French hospitality group Evok is pleased to announce the appointment of Piero Pastore as General Manager of Nolinski Paris, a historic property located steps from the Piazza San Marco and La Fenice opera house that marks the only property in the Evok portfolio outside of Paris.
R Collection Hotels, owned by the Rocchi Family, announces its expansion into two distinguished mountain destinations with the official grand opening of two prestigious leisure hotels: Montana Lodge & Spa in La Thuile and Grand Hotel Courmayeur Mont Blanc in Courmayeur. Both properties are 5-star boutique retreats nestled along the northern border between Switzerland and France.
The Italian capital welcomes Cardo Roma, Autograph Collection: the inaugural property from a new lifestyle brand that merges business with pleasure. Elevated design, vibrant dining venues and innovative meeting and wellness spaces pay homage to Rome's rich culture and the hotel's motto, "A symbol of future nostalgia".
Meliá Hotels International, the largest hotel group in Spain and a global leader in the hospitality industry, announced today the opening of Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá. The flagship property is located in the heart of Palazzo Venezia, a popular square known for its rich history and iconic design in the center of Milan. The property's ideal location, luxury amenities, and globally inspired dining concepts offer guests a city getaway and cultural immersion in Milan's rich history.
citizenM, the award-winning hotel and lifestyle brand that revolutionized the hotel industry with its 'affordable luxury' mantra, has opened the doors of its first hotel in Italy: citizenM Rome Isola Tiberina. The hotel marks the brand's 33rd in the portfolio, a sign of citizenM's continued commitment to global expansion.
Recently, composters on the roof of the house have been recycling organic waste from breakfast/dinner. The plants in the hostel benefit from the nutrient-rich fertilizer produced in this way. Arben Maliqi: "Our goal is to be the first European hostel chain to be CO2-neutral in 2025. For us, net zero means reducing our own ecological footprint to a minimum and offsetting the rest." a&o is already the only hostel chain in Europe to show the individual CO2 value per booking on all reservations and guest invoices.
COMO Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the opening of its latest luxury destination, COMO Alpina Dolomites which will open its doors on 7th December 2023. This luxury year-round resort, located in Northern Italy's South Tyrol, promises an unparalleled alpine experience.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced plans to open Italy's first LXR Hotels & Resorts property, following a franchise agreement with Paval Holding and Apex Alliance. With a stunning lakeside location, the Grand Hotel Gardone Lake Garda, LXR Hotels & Resorts is set to open in 2026 following a multimillion Euro renovation, elevating the hotel's interiors while preserving the grand façade. The hotel is owned by the Lithuanian group Apex Alliance and Romanian Pavăl Holding and will be managed by Apex Alliance Hotel Management.
Orient Express has appointed Giampaolo Ottazzi as General Manager of the first two Orient Express Hotels in Italy: Orient Express La Minerva in Rome and Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in Venice.Ottazzi will be responsible for the strategic positioning, development, and operations management of both hotels, which are set to open in 2025.With over forty years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Ottazzi began his career in sales and marketing management roles in Venice at the CIGA Hotel, in Portofino at Hotel Splendido, in Florence at Villa San Michele, in Como at Villa d'Este, and in 2000, moved onto General Manager of Villa La Massa Hotel in Florence. In 2008, he served as General Manager of Belmond Hotel Cipriani in Venice for more than twelve years before his most recent position as General Manager of Hotel De Russie in Rome where he began in 2021.The prestigious arrival of Orient Express Hotels in Rome and Venice mark the establishment of the brand in Italy, a significant milestone for Orient Express as well as for, Arsenale, expert in luxury hotels and hospitality, who strive to promote Italian assets in the hospitality sector.
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Avani Hotels & Resorts, the upscale lifestyle brand of Minor Hotels, continues to expand its dynamic European portfolio with the launch of Avani Rio Novo Venice. Offering experiences aligned with the desires of remote professionals and millennial-minded travellers who like to mix work and fun, the Asian brand has mastered the balance between design and function, service and privacy and laid-back and lavish - a unique proposition that the brand is bringing to Venice.
Mainland Europe is a hub of activity throughout the summer months with millions of global travelers flocking to key destinations for a mixture of sun, culinary delights, and culture. The consistently strong demand allows hoteliers in key summer destinations to strategize with confidence. This summer, however, there is one destination that has exceeded all expectations. The following analysis highlights how Italy’s hotel sector is thriving in bookings and room rates in addition to assessing how online trends set up a summer to remember for Italian hoteliers.
Mandarin Oriental is delighted to announce the development of a new luxury resort in Sardinia, located in the north-east of the island in the heart of Costa Smeralda. Set to open its doors in mid-2026, this highly anticipated development marks the Group's fifth venture in Italy.
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) today reveals Italy’s Travel & Tourism sector is recovering strongly post-pandemic.
Baglioni Hotels & Resorts, the leading luxury Italian hotel Collection, is thrilled to announce its new management takeover in the beautiful Italian seaside town of Forte dei Marmi in Tuscany. The brand plans to embark on an exciting renovation project to transform the former “Paradiso al Mare” 3-star hotel on Via Machiavelli into a 5-star Baglioni Hotel, set to open its doors in 2026.
On July 1, 2023 the Borghese Contemporary Hotel - a 4-star in the heart of Rome, officially opened. Located in an elegant historic Roman building, in front of the Palazzo Borghese, the hotel is the third structure of the established Mascagni Collection hotel group, in addition to the Mascagni Hotel and the Mascagni Luxury Rooms. The refined and functional hotel takes guests on a journey through art and design in the Roman hospitality scene.
Duetto, the hospitality industry’s #1 Revenue Management Software (RMS), has seen rapid expansion in Italy’s hotel sector, signing such notable brands as Baglioni Hotels & Resorts, Gruppo UNA, and Mangia's all within the last 12 months.
Italy is seeing a growing investment appetite for luxury branded hotels, according to the latest study from Global Asset Solutions.
Avani makes its Italian debut in the vibrant city of Milan, perfectly positioned between two bustling districts: Porta Nuova, celebrated for its futuristic skyscrapers, and Corso Como, renowned for its nightlife. Housed within a neoclassical building that once stood as the city's first railway station, envisioned by the esteemed engineer Giulio Sarti, Avani Palazzo Moscova exudes timeless charm.
Rome is a city filled with masterpieces. From the paintings of Caravaggio and Raphael to the sculptures of Bernini and the films of Federico Fellini - it is the cradle from which all that is best about Italy has emerged. So, the Eternal City was the perfect fit for the opening of the latest EDITION.