Scheduled to open on 5th December 2014 in La Thuile, Val d’Aosta, Nira Montana is thrilled to welcome Corrado Cignozzi as Director of Sales & Marketing. Corrado joins the ‘Nira family’ after developing his career at hotel brands like One&Only, LUX* and Baglioni.
Nira Hotels & Resorts has appointed Mr Giuseppe Artolli as General Manager of the group’s first Italian property, Nira Montana, scheduled to open on 5th December 2014 in La Thuile, Val d’Aosta. Boasting a distinguished international career, Giuseppe took his first steps in the hospitality industry at the end of the ‘70s. He took up several appointments both in the UK and Germany in leading five star hotels, including Munich’s Bayerischer Hof, the luxurious Hotel Le Bristol in Paris and the Hotel Hermitage in Monte Carlo.
On the day that George Clooney wed Amal Alamuddin in a civil service ceremony, hotel searches made by UK users increased by 39 per cent in comparison to the previous week. Searches made on Monday 29th September for a hotel stay during October and November were compared to searches made on Monday 22nd September.
Italy-based Royal Group has partnered with Trust International to implement its new global distribution strategy. Royal Group's hotels in the most beautiful cities of Italy - Roma, Sorrento, Napoli and Capri - are utilizing the Trust technology in their own reservation offices and on Royal Group's website to provide their guests with feature-rich information and direct, real-time access to rates, availability and descriptive content for their properties.
Palmiro Noschese today holds the position of Managing Director Italy for Meliá Hotels International as well as General Manager at Meliá Roma Aurelia Antica. Palmiro likes to talk and like many Italian men, he is naturally charming and self-confident. He knows what he wants and does not hesitate to express his ambitions. He is passionate about what he does and works hard to achieve his goals. Nevertheless, he believes that his family is the most important element in his life.
Moxy Hotels (www.moxy-hotels.marriott.com) made its debut today in Milan, Italy, shaking up the hotel industry with a fresh attitude and modern flair. A boutique hotel concept for the budget savvy traveller, the new Moxy Milan boldly reinvents the traditional economy hotel experience. "Moxy is the essence of the next generation traveller, not only Gen X and Y but guests with a younger sensibility, for whom contemporary style is paramount," said Tina Edmundson, global brand officer for Marriott International's luxury and lifestyle brands. "Every aspect of Moxy Hotels has been thoughtfully researched and crafted to reflect and deliver on the ever changing lifestyles and expectations of this rapidly growing customer segment."
Moxy Hotels, a new lifestyle, design-led economy hotel brand that debuted this week in Milan, is on the hunt for tomorrow's most exciting visual artist. Moxy is looking for innovative painters, illustrators and graffiti artists to submit their own unique creations in the exclusive Moxy Blank Canvas challenge to be selected as the 'Artist in Residence' at the new Moxy Milan. They will also be given their own Moxy Blank Canvas studio, where they will be able to create custom artwork for the Moxy Milan and future Moxy Hotels. The challenge starts today – visit MoxyHotels.com/BlankCanvas to learn more and participate.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Luca Finardi as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Milan which is scheduled to open in 2015. His appointment is effective from 1 July, 2014.
Leonardo STASSI IMHI 2008 has been appointed Development Manager Italy for MEININGER Hotels, a Berlin based design budget chain. Prior to that, Leonardo worked for 4 years at Hilton Worldwide in the Feasibility team at the Watford head office first and the Italian Development team based in Rome after. Leonardo will be based in Roma.
Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has named Alessandro Maurizio Cabella as general manager of the hotel, which has led the way in unforgettable service and authentic moments for 50 years in the Eternal City. The native Italian joins the property with 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry with a strong focus in Europe. Cabella will direct and oversee the day-to-day operations of the landmark hotel. Cabella has been in the Hilton family for 10 years during which he managed the launch of Conrad Algarve in 2012 and most recently acted as the general manager for Hilton Molino Stucky Venice. His general manager experience also includes stints at the Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa in Portugal and Hotel Mirabeau - Société des Bains de Mer Monte Carlo in Monaco. As general manager of Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, Cabella was awarded “General Manager of the Year Europe 2013” by the distinguished British publication Business Destinations, as well as Italy’s and Europe Leading Conference Hotel at the World Travel Awards Europe 2013.
Katara Hospitality today announced that the internationally-renowned Excelsior Hotel Gallia in Milan will join The Luxury Collection® portfolio, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT). Owned by Katara Hospitality, Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan will open this November following an extensive renovation. The opening will mark The Luxury Collection's seventh hotel in Italy, as the brand remains on track to surpass 100 hotels globally in the next five years.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that the internationally-renowned Excelsior Hotel Gallia in Milan will join The Luxury Collection® portfolio. Owned by Katara Hospitality, Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan will open this November following an extensive renovation. The opening will mark The Luxury Collection's seventh hotel in Italy, as the brand remains on track to surpass 100 hotels globally in the next five years.
Some are calling it the “distressed real estate gold rush in Europe.” Others who have been expecting 1990s-style opportunistic investment opportunities for several years, now are seeing a change in European banks’ willingness to sell distressed loans at discounts to clean up their books. Several significant deals have been announced with big name investors and more are underway. What is happening? And what is the opportunity for investors? Is it too late already?
Today NH Hotel Group signed an agreement with Intesa Sanpaolo under which it will acquire the latter's 44.5% stake in NH Italia in exchange for shares. Intesa Sanpaolo set up the Italian joint venture with NH Hotel Group, which owns the remaining 55.5%, in 2007. Accordingly, the deal will entitle NH Hotel Group for the 100% of NH Italia, which is currently active in the hotel business in Italy and the US, as well as operating hotel establishments in Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium.
Italy, probably the largest single market for hotel rooms in Europe, still has plenty of room to grow for the major international hotel companies, especially in the midscale and economy markets.
Fiore joins Dorchester Collection from her role as director of sales & marketing for Hotel Castello di Casole in Siena, Italy. With a 20-year career in luxury hospitality, Fiore has worked at a variety of prestigious hotels in Italy and New York. Previous positions have included director of sales & marketing at Hotel Majestic in Rome, Italy; director of sales & marketing at St Regis Grand & The Westin Excelsior in Rome, Italy and international sales manager at Orient-Express Hotels in New York.
Ivan Artolli was appointed Managing Director at Verdura Golf & Spa Resort after being Director of Operations in the United Kingdom, Belgium and Eastern Europe for the group. He is thus in charge of construction, sales, and operations of 87 luxury villas at the property, he remains a member of the Board of Directors and General Manager at Hôtel Amigo in Brussels.
Leading hotel company Meliá Hotels International, today announce a new milestone for its cutting edge, lifestyle brand ME by Meliá as the name continues to grow globally. ME by Meliá, specialising in modern and high energy hotels at the heart of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, will open its Milan doors near to the famous "fashion quadrilateral", at the Piazza della Repubblica. The hotel will be close to the Corso Como, one of the chicest areas of the city.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's leading hotel companies, is set to debut its boutique brand, Hotel Indigo®, in Italy this month with the opening of Hotel Indigo Rome – St. George.
Following the debut of Moxy Hotels this September at the Milan Malpensa Airport in Italy, Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today that it plans to open five additional locations in key cities throughout Europe by 2015 including Munich, Berlin, and Frankfurt in Germany, as well as Oslo, Norway. Marriott International expects to sign a further 13 hotels in Europe by the end of 2014. A fresh and innovative lifestyle hotel brand created especially for the millennial traveller which combines contemporary design and approachable service at a reasonable price, Moxy Hotels is projected to reach 150 hotels within the next ten years.