Strong growth in European outbound trips so far this year – good figures for most European destinations – solid growth outlook for 2018 – ITB Berlin exclusively publishes latest results from the World Travel Monitor®
Travelers continue to be concerned by terror threats when travelling - nevertheless the desire to travel is unbroken – City trips are growth driver in holiday segment - ITB Berlin exclusively publishes latest results from the World Travel Monitor® in January 2018
Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise in the Odescalchi Castle in Bracciano, Kim Kardashian with Kanye West at Forte Belverde in Florence, and Amal Alamuddin with George Clooney at the Aman Hotel on the Grand Canal. All these celebrities got married in Italy. Wedding tourism in Italy has been constantly growing. According to a research conducted by Massimo Ferrruzzi, founder of Jfc, there have been 7,147 weddings thus far this year. These weddings have generated a turnover of almost 386 million euros. Spending increased by 2.3 percent over 2016. With an average stay of 3.5 days per guest and 8.4 days for spouses, total arrivals reached 336,232, while attendances amount to 1.2 million. But there are several ways “to say ‘yes’” and Jfc’s study also analysed the three types of weddings and their economic impact.
Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International"s distinctive collection of passionately independent hotels, today announced its fourth hotel in Italy with the opening of Hotel Sina Villa Medici, located in the historic heart of Florence. The hotel joins a diverse portfolio of more than 125 Autograph Collection Hotels around the world – all one-of-a-kind properties that champion values of vision, design and craft.
W Hotels Worldwide, by the group Marriott International, has announced the signature of a hotel in Rome, its first hotel in Italy.
One year after completing its merger with UNA Hotels & Resorts, Atahotels today announces it has partnered with the global hotel industry's leading cloud platform, SiteMinder, to further capitalise on Italy's rising tourism numbers. SiteMinder will power the distribution of Atahotels' more than 4,700 rooms online and increase guest acquisition for the hotel group through the company's 350-strong network of the world's top booking channels.
San Clemente Palace Kempinski, the luxury five-star resort situated on its own private island in the Venetian lagoon, has appointed Silvio Iacovino as its new General Manager.
There are few countries in the world that rank as a more popular destination for tourists than Italy. The list of draws is wide and varied: world-class cuisine, historical sites that speak to the roots of modern western civilization, religious pilgrimage destinations, some of the planet's greatest art, and, it bears mentioning twice, the world-class cuisine. Whether in search of a week in a historic city like Rome, or a relaxing and stunning drive through unmatched landscapes in hilly country, Italy has much to offer, and that's without even mentioning the beautiful islands that dot its coasts.
Renato Circosta has been appointed Hospitality, Travel, Tourism and Real Estate Senior Advisor at Grant Thornton Consultants, where he will oversee operations of industry.
Forte Village Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Marco Lucrezi as Marketing Director. In his new role, Marco will be responsible for managing the sales and marketing team's activities to increase revenue at the award-winning resort in South Sardinia.
Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) today announces the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton Venice Mestre as part of a franchise agreement with the Italian management company DHotels. Located in the urban area of Mestre, the hotel represents a strategic conversion following a complete renovation and is the fifth addition to the Four Points portfolio in Italy.
Following an extensive restoration, Aleph Rome Hotel – an elegant property in the heart of Rome – has reopened as part of the exclusive Curio Collection by Hilton, a global portfolio of upper upscale, independent hotels and resorts.
Following an extensive restoration, Aleph Rome Hotel – an elegant property in the heart of Rome – has reopened as part of the exclusive Curio Collection by Hilton, a global portfolio of upper upscale, independent hotels and resorts.
JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Angelo Vignola as the resort's new Director of Sales & Marketing. In his role, Vignola will oversee all sales and marketing efforts on behalf of the resort, which is now in its third season.
The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), today announced that Cristallo, a historic hotel located in the renowned Italian town of Cortina d"Ampezzo, will join The Luxury Collection, the world"s premier portfolio of upscale destinations, this June. Owned and managed by the Gualandi family, Cristallo, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, marks the brand"s first hotel in Cortina, and first ski resort worldwide.
Italy has an ever-appealing charm – the food, the passion, the beautiful coastline and incredibly historic cities, the architecture and of course, the landscapes. For centuries, Italy has attracted holidaymakers, and continues to do so today, making it almost a sure thing for hotel developers.
Taking center stage in Milan"s hip Porta Volta neighborhood with its stunning glass façade framed with lush vertical gardens, Hotel Viu Milan is rewriting the rule book on how to make an entrance in Italy"s capital of cool. The newly built 124-room property boasts the only hotel rooftop in Milan with an outdoor swimming pool and stunning 360-degree views of the city skyline—perfectly located for aperitivos set to an intoxicating soundtrack of bossa nova. Throw in a Michelin-starred chef and exquisite Milanese design and you have summer in the city wrapped up.
Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, Inc., today marked a milestone: reintroducing the brand to Italy and reimagining an iconic palace to debut Le Méridien Visconti Rome. Following its meticulous renovation and conversion, Le Méridien Visconti Rome, owned and managed by the Toti Group, now boasts custom-designed guestrooms, suites and a transformation of the hotel"s public spaces, including the brand"s signature lobby concept: Le Méridien Hub. Located in the charming Prati district, ideally situated between the Spanish Steps and the Vatican, Le Méridien Visconti Rome is deceivingly residential with 240 guestrooms and suites – ideal for business, leisure and group travel. Led by ara Design International, the hotel"s redesign is rooted in a classic Italian style with understated, geometrical references to Rome"s fabled treasures, including the Pantheon.
Hotel Lungarno, the quintessential, classic Florentine hotel from the Ferragamo family-owned Lungarno Collection, is now open after a six-month closure for renovations and refurbishments. Designed by internationally renowned interior designer, Michele Bonan who has designed all Lungarno Collection properties.
Tuscany is a region in central Italy with an area of about 23,000 km2 and a population of about 3.8 million (2013). The regional capital and most populated town is Florence with approximately 370,000 inhabitants while it features a Western coastline of 400 kilometers overlooking the Ligurian Sea (in the North) and the Tyrrhenian Sea (in the Center and South).