Rocco Forte Hotels is proud to announce a new five-star hotel opening in Milan's fashionable centre. It will be the first Rocco Forte property in the Italian city and is set to welcome guests in 2023 after a full refurbishment.
Shakespeare's famous opening lines from Romeo and Juliet continue to attract people from all over the world to Verona, Italy. The story of the star-crossed lovers is also an inspiration for the newest member of IHG Hotels & Resorts' Hotel Indigo® brand.
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company, is proud to announce that its beautiful Italian property, Capri Palace Jumeirah, will open its doors for the first time, starting the season on 25 June 2020 until 30 September 2020 as part of Jumeirah Group.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) announces the signing of a franchise agreement with Westmont Hospitality Group and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. ("Oaktree"), for a captivating property in the heart of Rome.
AG Group proudly announces the unveiling of IL Tornabuoni, the group's first five star luxury hotel, due to open in Q3 2020 in Florence, Italy. With the addition of this new property in the Italian Renaissance city, AG Group's AG Hotels collection will expand to offer guests a 5-star luxury hotel in Florence and ten 4-star boutique hotels in Rome.
General sentiment regarding the impact of COVID-19 in Italy is gradually becoming more positive. In two surveys by GlobalData, one conducted 28 April and the other 3 May, the number of Italians stating that they are 'extremely concerned' about the virus dropped by 14%. However, this positive outlook may change as Italy plans to open its borders for international tourists says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
After the initial actions taken during February 2020 to contain the expansion of COVID-19, which provided limitations and restrictions only to certain activities and areas of the country (closing direct flights with China, prohibition of big gatherings and sport events, creation of red zones at Province and Regional level in North Italy), the Italian Government issued a Law Decree on 11 March providing for a shutdown of many activities and several limitations to other activities across the entire Italian territory.
Airbnb is today launching a pilot programme to help medical professionals in Italy access free accommodation provided by hosts, as they fight the unprecedented coronavirus outbreak.
Life in Italy is largely at a standstill since the country-wide lockdown on March 10, which came as a result of a dramatic increase in the number of infections and deaths from the COVID-19 coronavirus. All but essential travel is banned, and those traveling must prove why it is necessary.Tourism is one of the largest industries in Italy. Phocuswright estimates created before the outbreak put combined online and offline bookings at more than $25 billion for this year.To get a sense of the current situation in Italy, we talked to Florence-based Giancarlo Carniani last week.
Venice is widely known for the crushing crowds of tourists. The seasonal events that take place on this historical city, such as the Venice Architecture Biennale or the Venice Carnival, have placed it to one of the most sought-after destinations. However, its tourism industry has significantly suffered over the past 3 months. The exceptionally high tides, which further resulted in the flooding in November, led to mass reservation cancellations dropping significantly the anticipated average daily rate as well as the occupancy rate on the hotels.
Latest update on Expedia's controversial (and, so far, unilateral) cancellation policies due to coronavirus pandemic. As per today, all bookings for hotels in Italy will be refunded, even the non-refundable ones. A full refund, so far, will only be guaranteed for bookings made before March, the 10th 2020 and with stay date between today and the 3rd of April, 2020.
Key hotel markets in Italy have reported significant occupancy declines amid the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19), according to preliminary February data from STR."Italy has become a focal point of the COVID-19 outbreak, so to no surprise, the hotel occupancy impact has been significant in certain markets," said Robin Rossmann, STR's international managing director. "It is important to note, however, that performance declines are more pronounced in Italy in comparison with other countries due to the significant measures being taken by the government to combat the virus spread. The hope is that these measure will position Italy to rise from the situation earlier than other countries in order to offer a safe European destination for summer travelers."
Embracing an extra 24 hours in 2020, Four Seasons is spotlighting tangible transformation through travel in a three-part podcast series launching today. Following the release of a global survey looking at varying perspectives on the value of time, Four Seasons further explores how travellers can make the most of this year's 366 days, through dynamic conversations with global adventurers.
Kempinski Hotels has appointed Richard Appelbaum as General Manager San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice. Richard joins the urban resort palace on its private island in the lagoon of Venice from Istanbul, where he held the position as Chief Executive Officer Divan Group.
DoubleTree by Hilton Brescia opens its doors to guests. The 137-room hotel, located in the breathtaking city of Brescia in Northern Italy, is the latest addition to the growing DoubleTree by Hilton portfolio, one of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) 17 market-leading brands.
With this latest report from Horwath HTL Italy, we shed light on the world of CapEx in Italian Hospitality. The report covers in detail the cost of building, converting and renovating hotels and resorts in Italy. With data collected from over 50 projects over the last five years, the report represents five thousand hotel rooms, worth a collective half a billion Euros.
Built as a private palazzo at the end of the 19th century, Villa Igiea later morphed into one of the most luxurious hotels in Sicily, rolling out the red carpet for Hollywood celebrities, royalty and soccer stars visiting Palermo. Previously managed by Hilton and then Accor, Villa Igiea was purchased by Rocco Forte Hotels on November 6, 2018. And now, after a full restoration, the property will launch as Villa Igiea, a Rocco Forte Hotel in June 2020. This will be the group's second hotel in Sicily after the Verdura Resort, known for its seaside spa and two championship golf courses.
Seaside grandeur awaits at historic Belmond Splendido Mare, which will reopen in June 2020 after a complete refurbishment. The small seaside retreat nestled in the heart of Portofino Harbor has been re-imagined by Paris-based FESTEN Architecture. Inspired by its maritime heritage, the design will reflect the elevated but casual atmosphere with natural woods, ropes and brass accents along with traditional Ligurian colors of sea green, terracotta and amber.
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, today announced it has been appointed to operate and manage the renowned Capri Palace in Italy.
Tucked beside the Slovenian border on the coast of the Adriatic Sea is the northeastern Italian city of Trieste, where the restored 20th century palazzo that is DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste has opened its doors.