After food, culture, fashion and design, health is another candidate to become one of the distinctive features of Made in Italy. The goal is to make Italy a top destination of medical tourism.
Belmond Ltd. (NYSE: BEL) ("Belmond" or the "Company") today announced that it has acquired Castello di Casole, a luxury resort and estate in Tuscany, Italy.
Ever dreamed of owning a home in a pretty Italian village? The news you've been waiting for has finally arrived.You can now buy one for just over a dollar.Ollolai, a destination in the mountain region of Barbagia on the Mediterranean island of Sardinia, is selling hundreds of abandoned homes for just €1 ($1.2).It's not the first Italian town to try the gimmick, but it seems to be the first to live up to the promise. It's also got the beauty and history needed to draw people in.The real estate bonanza comes with a catch, though. The 200 stone-built dwellings up for grabs are in poor condition and buyers must commit to a refurbishment within three years -- which will likely cost about $25,000.Behind the sell-off is a plan to rejuvenate a community at risk of becoming a ghost town. In the past half century, Ollolai's population has shrunk from 2,250 to 1,300, with only a handful of babies born each year.
The global hotel industry's leading cloud platform, SiteMinder, has partnered with one of Italy's longest-standing hotel booking providers and consultancies, Charming Italy, to provide travellers "a truly authentic Italian experience".
LAKE COMO, Italy and MCLEAN, Va. - Set amidst the rolling hills and crystalline waters of one of the world's most idyllic destinations, Hilton Lake Como opens its doors today, marking Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) first property in the region. As the largest hotel in Lake Como, the newly opened property will deliver Hilton's signature hospitality to the renowned leisure destination with its upscale accommodations and awe-inspiring lake views.
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world"s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of Hotel Indigo® Venice - Sant'Elena. It is the third Hotel Indigo to be signed in Italy and will operate under a franchise agreement with H.n.H. Hotels & Resorts S.p.A.
Mauro Vinci joins the company as Senior Director Business Development, Italy, with the responsibility of leading Carlson Rezidor's development and transaction activities in his native country.
5 percent growth in Asian outbound trips – More beach holidays and city trips – Recovery in travel to Europe – ITB Berlin exclusively publishes latest results from IPK's World Travel Monitor®
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.