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Hotel Indigo® debuts in the wondrous floating city of Venice
IHG® (InterContinental® Hotels Group) is proud to announce the opening of Hotel Indigo® Venice - Sant'Elena marking the brand's debut in Venice, Italy. From palaces to piazzas, gondolas to gelato and canals to carnevale - there is no destination quite so magical as Venice. Filled with beauty and world-famous sights, it is no surprise that this city of 55,000 residents draws almost 30 million annual visitors. Despite its immense popularity, there are still pockets of the city yet to be discovered, such as the Sant'Elena neighbourhood. Sant'Elena is a global hub for modern art and culture, close to the home of the Venice International Film Festival and the Murano Glass Factory. The neighbourhood will introduce guests to a side of Venice that few tourists see.
SiteMinder finds direct hotel bookings in Italy will drop to 16 percent of all online sales by 2023
An analysis by SiteMinder, the global hotel industry's leading guest acquisition platform, today reveals that direct bookings have plummeted from constituting 94 percent of the €7.4 billion made in online hotel sales in Italy 10 years ago to constituting only 20 percent of the €11.6 billion estimated this year.
Masseria Torre Maizza, A Rocco Forte Hotel, Puglia Now Open
Today, Rocco Forte Hotels opened the doors to Masseria Torre Maizza. Following a significant renovation, the stylish retreat combines Rocco Forte's signature Anglo-Italian style of service, warmth and hospitality with a contemporary, modern design in Italy's most exciting destination, Puglia.
Hyatt Centric Brand Expands into Italy with Opening of a New Hotel in Venice
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today the opening of Italy's first Hyatt Centric branded hotel - Hyatt Centric Murano Venice. The hotel offers 119 guestrooms, respectively, and mark a significant milestone for Hyatt's growth in Europe, targeting adventure-seeking travelers.
Hyatt Centric Brand Expands into Italy with Opening of a New Hotel in Milan
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today the opening of Italy's first Hyatt Centric branded hotel - Hyatt Centric Milan Centrale. The hotel offers 141 guestrooms, respectively, and mark a significant milestone for Hyatt's growth in Europe, targeting adventure-seeking travelers.
Canopy by Hilton Arrives in Italy
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is set to introduce its upscale lifestyle brand, Canopy by Hilton, to Italy with the arrival of a new hotel planned in Venice. The news follows a management agreement between Hilton and Marseglia Group, owners of Hilton Molino Stucky Venice.
Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese opens on 1st July 2019 following extensive renovations by Jean Philippe Nuel
Located in the heart of Rome, Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese will reopen on 1st July 2019, unveiling extensive renovations by contemporary architect and interior designer, Jean-Philippe Nuel. Modern luxury voyageurs are invited to eat, sleep, enjoy, travel, stay, celebrate and 'live the French way' at Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese.
Alper Can Bulcum, has been appointed as General Manager at at San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice
San Clemente Palace Kempinski, the Venetian luxury resort uniquely located on its own private island just ten minutes away from St. Mark's Square, has appointed Alper Can Bulcum as its new General Manager.
JW Marriott Announces Highly Curated 'Gather by JW' Marriott Bonvoy Moments For The Ultimate Foodie Experiences
Following the highly anticipated announcement of Gather by JW - the brand's immersive epicurean and mindful experience this September - JW Marriott today unveiled 'Gather by JW' Marriott Bonvoy Moments exclusive for members. These bookable packages, available to bid on now through May 1, will allow Marriott Bonvoy members the opportunity to indulge their inner foodie through thoughtfully curated and unforgettable experiences, including Masterclasses, with top names in the culinary world.
Franco Girasoli has been appointed as General Manager at Masseria Torre Maizza
Rocco Forte Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Franco Girasoli as General Manager of Masseria Torre Maizza set to open May 1 in Puglia.
SiteMinder study reveals great hotel service, personalised offers win guests from Italy every time
A new study by SiteMinder, the global hotel industry's leading guest acquisition platform, today reveals that great service and personalised offers are the two deciding factors for Italian travellers when choosing their accommodation. The study, Le aspettative dei viaggiatori italiani alla base dell'evoluzione del settore alberghiero, was this week launched at Buy Tourism Online (BTO) in Florence to explore the preferences of guests for the country's hotels.
