Gianmarco Mazzi appointed Minister of Tourism: cultural sector and

Gianmarco Mazzi appointed Minister of Tourism: cultural sector and Verona welcome the nomination

The appointment of Gianmarco Mazzi as Minister of Tourism was met with approval from institutional and cultural figures, who stressed the importance of reinforcing the connection between tourism promotion and the enhancement of Italy's cultural assets.

• Giorgia Meloni: "An added value to strengthen Italy's appeal."
• Lorenzo Fontana: "We share a proud Veronese belonging."
• Alessandro Giuli, Minister of Culture: "We will successfully strengthen the synergy already started between our ministries."
• Alberto Stefani, President of the Veneto Region: called the appointment a "strong signal" and noted the region's importance, citing more than 74 million tourist presences.
• Cecilia Gasdia, Superintendent of the Arena Foundation: emphasized the shared vision that culture is an engine of growth.
• Damiano Tommasi, Mayor of Verona: regarded the nomination as beneficial for the territory and for institutional links with the ministry.

Observers agree on the need for policies that integrate cultural programming, major events and territorial promotion to support recovery and international attractiveness. Mazzi's background in the performing arts and in managing large-scale events is seen as an asset for coordinating events and fostering synergies between cultural heritage and the tourism offer.

In the coming months, cultural operators and local authorities will look for the ministry's initial policy directions, with particular attention to impacts on tourism-focused areas such as Verona and the Veneto region.