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🏦 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.

🍕 Raf Bonetta Pizzeria, highlighted by Chef Francesco Sposito, nominated for TheFork Awards, is not just a competition but an initiative to appreciate Italian dining dynamism. Public voting on TheFork until October 2, 2024, with results announced October 29, 2024. Raffaele Bonetta, the owner, won "Novità dell'Anno 2024" Solania Award and ranks in the top 50 worldwide at 50 Top Pizza World. He's also a teacher at Accademia Nazionale Pizza Doc.

📦 Coca-Cola HBC Italia, a leading bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Italy, appointed Nicola Donato as the Director of the Fonti del Vulture bottling facility, responsible for bottling mineral waters Lilia and Sveva. In 2024, Coca-Cola HBC Italia invested €2 million in safety, water efficiency, and packaging circularity. Donato joined the company in 2019 and previously enhanced performance and reliability at the Marcianise plant.

📦 Giuseppe Giovane appointed as Director of Coca-Cola HBC Italia's Oricola (AQ) plant, tasked with overseeing the expansion and modernization projects. The company invested over 45 million euros for two new can production lines, operational by year's end. Giovane joined Coca-Cola HBC Italia in 2018 and became factory director in Rionero in Vulture (PZ) in May 2022, before taking the new role in the most invested plant of 2023.

🏨 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.

🍷 Montalbera, a renowned winery in Monferrato, appoints Dr. Alessandro Storgato as the new Sales Director and Horeca Specialist, with the support of Massimiliano Fonio, Commercial Director for Italy. The move aims to enhance customer loyalty, exponentially increase the Horeca Italy sales force, and spotlight Ruchè selections. This strategic step reflects Montalbera's investment in its team and innovative sales channels. General Manager Franco Morando extends best wishes for Storgato's success and the company's growth.

🍴 Alberto Toè will step down as executive chef of Horto restaurant at the end of the year, with a new chef selected by Norbert Niederkofler's team to ensure continuity and innovation. Toè contributed significantly to Horto's success, including earning a Michelin star and a green Michelin macaron for sustainability. Niederkofler highlights the importance of nurturing young talent and the evolving commitment to excellence as Horto prepares for the arrival of a new chef in 2025.

🍴 CEO Cristian Biasoni resigned from Chef Express, part of Gruppo Cremonini, for professional reasons, after significantly contributing to the company's growth. Biasoni also stepped down as President of AIGRIM, a FIPE Confcommercio association. His successor at Chef Express has not been announced yet, while AIGRIM awaits a board meeting to begin the election of a new President.

📆 The Comune of Mantova has initiated an open procedure to grant a 6-year concession for the bar catering service at the Istituto Superiore "E.Fermi". Horecanews.it provides daily updates on the hospitality and foodservice industry.