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🍴 Lorenzo Neri, originally from Tuscany, becomes the new resident chef at Barbagianni restaurant in Colle di Val d’Elsa (SI), working under the guidance of Michelin-starred executive chef Alessandro Rossi of Gabbiano 3.0. Neri has had a successful career in starred kitchens across Italy and France and brings his experience from places like the 2-star Michelin La Madia in Licata and 1-star Michelin establishments like Vecchia Malcesine and Le Cap. Barbagianni is part of the Elite Group and aims for a further leap in quality with Neri's arrival.

🍴 La Sbornia in Verduno, seeks a chef de rang with 7+ years' experience, essential English proficiency, and wine knowledge. Offering a fixed-term contract with potential permanent employment, 5-day workweek, and split shifts between 11:30-15:30/18:00-23:00, except closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Salary ranges from €1,700 to €2,000 net monthly plus bonuses, with career advancement opportunities. Accommodation assistance provided but at the candidate's expense.

🛫 Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr criticizes Boeing for delays in delivering 41 new aircraft (777X and 787), which should have already been operational. These delays are affecting the financial performance of Lufthansa, referred to as the "problem child" of the group. Spohr aims to turn around the airline by 2026 for its centenary.

🏠 Robin Czullay, an employee at HotelPartner, is celebrating 10 years with the company since joining in November 2014. Initially working in the Bern office, Robin focused on the Swiss portfolio, advanced to Senior and then Chief positions, and managed the Austrian market and UK business until 2022. He values continuous improvement, team spirit, and emphasizes a culture of learning and trust within the organization. Robin has contributed to key projects like the Look & Feel Task Force, impacting tools such as the dashboard and booking analysis. He dreams of opening a New York office and wishes to travel with his wife to exquisite hotels in the company's portfolio.

🛑 Fiavet Lazio, CNA Turismo Lazio, and Assoviaggi Lazio protest against a 300% fare hike for tourist buses in Rome ahead of the 2025 Jubilee Year. The associations criticize the timing and the measure itself, expressing anger and dismay just over two months before the event. The increase is seen as a financial burden on companies and tourists with an ordinance issued without proper consultation. They request an immediate meeting with Mayor Gualtieri and officials Patanè and Onorato.

🛥 Gnv's fleet renewal in 2025 will see the addition of four new ships, including Polaris, Orion, Virgo, and a secret fourth. Gnv Polaris, featuring 250 cabins and 300 seats, will be delivered on October 14, with a naming ceremony in China on October 24. The ship will arrive in Europe between November and December, then proceed to Italy for local market adaptation. CEO Matteo Catani highlights the network's reinforcement, focusing on Sicily, Sardinia, Albania, Tunisia, Morocco, Spain, the Balearic Islands, and Malta for freight—aiming to enhance summer services, particularly to Sicily, and subsequently improving overall network capacity.

🚀 Wizz Air CEO Jozsef Varadi announces the postponement of the project to create a Saudi Arabian subsidiary, which was planned to have up to 50 aircraft. Despite this, Wizz Air will launch flights from both Milan and London Gatwick to Jeddah with the A321xlr, expanding routes from Europe to a rapidly growing tourist destination. This decision comes after the airline's focus on the Middle East, but Jeddah will remain only as a destination, not a base like Wizz Air UK, Malta, and Abu Dhabi.

🍹 Jekaterina Stuģe, former CEO of Amber Beverage Group, has invested in the Italian premium aperitif brand Sprissetto to support its international expansion. Founded in 2020 by Marco Lo Greco, Sprissetto has grown rapidly, offering products like Sprissetto Classico, Bitter Venezia, Eden Sud, and Zero (non-alcoholic). The brand is distributed in over 10 countries, including Italy, where it collaborates with Borello Supermercati. Stuģe's experience is expected to further boost the brand's global growth while maintaining quality and innovation.

📆 At the G7 Agriculture and Fisheries in Syracuse, FIPE-Confcommercio's President Sergio Paolantoni from Rome received the "Ambassador of Italian Quality" award from Minister Francesco Lollobrigida for promoting Italian excellence through the Palombini Group's catering at international events. Valentina Picca Bianchi, President of FIPE-Confcommercio's Women Entrepreneurs Group, highlighted that 22% of active businesses in Italy are female-led, emphasizing their significant contribution to the country's economic and social progress.

🏡 At Hotel Principe di Savoia in Milan, the inaugural Best Luxury Hotel Awards concluded with Borgo dei Conti winning Best New Opening, Helvetia & Bristol Firenze for Best Design, I Tenerumi Therasia Resort Sea & Spa awarded Best Restaurant, Portrait Milano for Best Breakfast, Il Bar at Aman Venice for Best Bar, and Vincenzo Falcone of Bulgari Roma as Best General Manager. Other winners included San Pietro Positano for Best Service, Adler Spa Resort for Best Wellness & Spa, La Perla Corvaia for Best Sustainability Program, and Grand Hotel Victoria for Best Innovation Technology. Special career awards were given to Paolo Lorenzoni and Giuseppe Rossi, with Mario Mancini receiving a special prize. Borgo Egnazia, the G7 2024 venue, was also recognized for its exceptional contribution to Italian hospitality.