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December 1, 2009

The Leading Hotels of the World Hosts 2009 Annual Convention

When Kevin Roberts, CEO Worldwide of Saatchi & Saatchi took the stage at The Leading Hotels of the World’s 2009 Annual Convention in Venice last week, the audience of more than 300 distinguished guests knew something different was in store. The witty, provocative and inspiring presentation was the first indication that The Leading Hotels of the World is in the midst of change. And with Company President and Chief Executive Officer, Ted Teng having just completed his first year at the helm, it was a most relevant start to the four-day affair.

LHW

Venice, Italy

Press Release Sales & Marketing

October 27, 2009

Reorganization Of The Sales & Marketing Department Of Baglioni Hotels

In a statement released today, Roberto Polito, Managing Director of Baglioni Hotels, commenting on the company’s new managerial structure says, “In the present difficult economic climate we have decided to redouble our efforts and focus our attention on our Sales and Marketing department”.

Baglioni Hotels Group

Italy

Press Release Development

October 22, 2009

Doubletree By Hilton To Debut In Sardinia

Hilton Worldwide today announced that it has entered into a franchise license agreement with PROMA srl to operate an upscale Doubletree by Hilton in Olbia, Sardinia. Anticipated to open later this autumn, the signing represents the company’s first hotel on the popular Italian island, underlining the continued growth of the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands across Italy.

Hilton

Sardinia, Italy

Press Release Development

October 22, 2009

Hilton Expands Further In Italy With Signing Of Hilton Garden Inn Venice

Hilton Worldwide has today announced the signing of a franchise agreement with VENEZIA CAPITOL Srl to open a Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Venice, Italy. Scheduled to open by summer 2010, the Hilton Garden Inn Venice/ Mestre San Giuliano will be a welcome addition to Venice Mestre, providing quality branded hotel accommodation and a second hotel for Hilton Worldwide, in this landmark European city.

Hilton

Venice, Italy

Report Markets & Performance

October 8, 2009

Italian hotel market shrugs off recession | STR Global Reports

Recent data released by STR Global, the leading provider of market data to the world’s hotel industry, shows improving conditions in the Italian hotel market. Occupancy in Rome showed an increase of 17.9 percent during August 2009 compared with the same period from the previous year. Florence and Naples both posted increases in occupancy rates for July and August, indicating that at least the leisure sector is gaining back some of the ground recently lost.

STR Global

Italy

Appointment

October 7, 2009

Anna Gricini has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hotel De Russie and the Hotel Savoy

Anna Gricini has been appointed Director of Sales and Marketing for both the Hotel De Russie (Rome) and the Hotel Savoy (Florence). Anna has extensive experience in sales and marketing having held senior positions at the Dorchester Collection, Starwood Hotels & Resorts as well as Hilton International. Most recently Anna was Director of Sales & Marketing for the prestigious Principe di Savoia Hotel in Milan, successfully managing the repositioning of the hotel.

Rocco Forte Hotels

Rome & Florence, Italy

Appointment

October 7, 2009

Alberto Pirozzini has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Savoy

Alberto Pirozzini has a wealth of experience in the luxury hotel sector. Most recently he was General Manager for the Lungarno Hotel in Florence and previously spent six years with the Ritz Carlton group in California, Bahamas, Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands. He started his career with Four Seasons in the USA. Alberto Pirozzini comments, “I am delighted to have the opportunity to join The Rocco Forte Collection and the illustrious Hotel Savoy. I am very much looking forward to working with the hotel’s award-winning team and to greeting its customers.”

Rocco Forte Hotels

Florence, Italy

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Radical Innovation

Appointment

October 7, 2009

Stefano Gegnacorsi has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel de Russie

Stefano Gegnacorsi has extensive experience in the hotel sector having previously worked with the most exclusive hotels in Italy and abroad. Most recently he was General Manager of Hotel Savoy in Florence, during which he received numerous accolades, including the highest quality rating ever recorded by Leading Hotels of the World. Prior to joining The Rocco Forte Collection he was General Manager of the renowned Palazzo Sasso in Ravello and previously was Director of Sales & Marketing at Hotel Eden in Rome. Stefano Gegnacorsi, says: “Coming back to Rome, my native city, and becoming General Manager for the most exclusive hotel in the capital gives me great satisfaction. I look forward to working with the very experienced Hotel De Russie team and further fortifying and growing their positive reputation both in Italy and abroad.”

