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🏡 Xavier Padovani, co-founder of Experimental Group, highlights Cowley Manor Experimental's hospitality combining 17th-century architecture with contemporary creativity in Gloucestershire, Cotswolds. Designed by Dorothée Meilichzon, the hotel boasts 36 colorful rooms and links historical legacies to modern living. The property, dating back to 1695, was once exchanged by Edward the Confessor and served as a WWII refuge. Cowley Manor features a dining room, cocktail bar, library, garden room, game room, living room, spa, and a soon-to-open stone and wood building. The design pays tribute to "Alice in Wonderland" with geometric decorations and vibrant colors. Materials like lacquer, enameled lava, and marble enhance the colors throughout the hotel. The traditional English pedestal sink reinvented with lacquered wood and lava stone, and the bathrooms feature the Diametro35 series by Ritmonio. Chef Jackson Boxer leads the restaurant, and a spa offers vegan skincare treatments. Guests can experience foraging and seasonal cocktail masterclasses on the manor's grounds. The marketing strategy includes local and global outreach, with constant updates to adapt to market changes.

📍 Samuel Maubanc has been appointed as the new general director of Cruise Lines International Association (Clia) in Europe. His mandate includes leading the association towards achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and promoting responsible tourism with ports and destinations for sustainable growth. With a background as general director at Neste and general manager at Liquid Gas Europe, Maubanc has focused on decarbonization, renewable development, and green fuels. Kelly Craighead, president and CEO of Clia, is confident that Maubanc's leadership will accelerate the cruise sector's sustainability program. Maubanc aims to support the transition to sustainable transport, influence policy makers, and build a secure supply chain for the maritime sector, acknowledging the industry's role in European competitiveness and industrial innovation.

🏠 Salvatore Sozzo is appointed General Manager of Fonteverde Lifestyle & Thermal Retreat by Italian Hospitality Collection, enhancing the 5-star thermal resort's management in San Casciano dei Bagni, Siena province. With 30 years of luxury hospitality experience beginning in the UK and encompassing roles at Forte Village Resort, Marcegaglia Hotels & Resorts, and most recently, Palazzo Doglio Cagliari as General Manager, Sozzo aims to merge tradition with innovation, offering treatments that blend ancient thermal practices with cutting-edge technology for a comprehensive wellness journey.

🚢 MSC Cruise Division, led by Leonardo Massa as Vice President for Southern Europe, competes with Royal Caribbean and Carnival Group. The company is expanding in the USA with the launch of the World America ship in April 2025 and the opening of a new cruise terminal in Miami by summer, involving a €400 million investment with Fincantieri. MSC has 2 brands across 3 market segments: traditional cruises, MSC Yacht Club for upscale clients, and Explora Journey for luxury.

🚀 Alexander Vervoort is the new Commercial Director for Italy and the East Mediterranean area at Air France-KLM. Air France-KLM operated direct flights from 15 Italian airports to Paris Charles-De-Gaulle and Amsterdam Schiphol, totaling over 14,000 frequencies. Vervoort highlighted Italy's importance and his anticipation to collaborate with local partners. Upcoming winter season will see new destinations including Salvador de Bahia, Manila, Malé, and Portland, alongside service quality innovations with new travel cabins and aircrafts. By year-end, Air France will introduce a new luxury first class.

🚢 Luigi Stefanelli, Associate Vice President of Costa Crociere for Southern Europe, aims to reassure travel agencies of close distribution ties at TTG Travel Experience. TTG Italia’s podcast "Gente di Viaggi" featuring Remo Vangelista discusses the cruise company's challenges and future plans. By 2025, Stefanelli is tasked with introducing market innovations and products to stay competitive.

🚀 Massimo Scantamburlo set to become the CEO of Hertz Italia, succeeding Massimiliano Archiapatti who will take on the role of Vice President Operation Europe. Scantamburlo joined Hertz Italia in 2013 as Sales Director and will continue this role until a replacement is appointed. He expressed gratitude and pride in continuing to grow the brand and thanked Archiapatti for his leadership and fostering a culture of seeing customers as 'Guests'.

🚀 Oman Air adds a fifth weekly flight from Milan Malpensa to Muscat starting December 19, in addition to the four new weekly frequencies from Rome Fiumicino commencing December 20. Massimo Tocchetti, Aigo president and Oman's Ministry of Heritage and Cultural Tourism representative for Italy, notes a +5% increase in arrivals from January to July and a strong autumn demand promising further growth by end of December. Bird-watching and geological explorations are trending activities in Oman's 20+ nature reserves.

📈 Pietro de Arena joins Alidays Travel Experiences as head of Marketing, with over 20 years of experience. He will lead a team to develop new strategies promoting the company's values and mission in Italian and international markets. CEO Davide Catania endorses de Arena's cross-sectional vision and experience as key for advancing the company's unique travel experiences that aim to bring happiness to people.

🏢 Roberto Pannozzo, newly appointed CEO of Carrani Tours, aims to achieve technological transition. Chiara Gigliotti, the former CEO, will serve as a senior consultant throughout the next year and manage events for Carrani's centenary. Pannozzo's goal for 2025 includes a 10-20% growth in passengers and revenue, with sales for 2025 already up by 30% compared to the same period this year.