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Posted on September 17, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GooglePantelleria Island plans to rename its airport in honor of Giorgio Armani, supported by ENAC and the government, to boost tourism.
ROME (Reuters) -The small Italian island of Pantelleria is planning to rename its airport in honour of the late fashion designer Giorgio Armani who often spent his summer holiday at his estate there.
Armani, who died earlier this month aged 91, had an extensive property on the island, which lies between Sicily and Tunisia in the Mediterranean, and would use it as retreat with family and friends when he took a rare break from work during the month of August.
His home there was made up of seven "dammusi", traditional rural buildings built from white lava stone with a domed roof, and surrounded by more than 150 palm trees.
Italian civil aviation group ENAC said on Wednesday that it backed the proposal to change the name, which came from the local council and also has the blessing of Transport Minister Matteo Salvini.
ENAC President Pierluigi Di Palma said the renaming fitted in with its plans to improve the airport and promote tourism to the island which can be reached via flights from Rome or Sicilian airports including Palermo.
(Reporting by Keith Weir; editing by Alvise Armellini and Richard Chang)
ENAC stands for the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, responsible for regulating civil aviation in Italy, including airport management and safety.
Giorgio Armani was a renowned Italian fashion designer known for his luxury clothing and accessories, significantly influencing the fashion industry.
Tourism can significantly boost local economies by creating jobs, increasing demand for local goods and services, and generating tax revenue.
Traditional rural buildings, such as 'dammusi' on Pantelleria, are unique structures typically made from local materials, reflecting the cultural heritage of the area.
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