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📌 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.

🎄 Stefano Cigarini, CEO of Cinecittà World, launched a Chinese-themed Christmas event featuring over 220 luminous installations up to 8 meters tall along a 1 km walking path. Attractions include the Palazzo del Dragone, a mythical underwater realm, and the 30-meter-long Oriental World dragon. The park offers an immersive experience and a dedicated street food area for the holiday season.

🎭 Luciano Zanchi was unanimously reconfirmed as President of Assointrattenimento, part of Federturismo Confindustria. Zanchi is recognized for his work against illegal entertainment venues and is committed to continuing the fight for a fair and transparent market. The expert team includes Massimo Nicoli, Nicola Sogliani, Emilio and Edmondo Tancredi, Vice Presidents Gabriele D’Ambra, Gabriele Nicoli, Giancarlo Bornigia, and newly appointed Matteo Maini. Visit www.assointrattenimento.it for more information.

🚀 Delta Air Lines to launch a new fare stratification system by 2025, offering three different service levels in premium classes, particularly for long-haul flights. The first fare tier, Comfort Plus, will offer more legroom, dedicated overhead bin space, priority boarding, and snack options. Details of the new segmentation are yet to be revealed. Previously, Delta’s higher classes featured a standardized 'package'.

📈 Manuela Miraudo, marketing & events manager at Blu Hotels since 2010, was named by Forbes among Italy's top 100 marketing & communication directors for her influence in corporate strategies and consumer behavior with a focus on sustainability and digitalization. Recognized in the fifth edition of the list, Miraudo expressed gratitude towards Blu Hotels for their trust and belief in her potential. She has created innovative marketing campaigns attracting new customers and retaining existing ones.

🏆 Italian Minister of Economy and Finance Giancarlo Giorgetti, at the G20 in Rio de Janeiro, advocated for a swift resolution to the Ita-Lufthansa deal, awaiting final approval from the European Commission. Giorgetti suggested finalizing the matter before the new commission convenes, indicating the completion of requirements set by the current commission.

📈 Sebastian Ebel confirmed as CEO of Tui AG until 2028, alongside CFO Mathias Kiep. Tasked with guiding Tui's global transformation and expansion, the board reaffirmed trust post-Covid period, aiming for brand growth beyond Europe.

🚧 In the hospitality sector, women comprise 61% of the workforce and 64% in travel agencies and tour operators. Despite this, a woman earns 14.7% less than a man for the same roles. Only 7% of CEO positions in the leisure industry are held by women, 22% in top management, and 33% in senior management. Since 2019, there has been a +4% increase in female CEOs and +17% in managerial roles since 2007. For hotel managers, the increase is only +2%, with no change in female CEOs. Women in tourism management receive only 15% of media mentions. Closing gender gaps could raise GDP per capita by 20% and create nearly 300 million jobs by 2035. The average pension for men is about 60% higher than for women, with figures at €1,430 vs €884 in 2022.

📈 Manuela Miraudo, Marketing & Events Manager for Blu Hotels, recognized by Forbes as one of Italy's most influential Directors of Marketing & Communication. Sicilian, born in 1979, joined Blu Hotels as Event Manager at the administrative headquarters and quickly became Marketing and Communication Manager. Her innovative campaigns have significantly contributed to Blu Hotels' growth and customer loyalty, affirming its leadership in hospitality. Miraudo has been with the company since 2010.

🚀 Giuseppe De Martino was named the Italian Hotel General Manager of 2024 by EHMA – European Hotel Managers Association's Italian Chapter. De Martino, who has been the General Manager of The St. Regis Rome since March 2018, was recognized for his visionary leadership and innovative capabilities, contributing to the hotel's financial, operational, and reputational growth. He returned to Italy in 2008 after over a decade in international roles across New York, Amsterdam, Paris, and London. Previously, he managed Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center Rome (2013-2018) and The Westin Europa & Regina Venice (2008-2013). Since 2020, he's the Marriott East Italy Business Council Chair and teaches at Luiss Business School. De Martino has been an EHMA member since 2016.