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📍 Bartolomeo Fusco, an experienced hospitality manager from Umbria, Italy, will serve as General Manager of the new Orient Express hotel in Venice, opening in April 2026. Fusco has previously held leadership roles at Aman properties, including Aman Rosa Alpina and Aman Venice. He holds an MBA in Hospitality Management from MIB School of Management in Trieste. Gilda Perez-Alvarado, CEO of Orient Express, emphasizes Fusco’s expertise will enhance Venice's luxury travel scene.

🌎 Gian Marco Caprotti joins Mapo Travel as Product Manager for Africa and Latin America, boasting over 25 years in tourism. Mapo Travel enhances its offerings with new webinars and travel agent meetings focusing on Latin America, especially Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. Branch Manager Roberto Servetti and General Manager Barbara Marangi emphasize unique, tailor-made itineraries. The company continues to invest in travel agent training, with a growing number of partner agencies.

📋 Gaetano D'Errico, with over 20 years of international experience, joins Sammontana Italia to lead its Group Supply Chain and International Manufacturing. He has previously worked with P&G, Kellog, Henkel, and Becton Dickinson, bringing expertise in Lean, TPM, and WCM methodologies. D'Errico will report to CEO Alessandro Angelon and focus on enhancing global efficiency, sustainability, and operational quality. This strategic move aligns with the company's commitment to market expansion and operational excellence.

🏒 Barbara Mazzali resigned as Tourism Councillor of Lombardy. Entrepreneur Debora Massari, with no prior political experience, replaces her. Massari, daughter of Iginio Massari, will guide the region's tourism efforts for the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Mazzali will resume her role as a regional councillor for Fratelli d’Italia, the party to which Massari also belongs, marking a strategic political transition.

🍺 Alessandro Chiodi has been appointed as the new Director of the On Premise Channel at Birra Peroni, reporting to Andrea Tortella. Chiodi began his career at Lottomatica and joined Birra Peroni in 2010. He worked at Coca-Cola HBC in 2017, Heineken in 2024, and Unilever before returning to Birra Peroni. His goal is to develop the company's business in the On Premise Channel by executing commercial strategies and building valuable client relationships.

📦 REPA and Parts Town showcased innovation at Host 2025 in a 300 sqm space. Over 1,200 professionals explored their offerings in the restaurant, refrigeration, coffee, and vending sectors. A 360° virtual reality tour highlighted their logistics centers in Europe and the US. CEOs Alexander Wiegand and Bill Geary emphasized customer-centric growth and continued innovation. The event reinforced their commitment to rapid original parts supply and strengthened global collaborations.

🏨 In October 2025, Kempinski Hotels appointed Italian professional Barbara Biffi as Chief Brand Officer to lead its strategic brand transformation. CEO Barbara Muckermann emphasized Biffi's international background and luxury brand strategy experience. Biffi will enhance marketing operations and digital experiences for luxury travelers. A graduate in Statistics and Economics from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Biffi previously held roles at Silversea, MSC Crociere, and Ogilvy New York. She is fluent in English, French, and Italian.

🛫 Stefano Gardini was re-elected as president of Atri (Associazione Travel Retail Italia) on October 16, 2023, during a meeting at Terrazza Aperol in Piazza del Duomo, Milan. The assembly also elected eight new board members: Giulio Brandi, Andrea Fiorletta, Sergio Gallorini, Giuseppe Liguori, Antonino Neri, Alberto Niero, Alexandra Pintea, and Francesca Soncini. They will serve for the next three years in the dynamic and international travel retail sector.

🏖 Paolo Curridori, a Sardinian native with over 20 years in hospitality, has been appointed Director of Sales at Chia Laguna Resort. As of 2023, he will implement commercial strategies to enhance the resort’s global market presence and strengthen ties with Hilton Hotels & Resort brands, Conrad and Curio. Curridori previously expanded Arbatax Park Resort internationally since 2013 and specializes in integrating sales, marketing, and event planning to promote Sardinia’s unique identity.

✈️ Walid El Khassal is the new regional director of Royal Air Maroc in Italy, succeeding Mohamed Adil Korchi, at the TTG Travel Experience in Rimini. Royal Air Maroc now serves seven Italian airports with 45 weekly flights to Casablanca. By 2037, the fleet aims to reach 200 aircraft, serving 32 million passengers annually, with over 100 new international routes. The airline plans to acquire 188 new aircraft by 2037, expanding the fleet to 72 by 2026.