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February 23, 2014

Mauro Governato has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel de Russie

Rocco Forte Hotels has announced the appointment of Mauro Governato as General Manager for Hotel de Russie in Rome. Mr. Governato takes over from Stefano Gegnacorsi, who was with the hotel for eight years. Governato has been in the hospitality industry for 29 years. Previously, he was General Manager at the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon. Bringing a wealth of management experience to his new role, his career has taken him from the Four Seasons Resort Provence a Terre Blanche-France to the One&Only Le Saint Géran (Mauritius) and One&Only Kanuhura (Maldives). Early on, Governato was in the food and beverage industry, working in Michellin-starred restaurants across Europe.

Rocco Forte Hotels

December 19, 2013

Maurizio D’Este has been appointed as Vice President & Area Manager at the Regina Hotel Baglioni in Rome and Luna Hotel Baglioni in Venice

Baglioni Hotels ends the year announcing a senior management appointment. Mr Maurizio D’Este accepted his new role as Vice President & Area Manager of the Regina Hotel Baglioni in Rome and Luna Hotel Baglioni in Venice. He will be in charge of maintaining the Regina Hotel Baglioni as one of the best hotels in Rome, as well as sustaining the high level of Luna Hotel Baglioni in Venice.

Baglioni Hotels Group

Report

December 19, 2013

Italy - a 2013 market snapshot and the outlook for 2014 and beyond

Extra-European markets will stimulate demand in 2014 (+6.6%), with consolidation of the Japanese and US markets, according to a major national tourism watch. There will be a further increase of flows from Central Europe. No evidence of recovery of the domestic market is given, but Italian demand should not fall further.

By Zoran Bačić, Senior Partner and Managing Director of Horwath HTL, Italy, Horwath HTL

Press Release Sales & Marketing

December 3, 2013

Boscolo Hotels in Rome and Milan, Italy Join Autograph Collection

Boscolo Hotels and the exclusive portfolio of independent hotels, the Autograph Collection, announced today the news that twoadditional luxury Boscolo Hotels in Italy will join its ensemble this fall. The Boscolo Milano will be the first to join the collection, followed by the Boscolo Exedra Roma in early December. Boscolo began its partnership with Autograph Collection in 2011 with the inauguration of its first hotels in the portfolio in four of Europe's most exciting cities, including the Boscolo Palace in Rome, Boscolo Venezia in Venice, Boscolo Prague in the Czech Republic and the Boscolo Budapest in Hungary.

Marriott

November 18, 2013

Filippo La Mantia has been appointed as Executive Chef at Jumeirah Grand Hotel via Veneto

Born in Palermo, Sicily, Filippo La Mantia settled in Rome and has extensive experience in the industry. In his new position, he will run the hotel’s two main restaurants ‘Magnolia’ and ‘Time’, ensuring consistent high quality food and service.

Jumeirah

Radical Innovation Hospitality TECHNOLOGY

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Radical Innovation

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The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

Hotel tech has changed what's possible – and measurable. RevPAR and ADR aren't enough; discover the metrics that really matter.

Mews

November 18, 2013

Luca Virgilio has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Eden

Dorchester Collection announces the appointment of Luca Virgilio as General Manager for its newest property, Hotel Eden, starting January 20, 2014.

Dorchester

Press Release

November 5, 2013

Waris Ahluwalia with the Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts Celebrates Bespoke Craftsmanship with the Debut of “House of Waris RARE”

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: HOT), today unveils "House of Waris RARE," a collection of handcrafted treasures from around the world curated by the brand's Global Explorer Waris Ahluwalia. The collection will live in the Explorer's Library at The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice and will retail at www.luxurycollection.com/rare and www.houseofwarisRARE.combeginning today.

Starwood

Venice, Italy

Press Release

November 1, 2013

Upscale Hotel Market - Rome, Italy

Rome, the capital of Italy, is a must see for any traveller; the legacy of its long history is imbued in every stone. As well as leisure travellers, Rome attracts corporate and conference business (though to a lesser extent). In this article, we present tourism visitation trends, the most recent performance of upscale hotels and a performance forecast to 2017. We also discuss the current values of hotels in Rome.

HVS

The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

Ad Guide

Hotel tech has changed what's possible – and measurable. RevPAR and ADR aren't enough; discover the metrics that really matter.

Mews

Press Release General Management

September 18, 2013

Dorchester Collection to Manage Rome’s Iconic Hotel Eden

Dorchester Group Limited has acquired the 121-room Hotel Eden from Starman Hotels. Effective from 18 September 2013, Dorchester Collection will manage the hotel and continue to work closely together with the previous management company, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, to ensure a smooth transition for hotel guests, partners and employees.

