stakeholders. Ksenia Muzykantova, the Group Director of Sales & Marketing at IHC, announced the appointment, emphasizing Cancelliere's role in promoting Chia Laguna as an upper-scale destination, particularly since the 2021 rebranding of two of its hotels under the Hilton brand.

🏨 Maria Pia Intini joined Almar Resorts as Managing Director, part of the HNH Hospitality brand, announced by CEO Luca Boccato. Intini, with past roles including Development & Investment Director Europe at citizenM and positions at Colliers International and Cushman & Wakefield, brings extensive experience to the role. Almar Resorts currently operates three luxury resorts: in Veneto, Sardinia, and Sicily. Intini's academic background includes Tourism Economics in Italy and a Master's from Cornell University.

🏠 Sebastien Antoine, at 34 and from Quebec with Italian heritage, becomes the youngest general manager in the history of Sofitel Roma Villa Borghese. Inspired by his grandmother's stories and Italian cuisine, Antoine aims to enhance the 'French zest' of Sofitel while fostering an inclusive dynamic vision. He seeks to strengthen the hotel's connection with Rome, offer a cultural breakfast blend, and maintain a business-friendly environment with elegant meeting spaces. Sofitel's commitment to sustainability is marked by the 'Green Keys' recognition for environmental hospitality standards by the Foundation for Environmental Education.

🏠 Castel Monastero, owned by the Marcegaglia family, reopens on the first day of spring near Siena, showcasing its Michelin-starred Restaurant Contrada led by Executive Chef Davide Canella, which will reopen on April 15. The resort's Cantina restaurant will start serving again on March 21. Spa Monasterii, covering 1500 square meters, introduces a new Spa manager, Daniela Rossato, and will feature new wellness programs focused on holistic, botanical, and monastic themes throughout 2025. Guests can also enjoy truffle hunting, wine tasting in Chianti and Val d'Orcia, and olive oil experiences, as well as participating in the famous Palio events in Siena.

🏠 Silvia Collepardi appointed as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for Shedir Collection, a luxury hospitality brand with six properties in Rome and Capri. Collepardi, who recently served as Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts, brings international leadership experience to expand Shedir's market presence, particularly in the United States. She aims to grow revenue and optimize global partnerships while maintaining Shedir’s high standards of Italian hospitality. The team includes Sales Manager Luca Giuili, Revenue Director Nicola Pavia, and Sales Coordinator Anastasia Zaitseva, working alongside representation offices Wanderluxe Destinations and D Luxury Hospitality. Shedir Collection's General Manager, Cristiano Zucchiatti, commends Collepardi's international experience and luxury hospitality expertise.

✈ Starting in July 2025, Volotea will concentrate operations on international routes, focusing on France. They will offer three direct connections between France and Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport. The Lione route begins on July 4 with two flights per week. From July 6, the Marsiglia route will operate every Wednesday and Sunday. The Nantes route, extended until the end of October 2025, adds to the four weekly frequencies from Napoli. CEO Carlos Muñoz aims to strengthen Campania's ties with France and boost economic impact. Gesac CEO Roberto Barbieri is promoting the Cilento area, recognized by UNESCO, with targeted campaigns.