Travel & Tourism in Italy is poised for a record-breaking year, with international visitor spending forecast to hit an all-time high of €60.4BN in 2025, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Emblems Collection, part of the Accor group, is proud to announce the signing of an exceptional property that will join the luxury brand in 2026, marking a major step in its development in Italy — a country synonymous with heritage, artistry, and refined lifestyle. The new hotel address embodies the essence of Emblems: when luxury meets intimacy, through singular design, rich storytelling, and a profound sense of place.
Vista Ostuni, the hotly anticipated new hotel officially opens its doors to guests in July, in the white-washed coastal City of Ostuni, marking an exciting new chapter for the independent Italian hospitality group, Vista.
Emblems Collection, part of the Accor group, is proud to announce the signing of an exceptional property that will join the luxury brand in 2026, marking a major step in its development in Italy - a country synonymous with heritage, artistry, and refined lifestyle. The new hotel address embodies the essence of Emblems: when luxury meets intimacy, through singular design, rich storytelling, and a profound sense of place.
BWH Hotels has announced the reopening of WorldHotel Casati 18, a WorldHotels™ property, after the completion of its full-scale renovation, revealing a refreshed identity that places modern Italian design, intimate hospitality, and cultural richness at its core. The boutique hotel in the heart of Porta Venezia, Milan, unveiled its complete transformation, blending high-end Italian design, refined comfort, and vibrant local character to welcome a new era of travelers
Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli: the next upcoming hotel of the legendary brand following the opening of Orient Express La Minerva in Rome invites travellers into a world where the splendour of Venice and the spirit of travel converge. A jewel of Neogothic and Baroque architecture once nestled on the original Orient Express route to Constantinople, Palazzo Dona Giovannelli reawakens as an immersive destination where history meets emotion, beauty and rebirth.
Hotel Calimala is thrilled to announce the opening of its Milan outpost, located at Via Melzo 7, in the historic and vibrant Porta Venezia district. Blending modern sophistication with an appreciation for Milan's storied culture, Hotel Calimala Milan delivers an immersive experience that brings luxury, serenity, and a dash of local flavour to travellers and locals alike. With 88 meticulously designed rooms, including four premium suites, guests will experience the utmost comfort with an ambiance that encapsulates the dynamic spirit of Milan's Centro Storico. The hotel also boasts a ground floor espresso bar and a two storey rooftop, featuring a bar and a swimming pool, as well as a restaurant which will launch in the spring of 2026.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces the signing of an agreement with Pacini Group for the rebranding of its Venetian property, The Venice Times, which will officially join the Vignette Collection brand. Located in the heart of Venice's historic centre, the hotel marks the second collaboration between IHG and Pacini Group—following the opening of Garner Hotel Rome Aurelia —and strengthens a long-term strategic partnership, highlighting IHG's trust in the Italian group's expertise and strategic vision in the hospitality sector.
Nestled in the heart of Florence, the new opening of James Suite Hotel Firenze 1564 is the latest addition to the city's luxury hospitality scene. This intimate boutique hotel is the vision of designer James Cavagnari, who has transformed his childhood Renaissance palazzo into a refined retreat that seamlessly blends English heritage with Tuscan charm. The building's unique character is the result of Cavagnari's creative vision, realised in collaboration with master artisans and the finest local materials. The property comprises 14 distinctive suites, the elegant 1564 Lounge Bar, and The James Restaurant among its highlights.
The Board of Directors of Starhotels Finanziaria has approved the 2024 consolidated financial statements, marking a new operational and financial record. Following the exceptional results achieved in 2023, the Group has further strengthened its leadership position within the Italian hospitality landscape, reporting the following results:
This season, Il Sereno Lago di Como introduces its most personal and immersive offering yet: The Darsena Listening Suite. Conceived by owner-audiophile Luis Contreras and brought to life together with designer Patricia Urquiola, this 200 m² lakefront sanctuary redefines the travel experience through music. The suite becomes a cultural space where high-fidelity analogue music, tactile contemporary design and Michelin-starred cuisine converge, with the lake as natural backdrop.
Milu Holding is thrilled to announce the appointment of Angela Focareta as the General Manager for both of its Florence properties, expanding her current role as General Manager of Hotel Calimala Florence to include management of Hotel Milu Florence. This designation marks Angela's latest career advance within the Milu Holdings Group, displaying how instrumental her work has been in elevating guest experiences and operational excellence for the group.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announces the opening of Hilton Turin Centre, Hilton's latest addition under its flagship brand. Perfectly positioned in the historic heart of the Piedmontese capital, the property is well suited for both business and leisure travellers, boasting a brand-new spa and wellness area, an elegant lobby bar, an executive lounge and a refined restaurant serving a range of authentic Italian and regional cuisines.
According to the Dils Research Team, investment volumes in Q2 2025 reached €2.5 billion, up 56% compared to the same period last year. This confirms the positive sentiment among real estate players for 2025. Looking at the first half of the year, the Italian market attracted €5.2 billion in investments, a significant 50% increase over H1 2024.
W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, has announced the opening of W Florence, a luxurious haven in the heart of the Tuscan capital. Housed in the former Grand Hotel Majestic, W Florence breathes new life into a historic landmark built in the rationalist-modernist style, bringing a fresh, contemporary energy to Florence's grandeur, with dynamic design, distinct dining offerings, and the brand's signature Whatever/Whenever service. W Florence follows the recently unveiled W Prague, W Budapest, and the brand's first Italian property, W Rome, reinforcing the brand's commitment to redefining luxury lifestyle hospitality across Europe and around the globe.
Set in the village of San Cassiano, in Italy's UNESCO-listed Dolomites, Aman Rosa Alpina will reopen on 24 July 2025 following a complete transformation led by Aman and architect Jean-Michel Gathy.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has opened the doors to Dolce by Wyndham Siracusa Monasteri Golf & Spa in Sicily, offering guests an experience of the true essence of la dolce vita, the sweet life. Set among fragrant citrus orchards just outside Siracusa, a UNESCO World Heritage city steeped in mythology and baroque beauty, this enchanting 102-room compound, once a Roman villa, then a ninth-century monastery, and later a Sicilian Masseria is a serene retreat where ancient stones meet olive groves, and where centuries of history have been lovingly restored into a one-of-a-kind, four-star Italian destination.
Opening in 2027, Capella Florence will honour an 800-year cultural legacy of art, spirituality and community with its visionary reimagining of Via San Gallo historic complex.
The announcement was made today by Iconic Luxury Hotels, that Edvaldo Brito has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort.
On 7 June 2025, Portofino's most storied hideaway, Splendido, A Belmond Hotel made its much-anticipated grand reopening, entering a new era of splendour following an extraordinary renovation by internationally renowned Martin Brudnizki Design Studio (MBDS). The 16th century Benedictine monastery turned glamorous sanctuary reveals a magnificent reimagination that takes the hotel to new heights. Paying tribute to the building's heritage and reviving the spirit of La Dolce Vita, the hotel showcases the finest Ligurian craftsmanship with a contemporary twist — reaffirming Splendido's status as the legendary Grand Dame of the Italian Riviera. This summer, alongside the beautifully redesigned rooms, suites, pool, and restaurants, Splendido introduces a vibrant new bar, Baratta Sedici, that captures the glamorous spirit of Portofino, as well as the first permanent Dior Spa in Italy. On 29 June, Belmond will also debut Villa Beatrice, a one-of-a-kind, majestic private summer residence overlooking the sea, further strengthening its legacy in Portofino's enchanting enclave.