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🚀 Sean Duffy is confirmed as the new Secretary of Transportation of the USA, succeeding Pete Buttigieg. Duffy, a former Fox Business personality and member of Congress, was formally confirmed by the Senate. The US Travel Association looks forward to collaborating with Duffy to usher in a 'golden age of travel'.

📊 Allianz Partners announces executive changes: Laurent Floquet becomes Chief Operating Officer, succeeding Lars Rogge; Beatriz Corti appointed as Board Member and Chief Transformation Officer, taking over Floquet's previous role; Clara Silvestri joins as Chief Transformation Officer from March 1, after a tenure as CFO for Western Europe at Microsoft. CEO Tomas Kunzmann highlights the strategic vision and digital transformation expertise these appointments bring to Allianz Partners.

🌍 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.

📍 Gonzalo Aguilar, former COO for Europe at Marriott International, became CEO of Minor Hotels Europe & Americas in October 2024, succeeding Ramón Aragonés, who retired at the end of 2024 but remains on the board as non-executive Vice President. Aguilar brings over 30 years of hospitality experience and played a key role in integrating AC Hotels into Marriott. He will focus on strengthening the international integration of Minor's portfolio and accelerating hotel openings, especially in luxury and resort segments. His appointment will be formalized at the shareholder meeting by June 30, 2025.

🎭 Stefano Cigarini becomes divisional director Merlin for Gardaland and CEO of the resort from March 1. He was previously CEO at Cinecittà World and senior VP at Ferrari. Cigarini has led amusement parks in Italy, Europe, UAE, Russia, and held marketing roles at Universal Studios and Sony BMG Music Company since 2001. He became CEO of Zoomarine in 2008, MagicLand in 2011, and boosted Cinecittà World to the fourth-ranked amusement park in Italy by 2016. Gardaland celebrates its 50th anniversary as Sabrina de Carvalho moves to a new role within Merlin Entertainments.

✈ Volotea's Net Promoter Score (NPS) has risen to 39.2 network-wide, a 7.4 point increase since 2023, with Megavolotea customers scoring even higher at 50.5. In Italy, Volotea's NPS has climbed over 8 points to 42.1, reaching 53.9 among Megavolotea clients. Progress in 2024 includes an over 75% OTP15 (on-time performance within 15 minutes) and a 99.5% completion factor. Chief Experience Officer Alex de Jesús credits this success to a balance of quality service, personalized attention, and competitive rates.

✈ Air Dolomiti, an Italian regional airline founded by Alcide Leali, has expanded to 1,000 employees and a fleet of 26 aircraft. Joerg Eberhart, the airline's president, was appointed CEO of Ita Airways following an agreement with Lufthansa. Air Dolomiti is expected to play a key feeder role for Ita Airways flights departing from Rome Fiumicino.

📍 Stefano De Carlo from Anpac met with Ita Airways' new management for a 'conoscitivo' meeting, aiming for future stability and consolidation. Discussed topics included development plans, pay increases, and employment prospects. The fleet renewal is expected to save on fuel and improve commercialization, yet contract renewal remains unresolved. Lufthansa's involvement suggests a cautious approach in the first year, with opportunities for long-haul expansion for Ita. Union representatives are cautiously optimistic post-meeting.

📍 Lufthansa is acquiring a 41% stake in Ita Airways, with Jörg Eberhart appointed as CEO. Shareholder meetings are ongoing to confirm Sandro Pappalardo, with a background in Sicilian tourism, as president—unexpected among speculated names. The board will consist of five members, including at least two women, with two appointed by Italy and one by Germany.

🚢 Norwegian Cruise Line to invest $5 billion over the next five years in new ships and refurbishments for its exclusive brands, Regent and Oceania, as announced by CEO Harry Sommer. Jason Montague, current president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, appointed as the head of luxury segment starting February 17. Five new ships planned by 2029, with Oceania Allura launching in July in the Mediterranean. 'Project Quattro' first ship expected around 2027. Regent to build two larger class ships by 2029. Oceania Marina and Oceania Riviera to be refurbished in 2026 and 2027, respectively; Regent's Seven Seas Mariner in 2023 and Seven Seas Voyager in 2026.