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).
JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa has announced that Cristiano Cabutti has been named Marriott's Area Director Sales & Marketing for Southern Europe. Cristiano has been the Director of Sales & Marketing at JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013, overseeing the opening of the brand's first Italian property.
A once medieval village turned sprawling retreat, La Bagnaia Golf & Spa Resort Siena has joined the upper upscale Curio Collection by HiltonTM. The hotel was hand-picked to be a part of the collection of one-of-a-kind independent hotels and resorts all celebrated for their individuality. As the first Curio Collection by Hilton hotel in Italy, the brand welcomes the resort to the collection of more than 30 hotels and resorts worldwide.
Eurostars Hotel Company, the hotel division of Grupo Hotusa, has added the Eurostars Monte Tauro 4* to its portfolio (previously called Hotel Monte Tauro) in the beautiful Sicilian city of Taormina. This is the second hotel opened by the company on the Mediterranean island and the eleventh opened in Italy, which also includes establishments in Rome, Naples, Palermo, Venice and Lucca.
A recent survey by the Bank of Italy on Italian tourism revealed that 2016 was a successful year compared to 2015. Italian travelers went abroad in greater numbers – 64.6 million (in 2015 it was 62.8 million people). In terms of foreign inflow there was an increase as well – reaching 82.9 million visitors compared to 81.6 million people in 2015.
In 2016, Italians spent 22,336,000 euros for traveling, which is the highest figure in the last five years. In 2015 they spent 22,012,000, while in 2014 about 300,000 euro less. Major peaks in the spending were registered in the summer season, mainly August, when Italians spent about 3 billion euros.
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. Opening March 2017, the 124-room Design Hotels™ member is surrounded by an exquisite cross section of Milanese culture: from centuries-old historical monuments to grand shopping boulevards and cool drinking dens. And yet it is set to become the area's hottest landmark thanks to its impeccable Milanese design, in-house Michelin-starred chef, and spectacular rooftop pool—primed to play host to the city's chicest cocktail hours.
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. Opening March 2017, the 124-room Design Hotels™ member is surrounded by an exquisite cross section of Milanese culture: from centuries-old historical monuments to grand shopping boulevards and cool drinking dens. And yet it is set to become the area's hottest landmark thanks to its impeccable Milanese design, in-house Michelin-starred chef, and spectacular rooftop pool—primed to play host to the city's chicest cocktail hours.
Villa d’Este Hotels has announced the appointment of Stefano Venturi as General Manager of its Florentine hotel, Villa La Massa. Venturi has over 30 years’ experience in the luxury hospitality sector, working at some of the world’s leading hotels in both Italy and the UK.
This market snapshot presents current data and information on the upscale and luxury hotel and tourism industry in Florence, Italy. In writing such articles, we utilise the expertise of HVS in each market to the full extent by combining our in-house data and research together with published information regarding the examined destinations. A separate publication about the region of Tuscany will follow.
Finally we have our debut: The "NYX Milan" is the first lifestyle hotel from the House of Leonardo that has opened its doors. Travelers and guests of all shades will have access to 299 rooms and five different F&B venues. In addition to a spacious patio, the roof-top terrace on the 12th floor invites guests to drink in the fashion metropolis, with a breath-taking view of the city. The Leonardo Hotel Group invested more than 10 million Euro in the remodeling of the first European NYX Hotel.
Finally we have our debut: The NYX Milan is the first lifestyle hotel from the House of Leonardo that has opened its doors. Travelers and guests of all shades will have access to 299 rooms and five different F&B venues. In addition to a spacious patio, the roof-top terrace on the 12th floor invites guests to drink in the fashion metropolis, with a breath-taking view of the city. The Leonardo Hotel Group invested more than 10 million Euro in the remodeling of the first European NYX Hotel.
On the occasion of the worldwide launch of the touring exhibition Manolo Blahnik. The Art of Shoe in Milan, Four Seasons Hotel Milano has created a unique partnership with the iconic shoe Maestro that will allow guests to enter the remarkable creative world of Manolo Blahnik.