# Blastness Appoints New COO to Drive Global Push

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Published: 2026-09-08T17:31:58.299Z
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Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Hotel Technology
Summary: The Italian travel tech vendor strengthens its C-suite with a new COO, a clear sign of its ambition to scale internationally. We read between the lines.

## Article

Blastness, the Italian hospitality technology provider, has appointed **Francis Louis Passerini** as its new Chief Operating Officer. The move, announced via [Hotel Technology News](https://hoteltechnologynews.com/2026/09/hospitality-technology-provider-blastness-strengthens-leadership-to-accelerate-global-growth/?utm_source=rss&#038, utm_medium=rss&#038, utm_campaign=hospitality-technology-provider-blastness-strengthens-leadership-to-accelerate-global-growth&#038, utm_source=rss&#038, utm_medium=rss&#038, utm_campaign=hospitality-technology-provider-blastness-strengthens-leadership-to-accelerate-global-growth), signals a clear intention: to scale globally.

Passerini steps in at a time when European tech vendors are eyeing cross-border expansion, and Blastness is no exception. With a stronger management structure, the company aims to consolidate its presence in key markets and support hotel groups that need a reliable partner for distribution, revenue management and direct booking strategies.

For hoteliers, this type of leadership reinforcement usually translates into more product investment and better support. In my opinion, it's a positive sign when a tech provider invests in operations before chasing new clients. It shows maturity. And in a crowded market, that's a differentiator worth watching.

## Sources

- Hotel Technology News: https://hoteltechnologynews.com/2026/09/hospitality-technology-provider-blastness-strengthens-leadership-to-accelerate-global-growth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hospitality-technology-provider-blastness-strengthens-leadership-to-accelerate-global-growth&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hospitality-technology-provider-blastness-strengthens-leadership-to-accelerate-global-growth

## Citation

Blastness Appoints New COO to Drive Global Push. Hotel Tech News. 2026-09-08. https://hoteltech.news/digest/blastness-new-coo-global-growth