MICHELIN KEYS: what, why and who of the newest hotel accreditation
The world renowned Michelin Guide have officially announced their inaugural round of hotels to be awarded Michelin Keys - find out all you need to know about the new rating system and who's been awarded the first set of keys...
Romantic Getaways 2022
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite romantic getaways for 2022. Whether it’s business or pleasure, or a little bit of both we invite you to take some inspiration from these stunning properties…
Nobu to open first hotel in Italy in summer 2022
Global lifestyle brand Nobu Hospitality has announced plans to open its first hotel in Italy in summer 2022.
5 of the best: rural retreats for luxury incentives
Belmond’s portfolio features some of the world’s most exclusive rural retreats in stunning destinations, which provide the perfect backdrop for inspiring incentive rewards. We take a stroll through the brand’s top five picks…
Anantara makes debut in Italy
Anantara has expanded its European portfolio with the addition of a property in Rome, marking the luxury hotel brand’s debut in Italy.
6 of the best: luxury hotels in Italy
From Capri to the Lakes, and Rome, Venice, Florence and Milan, we check out six fabulous luxury hotels in Italy for inspiring events and incentives…
6 of the best: new hotel openings for summer 2021
This summer will see a raft of hot hotels opening their doors across Europe, so we check out six of the best to inspire planners for future events, from chic city boutiques to coastal retreats…
Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco
Luxury Tuscan retreat Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco will unveil a significant renovation and expansion when it reopens in June.
Oetker Collection to Open in Capri
Oetker Collection has announced the addition of Hotel La Palma in Capri, Italy, to the group’s portfolio of Masterpiece Hotels.
Belmond announces new routes and suites on Orient-Express
Belmond has just announced some sensational new Venice Simplon-Orient-Express routes taking in Rome, Florence, Geneva, Amsterdam and Paris for the 2021 season.
Aman signs new hotel in Italy
Luxury hotel brand Aman is to expand its Italian portfolio with the addition of a property in the UNESCO-listed Dolomiti mountains.
inConversation… Rocco Forte Hotels' Anna Gricini on the hybrid revolution
Rocco Forte’s Hotel de la Ville in Rome has just announced two new virtual event spaces to respond to this growing need within the events industry. We caught up with Regional Sales & Marketing Director Italy, Anna Gricini, to find out more…
Five of the best European hotels for outdoor space and activities
With social distancing measures likely to be in place for many months to come, luxury travellers are increasingly looking for hotels that provide plenty of outdoor space, as well as the necessary COVID health and safety measures.
Rocco Forte adds Milan to growing Italian portfolio
Rocco Forte Hotels is expanding its impressive Italian portfolio with the launch of a luxury property in Milan’s fashionable centre.
Mandarin Oriental launches Lake-to-Lake Helicopter Experience
Why limit yourself to one luxury lakeside retreat, when you can treat yourself to two, with a helicopter transfer thrown into the mix?
Sardinia to welcome Rosewood’s third Italian resort
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed to manage Rosewood Porto Cervo, which will open on Sardinia, Italy in 2022.
Bvlgari sets sights on Rome for tenth luxury hotel
Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts has announced it plans to open a hotel in the luxury brand’s birthplace of Rome in 2022. The hotel will be located in the Campo Marzio neighbourhood in Piazza Augusto Imperatore, close to Via del Corso, Via Condotti and the Spanish Steps.
Borgo Egnazia extends wellness experience with ‘Happiness at Home’ concept
Luxury Italian retreat Borgo Egnazia has refreshed its happiness break to start at home before arrival in Puglia. Although Borgo Egnazia has reopened to guests, its popular Happiness Break has been updated to begin at home, with a new set of pre-arrival digital consultations and classes.
60 seconds with… Mutika’s Gabriele Finocchio
Born in Sicily and raised by a family who loves to travel, Gabriele is the director of sales & marketing at Mutika Group and is fascinated by the many facets of tourism.
Eight of the best experiences in Palermo, Sicily
With Italy slowly lifting lockdown restrictions, we shine the spotlight on Sicily – one of the regions least affected by Covid-19 – where the stunning new Villa Igiea, a Rocco Forte Hotel, was due to make its grand debut in picturesque Palermo this month (June).