Mandarin Oriental Opens On Lake Como
The 19th Century Villa Roccabruna is at the heart of the resort which features 21 rooms, 52 suites and two private, stand-alone villas. Celebrated interior designer, Eric Egan, has overseen the refresh of the resort's accommodation and public areas, creating a sense of modern Italian elegance and subtle oriental charm.
Giacomo Battafarano has been appointed as General Manager at Verdura Resort
Experienced international hotelier Giacomo Battafarano has returned to Sicily and been named as the new General Manager of Verdura Resort. Battafarano, born in 1974 and originally from Matera, brings a wealth of knowledge with him to the iconic Sicilian resort - a Rocco Forte Hotel - which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
Massimiliano Perversi has been appointed as General Manager at Aleph Rome Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Massimiliano Perversi is the new General Manager of the Aleph Rome Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, a 88-room hotel in the heart of Rome. Massimiliano has a solid experience in the world of Hotellerie, he has worked for the main national and international hotel companies starting from the late eighties with the Hilton International of Milan, continuing with the Four Seasons of Milan and Santa Barbara in California, until to the most recent Hotel De Russie in Rome, Carlton Baglioni in Milan and Marina di Scarlino with the Ferragamo group.In his last experience he divided between Milan and New York, coordinating the operation of hotels and restaurants for the Italian group HLH Collection.With a strong predisposition to communication and PR, it finds its greatest strengths in the management of the team, in the sales and positioning strategies and in the organization of the day by day operation.Massimiliano Perversi considers the continuous and timely attention to the customer the real key to success for each structure. "
Matteo Temperini has been appointed as Executive Chef at Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco
Matteo Temperini has been appointed executive chef for Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, the bucolic Tuscan resort and world-class culinary destination that distinctly embodies Rosewood's A Sense of Place philosophy. Founded by Massimo and Chiara Ferragamo, Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco features two restaurants, an organic vegetable garden and a cooking school, while the greater estate boasts a leading Brunello di Montalcino Winery among other key assets that offer guests an exceptional Italian experience. In this role, Chef Matteo will lead the talented culinary team and oversee all gastronomic programming for the iconic property.
Radisson Collection to arrive in Italy's fashion capital with Palazzo Touring Club signing
Radisson Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups in the world, is delighted to announce the signing of a new Radisson Collection property in Milan, Italy. The Radisson Collection Hotel Palazzo Touring Club, Milan will complement the group's portfolio of exceptional hotels in Rome and Venice, underlining our long-term plan to strengthen the brand's presence across Italy.
Hilton Plans Landmark New Hotel in Rome
Hilton Rome Eur - La Lama is due to open in 2020 with direct access to the Roma Convention Centre - "La Nuvola".
Palazzo Daniele set to open in Puglia, Italy
Far from the well-trodden tourist trails, Palazzo Daniele is set in the sleepy, under-the-radar village of Gagliano del Capo in Puglia's exquisite Salento region, renowned for its charming blend of neoclassical, Baroque and Byzantine architecture. A gateway to both the Adriatic's rocky coastline and the sandy beaches of the Ionian Sea, Salento is also the setting for the annual international art show Capo d'Arte. Originally constructed in 1861, the year of Italy's reunification, the stately palazzo was built by the locally renowned architect Domenico Malinconico in the neoclassical style with a series of courtyards and lush Mediterranean landscaping. Reshaped and reimagined by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba of award-winning Milanese design studio Palomba Serafini Associati, Palazzo Daniele emerges as a harmonious dialogue between sublime minimalism and 19th-century splendor. Inspired by the idea of absence, the Palombas stripped back the interiors while preserving the structure's architectural integrity through the restoration of ornate frescos and original flooring, creating an exceptional backdrop for the palazzo's carefully-curated art collection. Site-specific works commissioned by Petrucci, such a Luigi Presicci lamp, Nicolas Party stools, Roberto Cuoghi sculpture, and Carla Accardi's lithography, sit alongside ancestral portraits and neoclassical design motifs.
Radisson Third Hotel to Open in Rome
Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of the Radisson Hotel Group, is delighted to announce the signing of the Radisson Blu GHR Rome. It will be the group's third hotel to arrive in Rome, while bringing its Italian portfolio to eight hotels and almost 1,500 rooms in operation or under development.