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Six Senses Rome Marks the Launch of the Brand’s First Urban Hotel in Italy

Taking guests on a journey into heritage, discovery, and community within Rome's UNESCO-protected historic city center A peaceful haven nestled in the beating heart of the Eternal City, Six Senses Rome opens its doors in the historical Palazzo Salviati Cesi Mellini on March 16. This milestone also marks the completed renovation of the magnificent façade of the adjacent San Marcello al Corso Church, the first sustainability project sponsored by the hotel. 

Elisa Peroli has been appointed as General Manager at Villa La Massa

Villa La Massa, has appointed Elisa Peroli as General Manager. Peroli brings with her a wealth of experience in luxury hospitality, gaining strong operational skills working for Four Seasons Hotels across multiple countries including the UK, USA, Qatar, Italy, Greece and Australia. Peroli has a particularly strong background in F&B and events, having previously been the Director of Events at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze and at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens. Both luxury properties fuelled her passion for entertaining and providing memorable experiences for guests, ensuring she is perfectly positioned to take the helm at Villa La Massa, where expanding the hotel's culinary and events programme will be a key focus as she leads the property into the future.

Minor Hotels Announces Anantara Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi to Open on Italy’s Prestigious Amalfi Coast

Continuing Minor Hotels' European expansion, Anantara Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi will open in Spring 2023 following extensive restoration and renovation works. The heritage hotel, occupying a 13th-century monastery and former Cappuccini Friars Convent, will be lovingly restored to its original glory. The historic property will reveal new-look accommodation, refreshed dining concepts and a completely redesigned spa, all perched on a clifftop 80 metres above the sea level with spectacular views of the Mediterranean Coast.

Imelda Shllaku has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel La Palma, Capri

Oetker Collection is delighted to announce Imelda Shllaku has been appointed General Manager of its first Italian Masterpiece Hotel, Hotel La Palma, which will open its doors in Spring 2023, effectively from March 2023.With a career in the luxury hospitality industry spanning almost three decades, Imelda Shllaku brings with her an impressive global perspective. The Italian native has previous opening experience, having undertaken her first Hotel Manager role with Sina The Gray in Milan, before stints in Dublin and Krabi Island with The Ritz Carlton. She then spent seven years with Bulgari Hotel & Resorts, overseeing properties in London and Milan in various positions. She subsequently enjoyed tenures as Director of Rooms at the Armani Hotel, Dubai, and One & Only in the Maldives.A year as a performance consultant overseeing 15 major luxury hotels followed, before undertaking the General Manager role at Baglioni Hotel London. Most recently, she served as Global Director of Rooms & Guest Experiences for Kerzner International.

Baccarat Hotel Rome Set To Open In 2025

SH Hotels & Resorts, the hotel brand management company founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, and Boscalt Hospitality, the real estate hospitality firm investing in key European cities founded by Liza Masias and Jaume Tapies, today announced their plans to reimagine the Eternal City's landmark Hotel Majestic under the French luxury house Baccarat.

Alessandro Belli has been appointed as Head of Italy Hospitality Team at Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield, a global real estate services firm, has appointed Alessandro Belli as Head of Hospitality for Italy. Belli, who joins as a Partner, brings extensive experience in the hospitality industry in Italy, combined with a background in the real estate financial sector. He was previously Head of Hotel Investments at CDP Investimenti SGR, for whom he managed investments for a portfolio of hotels with over 2,000 rooms.