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👨‍💼 Mattia Tipaldi will become the Chief Commercial Officer of Sammontana Italia in January 2026. With over 15 years of experience in the Food & Beverage sector, his past roles include Chief Commercial Officer for Sammontana and the FdA Group. Tipaldi aims to enhance the company's presence in domestic and international markets by implementing strategic commercial practices and strengthening their market position.

📍 Christian Zandonella will become the director of Danieli, A Four Seasons Hotel in Venice, set to reopen in mid-2026. The hotel features three interconnected palaces, including the 15th-century Palazzo Dandolo. Interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon leads the renovation, expanding accommodations to 176 rooms by 2027. Zandonella aims to blend luxury with authentic Venetian experiences, offering exclusive access to private palaces, secret gardens, and historic canal tours, while fostering local cultural connections.

🏨 A Como, aprile 2025, Villa d’Este S.p.A. acquista Palazzo Venezia dal Gruppo LarioHotels. Rebranded into Villa d’Este La Collezione, it's the first 5-star The Leading Hotels of the World in Como. Barbara Gibellini is the acting general manager. The historical Caffè Cavour will reopen in spring 2026. Executive chef Alessandro Rinaldi leads the restaurant Altariva. Deniz Ömürgönülşen emphasizes the hotel's significance in enriching Italian hospitality.

🏠 Giulio Polegato, general manager at Verdura Resort, Sciacca, has a career spanning over 30 years in luxury hospitality across multiple countries. Starting in 1987 at London's Savoy, he gained experience in Paris, Germany, and Switzerland. In Italy, he managed Hotel Villa Cipriani and Lefay Resort. Verdura Resort, known for its low 3.2% turnover rate in 2024, currently employs over 450 staff. Polegato was recognized with Italian honors for his contributions to the industry.

📈 Karelle Lamouche is appointed CEO for Europe and North Africa at Accor, overseeing the Premium, Midscale & Economy segment. With over 3,000 hotels, this region accounts for about 40% of Accor's offerings. Lamouche, part of Accor since 1998, previously served as COO for Europe and North Africa. Her leadership spans hotel operations, commercial strategy, and more. Jean-Jaques Morin highlights her expertise in optimizing investments and guest experiences. Lamouche aims to drive growth and energize established destinations.

🏨 William Fisher, with over 30 years of international hospitality experience, has been appointed General Manager at Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria. Previously, he was General Manager at Hilton London Metropole, and played a pivotal role in the 2015 opening of Hilton Chengdu, China. A Loyola University graduate, Fisher's leadership spans luxury hotels in Europe and Asia. His managerial style focuses on sustainability, innovation, and enhancing guest experiences, aligned with Rome Cavalieri's ethos since 1963.

📈 Carlo Costa, chief corporate officer at Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), was elected vice president of EMECA during its general assembly in 2025. EMECA, based in Brussels, represents 25 major European exhibition centers, organizing 2,000 fairs annually with 400,000 exhibitors and 38.5 million visitors across 38 million square meters. IEG, listed on Euronext Milan, hosts 60 fairs and 150 events globally, employing over 700 people. The assembly focused on the 2025 sales growth and 2026 prospects, addressing geopolitical challenges and investments in decarbonization and digitalization.

🏨 William Fisher, nuovo direttore generale del Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, porta oltre 30 anni di esperienza internazionale, dopo aver diretto l'Hilton London Metropole. Con un approccio pratico e orientato alle persone, si concentra su esperienze ospitali uniche, sostenibilità e innovazione. Diplomato alla Loyola University di New Orleans, ha ricoperto ruoli di leadership in Europa e Asia presso hotel di lusso come InterContinental, Ritz Carlton e Orient Express.

📅 Gaia Crespi has been appointed as the new Marketing Director of the Israel National Tourist Office. With extensive experience in marketing and corporate dynamics from her work with a renowned tour operator, she aims to revitalize Israel's tourism sector. Kalanit Goren, the Israel National Tourist Office Director, expressed hope that Crespi's fresh perspective will boost the destination's recovery. Crespi is focused on market needs, innovative collaborations, and promoting Israel's unique offerings.

📰 Nicola Scolamacchia has been elected as the national president of Assohotel Confesercenti by the national assembly in Rome. Vittorio Messina, president of Assoturismo Confesercenti, extended his congratulations. Scolamacchia aims to enhance Italy's unique hotel heritage by promoting investments in innovation and revitalization.