Dorchester

July 22, 2013

Arthur Hoffman has been appointed as President at Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN)

Hoffman moves to the EAN division from the Expedia group’s Rome-based online reservations business Venere.com, where he has been Managing Director for the past four years.

Expedia Group, Inc.

Press Release

May 24, 2013

Hans Koch elected new President at EHMA 40th General Meeting

ans Koch, the new President who will remain in office for three years from 2013 to 2015, has been elected during the 40° General Meeting of Ehma (European Hotel Managers Association) at the Hotel Principe di Savoia in Milan, at the conclusion of a series of seminars and celebrations for Ehma's 40th anniversary.

EHMA

Press Release Development

May 13, 2013

Kenyon Price has been appointed as General Manager at Castello di Casole

Castello di Casole in Tuscany, Italy is pleased to announce Kenyon Price as General Manager. As an experienced hospitality professional Kenyon will oversee the 4,200-acre estate as well as the new hotel recently opened in July 2012, which is owned and operated by Timbers Resorts.

Timbers Resorts

Siena, Italy

May 7, 2013

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts Celebrates the Grand Opening of the Legendary Gritti Palace after a 35 Million Euro Restoration

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), today celebrates the grand opening of The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice. The renowned hotel recently re-opened its legendary doors following a meticulous 35 million Euros restoration, bringing the historic building back to its original grandeur. The 15-month restoration of The Gritti Palace is part of a larger strategy to invest over 150 million Euros in the restoration of Starwood's most celebrated Luxury Collection hotels in Europe, including Hotel Alfonso XIII, Seville and Hotel Maria Cristina, San Sebastian which re-opened last year, as well as Prince de Galles in Paris which will re-open later this month.

Starwood

Venice, Italy

Press Release Development

April 19, 2013

IHG signs first Hotel Indigo in Italy | Hotel Indigo Rome-St George to open in 2014

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) one of the world's largest hotel companies, has signed its first Hotel Indigo in Italy, the Hotel Indigo Rome-St George. The 64-room boutique hotel will be centrally located in the heart of Rome, on Via Giulia. The hotel will operate under a franchise agreement with Hotel Invest Italiana SRL, and is due to open in the first quarter of 2014, following a conversion from the St George Hotel to IHG's Hotel Indigo brand.

IHG

Press Release Development

March 13, 2013

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa to Open in 2014 – Luxury Brand’s First in Italy

Marriott International today announced plans to open a luxury resort on the private island of Sacca Sessola, located in the Venetian lagoon. The 266-room JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa will operate under a management agreement with an affiliate of Aareal Bank AG and is expected to open in 2014. Just a short boat ride from the beautiful city of Venice and in an unparalleled setting, the resort will be the JW Marriott brand's first hotel in Italy and a world-class addition to its global portfolio of 59 luxury properties.

Marriott

Venice, Italy

Supplier News Technology

October 23, 2012

PAR Springer-Miller Introduces NexHos as Exclusive Solution Distributor in Italy

PAR Springer-Miller Systems, Inc. (PSMS) --- a wholly-owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PAR) and the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality management systems announces NexHos as its exclusive distributor for their hospitality technology solutions in Italy.

PAR Springer-Miller

October 12, 2012

Loredana Brescia has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Jumeirah Grand Hotel via Veneto

In Rome, Loredana Brescia is the new Director of Sales & Marketing for Jumeirah Grand Hotel Via Veneto. Loredana has 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Prior to joining Jumeirah, Loredana was Director of Sales and Marketing for NH Lingotto in Turin; she has also worked for Le Meridien and Forte Village Resort in Turin, Rome and Sardinia, and for various tour operators around the world. An Italian national, she is fluent in English, French and Spanish. In her role, Loredana will oversee all marketing, sales and public relations activities for Jumeirah Grand Hotel Via Veneto. Located in the heart of Rome on the exclusive via Veneto, one of Italy’s most legendary streets, Jumeirah Grand Hotel Via Veneto is the union of two 19th century historical buildings in the city centre.

Jumeirah

Press Release Markets & Performance

September 20, 2012

Tougher conditions across Italy | STR Global Reports

Italian hoteliers reported mixed revenue per available room (RevPAR) results year to July (YTD), according to STR Global, the leading provider of market data to the hotel industry. Sicily's Taormina & Messina market led RevPAR growth and is one of four markets to report increases year on year.

STR Global