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With over 20 years of international experience in the tourism industry, first on ships (Grimaldi and Costa Crociere) and then in hotels, Marco Gilardi boasts extensive commercial and operational knowledge.
His career has seen him hold roles in sales, reorganization, acquisitions, and integrations at Framon Hotels, Jolly Hotels, and Boscolo Hotels.
He has developed his career from upscale to luxury, holding roles in General Management, Sales, Business Development, and Operations.
Since 2017, he has overseen the operations and management of 60 hotels (with over 8,000 rooms and over €500 million in revenue) located in Italy and the USA for all 12 brands of the Minor group: Anantara, Elawana, The Wolseley, Tivoli, Minor Reserve Collection, NH Collection, Nhow, Avani, Colbert, NH Hotels, Oaks, and iStay.
Member of the Board of Directors of AICA (Italian Association of Hotel Industry) since 2018 and Vice President of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Italy.
Innovative and passionate about hospitality, sports, and technology.