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🏫 Lufthansa, in 2025, will invest €325 million for a 41% stake in ITA and reorganize operations at Munich and Frankfurt hubs due to past passenger issues. CEO Carsten Spohr is addressing the decline in quality, particularly during peak summer periods. Jens Ritter will oversee Munich operations, while Klaus Froese will be responsible for Frankfurt, aiming for stable, reliable, and punctual flight operations and improved customer satisfaction.

📊 Master Explorer expanded its commercial team with Adriano Bertolini and Filippo Di Marzo managing strategic areas including Piemonte, Liguria, Toscana, Sicilian market, and Reggio Calabria province. A new b2b portal 'Prenotando' is launching soon. An ongoing promotion guarantees 18% commission on bookings until the end of December, impacting long-haul product sales with an 80% increase over last year, especially to the USA and Japan.

📅 Francesco Maio rejoins Mappamondo as Commercial Director after a four-year stint at Futura Vacanze, having previously held the same position from 2012 to 2020. CEO Andrea Mele highlights Mappamondo's structured growth and a record 2024 with revenue up 13% from 2023. Maio, with deep ties to the company, leads a national sales team of 10, ready for new challenges in 2025.

🌊 Bud Darr has been appointed as the new president and CEO of the cruise industry's international association, Clia. Taking office on February 3, he succeeds Kelly Craighead who will leave Clia at the end of 2024. Darr, who has been the executive vice president at MSC Group since 2017, emphasizes innovation and sustainability for the sector's future.

💉 Terme di Sirmione, a century-old wellness facility, has undergone rebranding to emphasize the scientific approach of their services, now highlighting "The Science of Thermalism". Terme Virgilio has been renamed to Terme di Sirmione - Therapy District, manned by a committee of medical experts and specialist doctors. Aquaria, with 200,000 annual visitors, is rebranded as Terme di Sirmione - SPA & Thermal Garden. Additionally, four hotels are now under the new designation Terme di Sirmione - Wellness Hotels, and a cosmetic line is introduced as Terme di Sirmione - Cosmetics Institute. General Director Margherita De Angelis affirms that this rebranding reflects investment in medical research and the development of treatments using hydrogen sulfide-rich water, whose benefits are scientifically proven.

📈 Damini Lykidi Diehl appointed as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for EMEA region at D-EDGE Hospitality Solutions, a provider of innovative hotel technology solutions. With over 20 years of experience in sales, business development, and corporate strategy, including significant roles at global organizations like Google, Damini enhances D-EDGE's executive committee as the company continues its international expansion. This strategic appointment aligns with D-EDGE's mission to support hoteliers by expanding technological solutions and services in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

🏢 In November, Italy's Business Travel Trend index by Gruppo Uvet was at 95, slightly down from October's 101. The year-to-date value held steady at 97, while transactions at 82 marked a slight decrease (-2) from October, with an average spending index dropping by 4 points. Hotel sector values fell by 4 points to 116 with a 2-point decrease in bookings but remained positive at 100 transactions. Air travel showed no growth with a travel value of 81 and transactions at 71. Car rentals experienced a 3-point drop yet stayed at 149. The rail sector saw a 6-point increase, reaching 76 in value and 69 in transactions. Average spending index decreased by 4 points to 116, reducing the progressive November value to 124. Domestic flights (97), European routes (92), and intercontinental flights (96) all decreased.

🏨 Elisabetta Fabri has been elected as the new president of Confindustria Alberghi by the association's general assembly, with Vice Presidents Antonio Zacchera, Massimo Caputi, Giancarlo Carriero, Nicola Vladimiro Ciccarelli, outgoing president Maria Carmela Colaiacovo, Marco Gilardi, and Sofia Gioia Vedani also appointed. Fabri expresses her commitment to addressing the industry's challenges and fostering growth, emphasizing hospitality as a strategic pillar for Italy's economic and cultural development. Confindustria Alberghi prioritizes the industry's role in the economy and job creation, highlighting the importance of ESG models, sustainable management, technological advancements, and the need for cohesive participation and shared values among operators.

📈 Rome, December 4, 2024 - Elisabetta Fabri was elected President of Confindustria Alberghi, taking over from past President Maria Carmela Colaiacovo. The General Assembly held at Villa Lubin, CNEL headquarters, marked the beginning of a new mandate focused on innovation, growth, made in Italy excellence, and sustainability. Priority is given to the strategic role of the hospitality sector in Italy's economy. Vice Presidents Antonio Zacchera, Massimo Caputi, Giancarlo Carriero, Nicola Vladimiro Ciccarelli, Maria Carmela Colaiacovo, Marco Gilardi, and Sofia Gioia Vedani were appointed, along with the first 8 members of the Steering Committee for 2024/2026.

📍 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.