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Riccardo Canella has been appointed as Executive Chef at Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel

Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice, set to open for the 2022 season on 10th March, is proud to announce the arrival of Riccardo Canella as executive chef.Chef Canella will be taking the reins at famed Ristorante Oro. Drawing on his global experience and using the best of seasonal and regional produce, Riccardo will elevate the culinary experience with his unique creative flair. He will also be overseeing the Cip's Club, Porticciolo, Bar Gabbiano, in addition to events and private dining.Chef Canella has worked for some of the world's greatest masters including Gualtiero Marchesi, Fabrizio Molteni, Massimiliano Alajmo and most notably as Sous Chef to René Redzepi at Noma in Copenhagen for the past seven years.Born in 1985 in Padua, Chef Canella's return to Italy and his arrival at Venice's legendary haven, marks an exciting moment in the revolution of the Lagoon's gastronomic scene.

Davide Bertilaccio has been appointed as Group CEO at Villa d’Este Hotels

Villa d'Este Hotels is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Davide Bertilaccio as CEO of the group. From April 2022, Bertilaccio will lead the prestigious group, and its four properties; the iconic Villa d'Este on Lake Como, the beautiful and newly refurbished Villa La Massa in Florence on the River Arno, as well as Palace Hotel and Hotel Barchetta Excelsior in Como. Bertilaccio will be based at Villa d'Este in Cernobbio, Lake Como.

Kerten Hospitality to introduce Cloud7 brand in the heart of Rome

After its Middle East launch, Cloud7 - a lifestyle brand in the portfolio of Kerten Hospitality, a responsible mixed-use lifestyle operator, is entering Europe with a boutique hotel in the centre of Rome. The Cloud7 Hotel Rome is an innovative community-centric project that will provide authentic Roman lifestyle and collaborations to be set in immersive communal spaces. The group is collaborating in the conversion of a multi-generational building in the city centre, located between Via del Corso and Via di Pietra, a few steps from the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon - the crossroads with the city's key historical landmarks.

Massimiliano Perversi has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Molino Stucky Venice

Massimiliano Perversi has been announced as the new general manager of Hilton Molino Stucky Venice. Located on the island of Giudecca, the 379-room Hilton property opened in 2007 following the careful restoration of a former 19th-century flourmill factory. Perversi will lead the team in all aspects of hotel operations, from marketing and hotel administration to guest services and satisfaction, and brings over three decades of hospitality experience to the property.

Introducing Il San Corrado di Noto

Launching in April 2022 for its first full season, Il San Corrado di Noto is the first boutique resort of its kind in Val di Noto, Sicily's renowned UNESCO World Heritage destination. Once an ancient masseria owned by Prince Nicolaci, Il San Corrado di Noto has been thoughtfully converted into an idyllic, all-suite retreat, following a meticulous 3 years transformation.

From former glassworks to exclusive hotel

The brand new NH Collection Venezia Murano Villa promises an unforgettable stay. New four-star hotel is located on the beautiful island of Murano with exclusive views of the Lagoon. Industrial architecture and a vision of the past meet at NH Hotel Group's evocative new NH Collection Venezia Murano Villa hotel. Located within the former "Fornace De Majo" glassworks, the new 4-star property welcomes its guests to a truly unique environment on the Island of Murano in the Venetian Lagoon.