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📍 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.

🚀 Emirates is recruiting cabin crew in Italy, with 5 open days across Venice (January 11), Rome, Milan, Naples, and Florence (January 29). Since 2022, Emirates has hired 8,000 cabin crew members through dedicated open days in 353 cities. The airline's cabin crew includes over 23,500 individuals, with more than 770 Italians. Benefits offered include tax-free salary, company-provided accommodation, airport transport, medical coverage, and exclusive discounts in Dubai.

🚀 Benjamin Gubitz appointed as the new CFO of Flix, the parent company of Flixbus. Gubitz, who joined Flix in 2015 and became VP in 2017, succeeds Christoph Debus, now CEO at Dertour. Gubitz's promotion is backed by his contributions to Flix's growth strategy and deep company knowledge. Under his leadership, Flix aims to continue its profitable growth trajectory and has set ambitious goals for the coming years.

🚢 MSC, through its luxury division Explora, aims to expand in the high-end cruise market, as per CEO Gianni Onorato, who acknowledges the challenge, especially in Southern Europe compared to the US and UK. Explora faces established competitors and needs to design purely luxury itineraries. Onorato is optimistic about significant satisfaction from this market segment by 2025, despite the inevitable struggles in the initial phase.

📆 Alessio Lazazzera, hailing from Sant’Agnello di Sorrento, has a notable 35-year career in hospitality management across iconic establishments including Ciga Hotels, Sheraton, Starwood, Relais & Chateaux, and The Leading Hotels of the World. As general manager, he led Grand Hotel Quisisana in Capri for 13 years (2002-2015) and later managed 5-star luxury hotels like St. Regis Venice San Clemente Palace and Falisia, Luxury Collection Resort & SPA in Trieste. Since 2017, Lazazzera serves as the general manager of the Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort. He is celebrated for his leadership, ethics, and open-mindedness, traits acknowledged by his colleagues at Ehma.

🏫 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.