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🚢 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.

📌 Alessandro Cavaliere, member of the Federalberghi board and president of Adava, is reelected to Hotrec's executive committee. This confirmation took place during Hotrec's 89th assembly in Warsaw. Representing Italy, Cavaliere emphasizes his responsibility to small, tourism-dependent communities, especially in mountainous regions. He advocates for their interests within an organization that spans 36 nations.

📍 Giuseppe Pagliara, managing director of Gruppo Nicolaus and finalist of the 2024 TTG Star edition, emphasizes the importance of local roots in Puglia. The company, which originated in Ostuni, has expanded with offices in Milan and Rome. Despite considering a move of the headquarters to these major business cities, Pagliara cites ethical and sustainable business practices in the South as key to future tourism success during the TTG Star award ceremony in Rimini.

🌲 Forestis introduces the exclusive Forestis Villa, available for private rental from December 1. Located on Plose mountain's southern slope, close to the main Forestis resort in the Dolomites, the villa accommodates up to 10 guests. It features a spa, wine cellar, private chef, and concierge. Constructed in 1912, the villa was rejuvenated by owners Teresa and Stefan Hinteregger and architect Armin Sader, restoring structural elements by hand. The 1200 square meter space includes a living room with a fireplace, fully-equipped kitchen, cinema room, event space, five bedrooms, and a 400 square meter spa with a rain shower, Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, relaxation room with a fireplace, heated indoor and outdoor pools, and a Technogym-equipped fitness room. This opening marks the second phase in a series of extensive renovation projects.