Galleria Vik Milano is pleased to announce the appointment of Stefano Michetti as General Manager. A seasoned and respected leader, Michetti joins Galleria Vik Milano with over twenty years of hospitality experience. Galleria Vik Milano which first opened its doors in late 2019, is a true haven of art, culture and architecture, where unparalleled design meets warm, convivial service to create an unmatched experience.
New Luxury Experiences Span Italian Cultural Experiences, One-of-a-Kind Immersive Activities and Eco-Conscious Roman Adventures
The fascinating, medieval city walls that surround Lucca, Italy, are welcoming its first full-service luxury hotel when the Grand Universe Lucca, Autograph Collection, opens in the heart of its historic old town on December 1st. Standing stylishly and overlooking Piazza del Giglio and Piazza Napoleone, the former 16th century palazzo will debut a masterfu lly renovated design, fueled by an arts and music-focused concept that is beautifully evocative of the city's past and present.
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world's leading luxury hospitality company, together with Gruppo Statuto, one of the leading hotel development companies, is happy to announce that the celebrated San Domenico Palace in Taormina is under an extensive renovation program and will be unveiled as San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel.
Il Palagio, the Michelin-starred restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, is reopening on September 9, 2020 for dinner, from Wednesday to Saturday. The restaurant, with its unique historical setting overlooking the Hotel's private garden, is the ideal location for an al fresco dinner on the terrace or a unique indoor experience. Chef Vito Mollica and his team have created a brand new menu, in addition to a special seven-course surprise-tasting menu by the Michelin-starred Chef Vito.
Värde Partners, a leading global alternative investment firm, today announced the successful completion of its previously announced sale of a portfolio of eight luxury hotels operating under The Dedica Anthology brand ("Dedica") to Covivio, a European real estate operator, through its subsidiary Covivio Hotels.
Horwath HTL Italy conducted this survey in collaboration with the Italian Hotel Association to evaluate the current and medium-term impacts of Covid-19 on the Italian hospitality industry. In general, it is commonly expected a heavy drop of performances in the first semester of 2020 compared to 2019, with more than 49% of respondents expecting a decrease of more than 80% of Total Revenues.
Three of Europe's leading and most respected Revenue Management conferences will come together in early 2021 to deliver an exclusive one-day conference designed to support and unify the revenue management community.
In celebration of the reopening of Michelin-starred L˜ARIA on 18 September 2020, Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como has announced a new Michelin-starred Stay accommodation package.
A devastating €36.7 billion looks set to be lost from the Italian economy due to the collapse of international travel during 2020, according to latest research conducted by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Hotel de la Ville, a Rocco Forte Hotel, is due to reopen on Thursday, 3rd September 2020 and with it the most wanted seat overlooking Rome from its glorious Cielo Terrace, a favourite of international and local guests alike, set on the hotel's top floors and offering a sweeping 180-degree view over the city. Launched in 2019, the Hotel de la Ville has quickly become one of Rome's most coveted addresses thanks to its vibrant personality, striking design and lively atmosphere. Having won several international design awards, hosted fashion events, film stars, artist and international personalities, the hotel reopens its doors with an enhanced roof top terrace. Following the huge success of last season's "aperitivi" the Cielo Terrace will now be hosting guests throughout the day offering a range of menus designed by Fulvio Pierangelini, Director of Food at Rocco Forte Hotels, acclaimed worldwide for the creative simplicity and authenticity of his dishes. Starting from the most scenic of breakfasts and al fresco lunches to breathtaking sunset cocktails and romantic candle light dinners, Fulvio's menus feature seasonal local produce artfully blended into memorable meals. Private dining experiences may be arranged on the hotel's panoramic terraces, for guests wishing to have tailored menus and their very own stunning view of the Eternal City.Hotel de la Ville also offers in-suite cooking classes and cocktail master classes with the expert assistance of the Hotel Chef and Head Bartender for guests wanting to learn the art of local cuisine and mixology. These are just some of the numerous special activities Hotel de la Ville has prepared to welcome guests who pick the Eternal City for their late summer trips and choose the hotel's Roman Escape package. Valid until October 2020 and starting from €610. The Hotel de la Ville will be reopening more splendid and vibrant than ever delivering the same attention to detail, intuitive service and personalised care for which Rocco Forte Hotels are trusted.
Following the reopening of its restaurants in May, Mandarin Oriental, Milan has announced that it will fully reopen and looks forward to welcoming guests from 1 September 2020.
sbe, the leading international hospitality group that develops, manages and operates award-winning brands, today announced the expansion of the iconic Delano brand to Europe. Delano Porto Cervo in Costa Smeralda, Sardinia Italy, expected to open by June 2023, represents the next stage of international growth for sbe and the Delano brand in one of the world's most idyllic and sought-after travel destinations. Celebrating its 25th year of delivering trendsetting boutique hospitality to its customers, Delano will continue its legacy of unparalleled luxury, relaxation and beauty at its new Sardinian location, which has long been a destination for the world's most discerning travelers. Sbe will take over and redevelop the existing property in partnership with private equity firm Quianto Capital and its strategic advisor and asset manager, Enma Capital. With international expansion at the core of sbe's strategic growth plan, the company will add nearly 50 new hotels to its portfolio nationally and internationally by the year 2021.
A new study by SiteMinder, the global hotel industry's leading guest acquisition platform, reveals an increased preference for spontaneity among Italy's local travellers, a segment currently crucial to the country's accommodation industry as international travel continues to rebuild. SiteMinder's Changing Traveller Report, which combines the survey responses of nearly 600 Italian residents, shows a staggering 68 percent will book their accommodation less than a month before their holiday commences.
Mr. Fernando Pane has been appointed General Manager of IL Tornabuoni while AG Hotels Group will be the management company overseeing the property.
The Six Senses urban collection heads to Rome, a treasure trove of artistic, cultural and architectural wonders. Following the brand's entry into Singapore, New York and London, Six Senses Rome will live by all of its values with a particular emphasis on wellness, delicious food, community and sustainable design.
Umbria is the green heart of Italy. It is with an open heart that Six Senses Antognolla will welcome guests to a rural escape against the backdrop of olive groves, vineyards and cypress-topped hills.
Embarking on a new chapter of its European expansion, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Quianto Capital Limited to manage Rosewood Porto Cervo, which will open on Sardinia, Italy in 2022. Joining sister properties in Tuscany and Venice as the group's third opening in Italy, this latest jewel in the collection will bring Rosewood's signature style of ultra-luxury hospitality to one of the most sought-after holiday destinations in the Mediterranean.
Taking advantage of the long Sicilian summer, Verdura Resort by Rocco Forte Hotels will launch eight beautiful new villas this September. Set on the estate's hillside that gently slopes towards the resort's private beach, the new villas will guarantee privacy and security for those who seek independent accommodation, but with the exclusive services that have made Verdura famous throughout the Mediterranean.
Bvlgari is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached for a new property in Rome, set to open its doors in 2022. The tenth destination in the Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts universe, and the ancestral home of Bvlgari, Rome represents an exquisite addition to the collection.The new Hotel will be located in the Campo Marzio neighbourhood in Piazza Augusto Imperatore, close to Via del Corso, Via Condotti and the Spanish Steps. Set in a magnificent modernist building from the 1930s, the over 100-room property will be completely renovated by the architecture firm Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, and will conjure the grandeur of the Eternal City throughout its Rooms and Suites and signature Bvlgari spaces like Il Ristorante curated by Michelin-starred chef Niko Romito and The Bvlgari Bar.