Rocco Forte Hotels

Rome, Italy

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Radical Innovation

Press Release Sales & Marketing

August 28, 2009

Hotel Principe di Savoia reveals the legends who have revelled in old-world glamour behind its neoclassical façade

Since the Roaring Twenties, movers, shakers and cognoscenti of film, music and fashion have stayed at Milan’s oldest and most famous hotel. The Hotel Principe di Savoia is part of the exclusive Dorchester Collection, whose current advertising campaign features the famous faces – and voices – who have lent an air of easy glamour over the decades to their celebrated hotels.

Dorchester

Milan, Italy

Appointment

July 9, 2009

Massimiliano Perversi has been appointed as General Manager at Carlton Hotel Baglioni

Born in Milan in 1969, Mr Massimiliano Perversi has a solid background in the Luxury Hospitality having worked at the Hotel de Russie in Rome, Four Seasons Hotels in Milan and in Santa Barbara. Appointed General Manager just over a month ago, he has ambitious plans for the Carlton Hotel Baglioni including the development and consolidation of new partnerships with luxury brands. The hotel’s excellent location in the heart of Milan’s fashion quarter and its direct access to Via della Spiga means that events held within the hotel with these new partners will bring added value for guests. Regarding his new appointment, Mr Perversi commented: “I am delighted and proud to run one of the preferred five-star hotels in the city, appreciated by elite guests who include fashion designers, businessmen and politicians from all over the world. The Baglioni Hotels are famous for tradition, class and style, and here at the Carlton Hotel Baglioni in Milan this tradition has become our way of life”.

Baglioni Hotels Group

Milan, Italy

Appointment

June 4, 2009

Luca Depalo has been appointed as Chef at Starwood's Cervo Hotel, Costa Smeralda Resort

Italian-born Chef Luca Depalo has worked at various successful international restaurants, most recently at Numero in Manchester, England and has studied at the renowned Hotel Institute in Locarno, Switzerland. At Il Pescatore, his focus will be on seasonal and locovore cooking that celebrates Sardinia’s cuisine, Mediterranean influences, utilizing regional produce and ingredients. Guests can experience dishes that tell the Island’s story through its flavors and proud culinary tradition. “We have introduced several typical recipes that aim to authentically present Sardinia’s cuisine to our guests,” explains Maurizio Immacolato, Food & Beverage Manager of the Cervo Complex that manages the Il Pescatore restaurant. “Our discerning international clientele desire to experience Sardinia’s natural beauty but also discover island culture through the its unique flavors.”

Starwood's Cervo Hotel, Costa Smeralda Resort

Porto Cervo, Italy

Report

May 11, 2009

HVS Country Snapshot: Italy

Authored by Liliana Ielacqua, HVS Consulting & Valuation Analyst. The article summarizes the characteristics of the Italian hospitality market and highlights its recent performance, while considering the current issues that need to addressed. A combination of 20 Regional Entities. This overview on the Italian tourism industry will highlight how this very characteristic of the Italian market could become an opportunity for hotel development.

HVS

Italy

Press Release Wellness & Wellbeing

April 20, 2009

Dusit International’s first step into Europe | Launches Devarana Spa at IL SALVIATINO in Florence

Dusit International, one of Asia’s leading hotel brands, makes its first debut in Europe with the launch of its Devarana Spa at the new ultra-luxury hotel IL SALVIATINO–Florence in June 2009. The brand’s European expansion is through a joint venture with international development and management company MPg, which specializes in small luxury hotels.

Dusit

Florence, Italy

Supplier News Technology

March 31, 2009

Hotel Principe di Savoia and Swisscom Renew Their Partnership

Milan's most well-renowned five-star hotel, Il Principe di Savoia, has extended its partnership with Swisscom Hospitality Services as an Internet provider servicing its guest rooms, meeting rooms and public area. The renewal underlines the viability of Swisscom's approach to servicing hoteliers and their guests in the top-hotel segment.

HOIST

Italy

Press Release Sales & Marketing

October 21, 2008

Doubletree® Makes Its European Debut in Italy

MILAN, Italy and BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. |Doubletree by Hilton™, the upscale, full-service brand that is part of the Hilton Family of Hotels, has announced the debut of its first hotel in continental Europe with the opening of theDoubletree by Hilton Milan.This opening heralds the arrival of Hilton Hotels Corporation's 88th European hotel and the addition of a second Hilton Family hotel in the Italian fashion capital.

Hilton

Milan, Italy