Barbara Casillo

Barbara Casillo serves as Director General (Managing Director) of Confindustria Alberghi, the Italian trade association representing large hotels and international chains. In this capacity, she engages regularly with legislative and regulatory matters affecting the hospitality and tourism sectors, including gambling and betting legislation.

Casillo has been quoted in international media regarding Italy’s proposed tourist tax increases and the uncertainty caused by delays in the country’s gambling reforms. She is a recurring speaker at global iGaming summits such as SiGMA Europe and AIBC Europe, where she provides industry perspectives on Italy’s readiness for major events and the interplay between gambling, tourism, and hotel operations.

Her work includes advocating on gambling and taxation policy affecting the hospitality sector, and she frequently addresses the impact of gambling regulation and taxation on hotels and tourism. Casillo’s public appearances and media commentary position her as a prominent voice in both the hospitality industry and iGaming policy discussions.