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🏠 Massimo Brancaleoni, an Italian expert with over 25 years of commercial experience, joins Kempinski Hotels as Chief Commercial Officer starting November 1, succeeding Amanda Elder. Kempinski manages 81 hotels in 35 countries and has 26 projects underway. Brancaleoni, a graduate in Economics and a university lecturer in Genoa, has served as Senior Vice President Sales and Revenue at Silversea Cruises and spent approximately 20 years at Costa Crociere in various leadership roles. He has worked in cities including Paris, Genoa, Hong Kong, Madrid, Miami, and Monaco. His expertise in Pricing & Revenue Management, Commercial Planning and Operations, and Digital Transformation is highlighted by Barbara Muckermann, CEO of Kempinski Group.

✈ Starting December, Etihad Airways will double its daily flights from Malpensa to Abu Dhabi, increasing from 10 to 14 weekly connections. This enhancement, highlighted by Sea Aeroporti di Milano's Andrea Tucci, aims to improve travel opportunities and connectivity. Arik De of Etihad Airways emphasizes the commitment to the Italian market and passenger flexibility with an adapted schedule for convenient hotel check-out times.

🏦 Francesco Calia, with over 23 years of international real estate experience, returns to Cushman & Wakefield Italia as head of hospitality. He previously worked at the firm before joining CBRE Italy. Calia will operate from Milan, while Alessandro Belli, head of investments for hospitality, will be based in Rome, covering Central and Southern Italy. CEO Joachim Sandberg emphasizes the strategic importance of the Italian hotel sector and the company's growth in this market.

🏨 Simone Giorgi, General Manager of Park Hyatt Milano, was awarded 'Hotelier of The Year' by Virtuoso, a global luxury and experiential travel network. Giorgi's career began at Cornell University and spans over 33 years in the hospitality industry. He personally calls each of the 260 staff members at Park Hyatt to wish them happy birthday, emphasizing personal respect, training, and involvement. The hotel focuses on 'human touch' luxury and a natural approach to guest relations, achieving guest satisfaction 99% of the time.

🚢 Anna Nash was appointed as the global president of Explora Journeys, the luxury cruise division of Msc, following the departure of former chief executive Michael Ungerer in March. Nash, with a decade at luxury hotel brand Aman as chief commercial officer, is welcomed by Msc's executive chairman Pierfrancesco Vago to bolster Explora Journeys' global recognition and set new luxury travel standards.

📌 September 2015 - Luca Finardi becomes General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Milan. In 2018, he's named Area Vice President Operations for Italy, overseeing the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como. As of September, he takes on a new challenge as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Paris, and Area Vice President Operations for Italy, France, and the Czech Republic. Stephanie Greger, a German national with over 25 years of experience, is appointed as the new General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Milan, after joining the group in 2018 and becoming Hotel Manager in September 2021.

📆 Stephanie Greger has been appointed the new General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Milan. She joined the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in 2018 as Director of Marketing and Commerce, and became Hotel Manager in September 2021. Luca Finardi, who has been the hotel's GM since its opening in 2015, now takes over as GM of Mandarin Oriental, Paris, and as Area Vice President Operations for Italy, France, and the Czech Republic. Finardi started with the group in 2014 and oversaw the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como in 2018.

🏡 Simone Giorgi, General Manager of Park Hyatt Milano since 2018, was named "Hotelier of the Year" by luxury travel network Virtuoso during the 36th Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas. Selected by a jury of travel agencies, consultants, and network partners, Giorgi leads the 5-star luxury hotel which boasts 108 rooms and suites overlooking Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, near Milan's high-end shopping streets. The property features Pellico 3 Milano restaurant, La Cupola Lounge, MioLab bar, and the AQVAM Spa powered by Beautick.

💻 BizAway, a business travel service company, appointed Fabio Bianchi as the new Head of Engineering. Bianchi, an IT expert, aims to combine digital potential with human skills for quality assistance. Previously, Bianchi worked for 7 years with international companies in Amsterdam and Sydney, and upon returning to Italy in 2018, he took on strategic roles in travel and fashion industries, overseeing technological departments for global B2C and B2B marketplaces. Flavio Del Bianco, Cofounder and CTO of BizAway, values Bianchi's tech expertise and customer sensitivity.

🏨 Christian Clerc to become President and CEO of Auberge Resorts in September, succeeding Craig Reid after his 10-year tenure. Clerc has significant industry experience, including as Global President of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts from 2016 to 2022. At Four Seasons, Clerc oversaw operations of 127 hotels, 51 residential properties, over 50 properties in development, and a workforce of 50,000 across 47 countries. Auberge Resorts, owned by The Friedkin Group, has 28 properties worldwide.