Gianmarco Mazzi Appointed as Italy's New Tourism Minister

Gianmarco Mazzi has been appointed as Italy's new tourism minister, succeeding Daniela Santanche. His appointment follows Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's efforts to reassert her control after a defeat in a judicial reform referendum. Mazzi's background in culture and entertainment is expected to benefit Italy's tourism sector.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 03-04-2026 16:10 IST | Created: 03-04-2026 16:10 IST
Gianmarco Mazzi Appointed as Italy's New Tourism Minister

Italy's government sees a reshuffling with the appointment of Gianmarco Mazzi as the new tourism minister. The change comes after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's unsuccessful bid in a judicial reform referendum.

Mazzi, a former television and entertainment executive, replaces Daniela Santanche, who resigned amid accounting allegations related to a previous publishing venture.

With his extensive cultural and entertainment background, Meloni expressed confidence in Mazzi's ability to boost Italy's tourism industry, signaling a strategic move to stabilize her administration.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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