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Marco Montagnani has been appointed as Area General Manager at R Collection Hotels

On the heels of its recent expansion in the Lake Como region, R Collection Hotels - the family-owned luxury hotel portfolio that seamlessly blends Italian heritage with modern elegance - has appointed Marco Montagnani to Area General Manager, Lake Como. In his new role, Montagnani will oversee six exceptional properties in the region: Grand Hotel Victoria Concept & Spa, Victoria Beach, Villa Cipressi, Hotel Royal Victoria, and the brand's newest additions, Bianca Relais and Casa du Lac.

R Collection Hotels
Lake Como, Italy
Press Release Markets & Performance

Italy Market Outlook 2025

As global tourism rebounds, Italy stands out as one of the most attractive hospitality investment markets in Europe, surpassing pre-pandemic levels in both visitor numbers and ADR growth. Unlike Spain, where investment is spread across resort-heavy markets, and France, where high barriers to entry limit new projects, Italy offers a diverse range of opportunities from luxury city hotels in Rome and Milan to ultra-exclusive resorts in emerging destinations like Taormina and Lake Como.

Global Asset Solutions
Italy
Appointment

Nicola Migheli has been appointed as Managing Director at Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco

Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, a luxury resort located in Montalcino, Tuscany, has appointed Nicola Migheli as Managing Director. Formerly serving as the resort's Hotel Manager, Nicola has played a pivotal role in elevating guest experiences and operational excellence, making him the ideal choice to lead the property into its next chapter. Beginning March 1, 2025, he will oversee all aspects of the resort's operations, including staff management, financial performance, and strategic growth initiatives.

Rosewood
Montalcino, Italy
Development Opening

PPHE's art’otel Opens Its First Italian Property In Rome

Contemporary lifestyle hotel group art'otel - owned by PPHE Hotel Group - has officially opened the doors to its inaugural location in Italy's capital city today. Landing in Rome just in time for the eternal city's jubilee year - recently named one of the best things to do in 2025 - art'otel Rome Piazza Sallustio offers a luxury five-star boutique escape from the bustling streets of the European city.

art'otel
Roma, Italy
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Food and Beverage for MICE Done Right at Villa Pamphili Roma

Truly, there’s no place like Rome. The Eternal City is forever a delight to visit for work or for pleasure. Over the past five years, the Italian capital has gone through a hospitality renaissance, with incredible hotels opening (or reopening) throughout its ancient center. This has forced every market participant to step up their game.

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Rome, Italy
Development Pipeline

Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand to debut in Venice in 2025

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
Development Pipeline

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