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🍻 Simon Hunt, with over 30 years in the premium alcohol industry, will become CEO of Campari Group after a general meeting on January 15, 2025. He replaces interim co-CEOs Paolo Marchesini and Fabio Di Fede. Hunt, who contributed to the success of international brands, notably served as CEO at William Grant & Sons (2016-2020) and held significant roles at Diageo, Allied Domecq, and Pernod Ricard. Campari Group aims for growth with Hunt's global luxury brand-building experience.

📍 After four years, Maria Carmela Colaiacovo hands over the presidency of Aica to Elisabetta Fabri, 62-year-old president of Starhotels. Elisabetta, who was unanimously elected, has committed to economic advocacy, combating seasonality, supporting lesser-known destinations, and promoting environmental and social sustainability in Italian hotel companies. She also aims to enhance professionalism by attracting youth and seeks reduced labor costs and bureaucracy from the government. Aica's new vice presidents include Antonio Zacchera, Massimo Caputi, Giancarlo Carriero, Nicola Vladimiro Ciccarelli, Maria Carmela Colaiacovo, Marco Gilardi, and Sofia Gioia Vedani.

📖 Alessio Anedda, a 32-year-old Italian hospitality professional, is the F&B Director at the Four Seasons Florence. His career started as a waiter at Disney World in Florida post-high school. Anedda studied at Les Roches with a focus on hospitality and entrepreneurship, including internships in San Francisco and Shanghai. He returned to Italy in 2020 during the pandemic after a stint in Miami. As a manager, Anedda leads a team of 150, focusing on team orientation, customer well-being, and detail-oriented service. He emphasizes the importance of consistency and risk-taking in career growth.

🍷 In Bologna, during the 13th "Mercato dei Vini dei Vignaioli Indipendenti", the FIVI assembly awarded Sergio Mottura the "Leonildo Pieropan" Prize 2024. Mottura, born in 1942, is a notable Lazio winemaker and FIVI member recognized for his dedication to territory, culture, and sustainable practices. FIVI, founded in 2008, now encompasses over 1,700 independent Italian wine producers managing more than 17,000 hectares of vineyards. Lorenzo Cesconi, the current FIVI president, announced he will not seek re-election in the upcoming February 13 elections.

🏖️ Th Resorts held their corporate event 'Campo Base' in Padova, Milano, and Pesaro, bringing together all operational structures and directors. President Graziano Debellini emphasized growth and transformation through strong values and supportive shareholders. Newly appointed CEO Alberto Peroglio Longhin prioritized consolidating growth by streamlining processes, enhancing the brand, and organizational innovation. Maria Debellini, appointed as Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer, aims to protect brand values through innovation. COO Salvatore Piazza will manage product, operational, and commercial areas to optimize processes. Key strategies include dynamic pricing with ElasticHotel technology, focus on measurable ESG initiatives, and investments in training and innovation.

🏖 Gabriel Escarrer, founder of Meliá Hotels International, passed away at 89. He began his hospitality journey at 21 with a small 60-bed hotel in Porreras, Majorca, in 1935. By 1984, Meliá expanded to 90 hotels following the acquisition of Hotasa. Escarrer initiated international expansion in 1985, reaching Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Turkey, Morocco, and Colombia. In June of the previous year, he handed over the company's presidency to his son, Gabriel Escarrer Jaume, after nearly 70 years of leadership.

📅 La Commissione von Der Leyen II è stata approvata dal Parlamento UE con 370 voti favorevoli, 282 voti contrari e 36 astensioni. Apostolos Tzitzikōstas è stato nominato Commissario europeo per i trasporti e il turismo sostenibile, una nuova carica che incorpora il turismo oltre ai trasporti, precedentemente gestiti da Adina-Ioana Vălean. Questa mossa rafforza il dialogo per il turismo europeo a Bruxelles.

📌 TH Resorts, under the leadership of President Graziano Debellini, outlined a new organizational chart and a growth plan at "Campo Base" event. New CEO Alberto Peroglio Longhin succeeded Giuliano Gaiba, emphasizing process efficiency, brand enhancement, and organizational innovation. Maria Debellini becomes Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer, while Salvatore Piazza takes on Chief Operation Officer, focusing on product quality and innovation. The strategy includes dynamic pricing with ElasticHotel, ESG focus, and investments in training and innovation.

📍 During 'Campo Base', an event by Th Resorts in Padova, Milano, and Pesaro, President Graziano Debellini outlined strategic directions and organizational restructuring. New CEO Alberto Peroglio Longhin prioritizes growth through process efficiency, brand enhancement, and organizational innovation. Maria Debellini became Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer, focusing on innovation while preserving brand values. COO Salvatore Piazza aims to streamline operations for a recognizable yet innovative product. Dynamic pricing, ESG-focused actions, and investments in training and innovation are key strategic initiatives.

📌 Kerten Hospitality appoints Giacomo Nicolodi as Group Marketing & Communication Director. The anticipated opening of Cloud 7 in Rome is set for January 2025, promising a fusion of contemporary design and Rome's rich history, featuring an artistic project. Nicolodi, focusing on growth strategy, will announce a new hospitality brand in 2025 aiming to redefine guest experiences through collaborations across fashion, design, automotive, sports, and lifestyle sectors.