Domenico Pellegrino

Since October 2016 Domenico Pellegrino is the Chief Executive Officer of the Bluvacanze Group, the largest Italian network of Travel Agencies, 100% owned by the MSC Group. Also belonging to the Bluvacanze Group are Cisalpina Tours, a leading company in Italy in Business Travel and Mice, as well as Going, a historic Italian Tour Operator, recognized for the reliability and quality of its services offered.

In addition to the Bluvacanze and Vivere & Viaggiare branded agencies, the Blunet project was recently launched, an important development plan for affiliated agencies of which Pellegrino himself is Development Director of the new Italian tourism distribution center. The appointment of CEO was added to that of Managing Director of Business Travel and Mice of Cisalpina Tours.

Domenico Pellegrino's career in the world of organized tourism began twenty-seven years ago: he arrived at Bluvacanze after a long experience in MSC Cruises where he took on increasing responsibilities until he became Sales Director Italy in 2000 and, subsequently, he held the role of Director General until 2014. In his curriculum there is also an experience as General Manager in Valtur. Since March 2018 he has been president of AIDIT, the Italian Tourist Distribution Association of companies operating in the agency sector belonging to Confindustria Federturismo.

Graduated in Political Science, he obtained a Masters in Tourism Economics at the SSCTS in Milan. Subsequently he obtained a specialization in Web Marketing for Tourism at the LUISS in Rome.