Meliá Hotels International continues to grow in one of the key European destinations after the addition of two new hotel projects in Italy. The company is also supporting the international growth of its INNSiDE by Meliá brand, which has accelerated in recent years, with 48 hotels already operating or in the process of opening in major destinations all over the world.
It was mid-June 2022 and Vito and Carlo Cinque, two brothers at the helm of the world-renowned Italian 5-star hotel Il San Pietro (ISP) since 1996, had reasons to rejoice. Located in Positano on the Amalfi Coast, south of Naples, their 56-room iconic property was enjoying its best year, as unprecedented numbers of pandemic-exhausted travelers were flocking again to Positano. Charging an average rate of €1,882 each night for a room, the hotel boasted a 99.9% occupancy rate1 and was fully booked until mid-October. This was in stark contrast with the preceding two years during the Covid-19 pandemic, when ISP struggled to keep staff onboard and attract guests as Italy endured a catastrophic drop in tourism.
The municipality of Cortina d’Ampezzo, also referred to as only “Cortina”, is part of the Province of Belluno, in the Veneto region, in northern Italy. The town is located in the southern Dolomitic Alps, in the centre of the Ampezzo valley, on the Boite River. With 5,649 inhabitants, Cortina d'Ampezzo is the eight most populous municipality of the province of Belluno. It is a renown winter and summer holiday destination, especially popular for skiing, with 120 kilometres of slopes and 38 lifts. Nicknamed “The Pearl of the Dolomites”, the town is prominent for its picturesque scenery, the fashion boutiques and the après-ski scene, being particularly popular among the jet-setters and the Italian aristocratic society.
The new property will embody the energetic spirit and culture of Italy's fashion capital.
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.
As you read this, Italy’s new government will be revealing its plans for the years ahead, with investors hoping for a continuation in the support which has bolstered the volumes finding a home in commercial real estate.
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.
Radisson Collection - Radisson Hotel Group’s luxury lifestyle collection of iconic properties - is proud to announce their third brand ambassador as part of their global Art Series program. This week sees the launch of surrealist photographer Minh T’s exhibition with the exceptional backdrop of Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice during the city’s key artistic moment of the year: La Biennale.
Hotel Internet Services (HIS), fornitore completo di servizi e soluzioni Internet per il settore alberghiero, ha pubblicato oggi una serie di preziose analisi, che mostrano come le tendenze dello streaming di contenuti continuino ad evolversi nel mercato alberghiero globale. Sfruttando i dati combinati delle strutture dotate della sua piattaforma di streaming GuestCast, Beyond TV, pubblicando tali analisi, intende fornire agli albergatori del settore una visione aggiornata su come adottare una strategia di intrattenimento in camera che sia in linea con i comportamenti e le aspettative degli ospiti moderni.
When Six Senses Rome opens in early 2023, it aims to set a new level of consciousness in sustainability and wellness in a downtown setting. As the brand's first hotel to open in Italy, it will offer a green oasis amid the hustle and bustle of Via del Corso. Enjoying a prime position within the UNESCO world heritage site of Rome's historic center, it is just a few steps away from iconic landmarks such as the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain.
Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with Bain Capital Credit and Omnam Group to bring its EDITION Hotels brand to Lake Como. Owned and developed by Bain Capital and Omnam Group through a fund managed by Kryalos SGR, The Lake Como EDITION is slated to open in 2025 with 145 luxurious guest rooms, including two penthouse suites, a lively lobby bar, a floating pool, and multiple restaurants and bars overlooking Lake Como with breathtaking views of the Bellagio mountains. The property is a 19th century building located on the western shore of the prestigious Lake Como, a short drive from Central Milan. It will be converted into a luxury lifestyle destination that brings new life to Lake Como while honoring the intimate history of the building and its rich heritage.
A miniature rural Italian village in its own right, the newly opened Vocabolo Moscatelli is housed within a former monastery dating back to the 12th century. Original stone and brick structures are augmented by crisp, contemporary lines. A chapel gives way to a bespoke iron pergola. Herbal and floral aromas from the gardens waft through the air. Umbrella-topped tables surround a central piazza, and each room has its own distinct design. Plus, breakfast is offered all day, and guests become part of an intimate community. Combined, all of this results in a relaxing historical oasis with an undeniably modern feel.
A new study by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the recovery of Italy’s Travel & Tourism could be jeopardised if quarter of a million jobs across the sector remain unfilled.
Luxury beachfront resort marks the debut of the Destination by Hyatt brand in Italy as well as the first Hyatt-affiliated hotel in Sardinia.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced that the iconic five-star luxury establishment Park Hyatt Milano opens its doors today after two years of extensively reimagining its spaces, while staying true to the property's unmatched, historic character. A stone's throw from the Duomo and with direct access to the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the former bank, formidable palazzo and historical hotel offers a brand-new, luxury experience to its international and local guests, in perfect harmony with the city's cultural context.
Now accepting reservations, the historic property announces a redesign under new ownership debuting rooms, public spaces, and immersive guest experiences in April 2022.
Venice is set to welcome the reopening of the one Michelin-starred restaurant, Oro located within Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice tomorrow, Tuesday, July 26th. Situated on the stunning Giudecca Island, the hotel is only a short five-minute boat journey by complimentary shuttle from St. Mark's Square and can be easily accessed via a private boat from anywhere in Venice.
Having joined forces to launch the Palazzo Donà Giovannelli hotel project in Venice, Orient Express and Arsenale S.p.A. have come together again for the opening of the next Orient Express La Minerva Hotel in Rome, a prestigious address acquired by Arsenale in February 2022.
With aesthetic choices inspired by Italian modernist masters, Hotel Windsor is a luxurious hideaway defined by refined elegance and a celebration of local heritage. Housed inside a protected historic building, the doors open to reveal an assortment of Italian design and art, against a backdrop of brightly colored buildings in the picturesque, beachside town of Laigueglia.
A French family of five were welcomed by the villagers of Sambuca in Sicily on 2 July, after being selected to become temporary residents of the village to help revitalize the community. As part of the 1 Euro House campaign, the family with three children will live in a restored designer historic home and Host guests on Airbnb for one year.