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Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand to debut in Venice in 2025

Meliá Hotels International continues to expand its presence in Italy with the signing of the Meliá Venezia Lido hotel, which will be managed by SoGes Group Spa. Ideally located on Lido di Venezia, one of the two barrier islands of the iconic Italian city, the hotel is scheduled to open in June this year. Meliá Hotels International has announced the signing of a new project in Italy, located on one of Venice's barrier islands. The hotel will be operated by the Italian SoGes Group Spa, a company with extensive experience in the hospitality sector, under the Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand, with support from the Spanish group in areas such as distribution and loyalty programs.

Meliá
Veneto, Italy
Development Opening

Radisson Blu Radisson Blu arrives in Bergamo with the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Bergamo ChorusLife

Radisson Hotel Group celebrates its debut in Bergamo with the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Bergamo ChorusLife, a sophisticated addition to Italy's hospitality scene that exemplifies the brand's signature blend of contemporary elegance and Italian charm. Located in the dynamic ChorusLife Smart District and just minutes from Bergamo's historic center, the hotel offers guests easy access to Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport, Milan, Brescia, and the picturesque Lombardy lakes and Orobian Alps.

Radisson Blu
Bergamo, Italy
Development Rebranding

Italy to welcome IHG’s newest Essentials brand, Garner

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), a global leader in hospitality, continues expansion of its midscale conversion brand, Garner hotels, across Southern Europe, with the rebranding of a Pacini Group property to Garner Hotel Rome Aurelia. This transformation underscores IHG's commitment to strengthening its midscale portfolio in Italy, with a conversion brand that offers a flexible and purposefully different guest experience while leveraging the established presence of Pacini Group in the market. Garner Hotel Rome Aurelia will join a robust and growing global pipeline of more than 88* Garner properties.

Garner™
Roma, Italy
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Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan Debuts in the Capital of Culture and Fashion: A Masterpiece of Italian Design, Curated by Michelin-Starred Chefs and Unrivaled Luxury Hospitality

The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott International's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces that, as of today, Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan, following its recent opening in Autumn, joins the prestigious The Luxury Collection brand.

Marriott
Milan, Italy
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Minor Hotels Europe & Americas to Debut in the Heart of the Alps with NH Collection Alagna Mirtillo Rosso

Minor Hotels Europe & Americas announces the upcoming addition of NH Collection Alagna Mirtillo Rosso to the portfolio of the upper-upscale NH Collection Hotels & Resorts brand in Italy. Located in the heart of the Pennine Alps, the four-star property will undergo a renovation process and officially open its doors under the new brand in March 2025.

NH Collection
Alagna Valsesia, Italy
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392-Key Social Hub Rome Scheduled for March 2025

The 24,000sqm, 392-room The Social Hub Rome, slated to open in the Italian capital's San Lorenzo area in March. It is designed to be 'a city within a city', providing a 'destination venue' embodying the spirit of the historic Ex-Dogana (railway customs house) which was located on the grounds. With three main structures, these include a new, contemporary main building alongside refurbished spaces now housing the Accademia Italiana and an outdoor-indoor event venue. Other standout facilities include a rooftop bar and pool with a view over the Eternal City, restaurants, a modern coworking space for 160 people and meeting & event spaces. The contemporary architectural style is designed to bring further life to an area known for its thriving university life and creative arts scene. A 10.000sqm public park connecting the spaces will be the hub's showstopper.

The Social Hub
Roma, Italy
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550-Key Social Hub Opening Planned for February 2025

A stunning 7,000sqm rooftop public park, accessed by an outdoor staircase, is the signature feature of the 550-room The Social Hub Belfiore, opening in Florence's San Jacopino neighbourhood in February. With an impressive 80,000sqm of total space, the hub will feature coworking for more than 600 people and facilities which include restaurants, bars, meetings and event spaces, a rooftop Olympic-length pool, and a public commercial avenue to help local businesses thrive. Near the historic city centre and great transport links, the modern structure will become a hub of innovation and creativity for locals, businesspeople, students, and visitors to the area and wider city.

The Social Hub
Firenze, Italy
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Step Into Rome’s Eternal Charm: Reservations Now Open For Orient Express La Minerva, The Brand’s First Hotel Asset, Arriving Spring 2025

Ninety-three rooms and suites housed in one of Rome's most iconic hotels, bookable from today. La Minerva will make its debut as the inaugural hotel of the Orient Express collection, with breathtaking views of the Pantheon, Piazza della Minerva, and the captivating Roman skyline. The hotel will also unveil one of the city's most exciting and comprehensive food and beverage programs, featuring a new rooftop restaurant and bar with immersive views of the Eternal City, bringing a new life to one of Rome's most beautiful and iconic locations.

Orient Express
Roma, Italy
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Ennismore Announces Second Mama Shelter To Arrive in Italy

Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle and leisure hospitality company, along with joint venture partners Zanklon Capital ("Zanklon") and Extendam, are thrilled to announce the signing of Mama Shelter Lake Como. Nestled into the dramatic landscapes at the foot of the Italian Alps, Mama brings her sassy and flamboyant personality to the legendary resort city of Como in mid-2026.

MAMA Shelter
Como, Italy
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The Mille Club: Two Rocco Forte Hotels in One Incredible Trip to Italia

Known to many as the Eternal City, Rome has an uninterrupted history spanning two and a half thousand years. Apart from incredible historical sites, Rome has some of the world’s finest luxury hotels, often carved out of grand palazzos that once served members of the royal court of the Papal elite, and all of them adorned with opulent finishings and fine art.

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Italy
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Hilton bolsters Italian portfolio with 2025 opening

Following a franchise agreement with F.G.N Horn Srl, Hilton will expand its full-service property portfolio with the debut of Naples' first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, which is set to open in the spring of 2025. This 112-room property, centrally located in Naples, is within walking distance of key popular tourist attractions such as The Royal Palace of Naples, the Sansevero Chapel Museum, and is a short drive from Castel dell'Ovo and the renowned Ruins of Pompeii. Guests will have access to a gym, an all-day dining restaurant, and a rooftop bar offering city views. For business travellers, the hotel provides a range of versatile meeting rooms. Conveniently situated just 6.5 km from Naples International Airport, the hotel serves as an ideal base for visitors exploring the city or beginning their Italian journey to destinations like the Amalfi Coast, Capri, or the Ischia Islands.

DoubleTree by Hilton
Naples, Italy
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Hilton Drives Further Italian Expansion with New Hotel Signing

Following a franchise agreement with Italyhotelmanagement Srl, 124-room Hampton by Hilton Rome St Peter's will be the brand's first hotel in central Rome and is due to open in March 2025. Situated just a short distance from Via Gregorio VII and close to the Vatican City, the hotel offers a convenient location for both business and leisure travellers exploring Rome's many landmarks. Guests will have access to on-site amenities including a gym and two meeting rooms, and will be close the famous St Peter's Square, a marvel of Renaissance architecture and home to works of art including Michelangelo's Pietà. The hotel is also within close proximity to numerous local restaurants, offering guests the chance to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine during their stay.

Canopy by Hilton
Rome, Italy