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🏆 After the merger between Ita Airways and Lufthansa, Joerg Eberhart has been appointed as both CEO and General Manager, succeeding Andrea Benassi. The recent management appointments give insight into the strategic direction of the new era for Ita Airways.

📈 Master Explorer announced a new addition to their commercial team with Emad Bodros joining recent hires Adriano Bertolini and Filippo Di Marzo. The travel company, with offices in Bari, Rome, and Milan, reported a 25% growth in 2024 and a 47% increase in long-haul bookings in January 2025 over the previous year. A promotion offering a 2% higher commission for 2025 bookings aims to boost pre-summer sales before the end of March.

🏖 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.

🏦 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.

🚢 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.

🏦 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.

🏨 Hosteda Hotels, led by Carlo Pompili, appointed Gioacchino Romani as General Operations Manager. Romani previously served 20 years at TH Hotels as Director. The move aims to enhance operational and management processes, setting the stage for Hosteda's structural growth starting next year. Hosteda currently operates 4 hotels in Italy and 2 in Zanzibar.

🌍 Trinity ViaggiStudio introduces summer study trips to unusual destinations like Mauritius, the United Arab Emirates, and China. In Mauritius, students stay in triple rooms with 30 hours of English lessons. The UAE offers double rooms at the University of Wollongong in Dubai with the same educational program. In China, Shanghai's East China University of Science and Technology hosts students aged 16-21 in single rooms, providing 30 hours of English and 10 hours of basic Mandarin classes, plus excursions.