September 16, 2026
The Lloyd Roma is the second hotel in the capital for LVG Hotel Collection.
Two properties in just two months
LVG Hotel Collection has opened two properties in Rome in the last two months with the addition of the Lloyd Roma a three-star, 52-room property in the Salario district, just a few minutes’ walk from Villa Borghese. This move follows the acquisition of the San Giovanni Hotel by just two months and brings the total number of rooms managed by the group in the capital to 134.
In one of Rome's residential areas
The Lloyd Roma is furnished in a classic style and will undergo a major refurbishment to enhance its spaces and location. The property, entrusted to LVG for management by Guerrino, the company that owns the building, is expected to reopen in December 2026. Located in a residential area in the northern part of the city, close to Parioli, the hotel is a short distance from Villa Borghese, the Spanish Steps and the Prati district and will cater to both a leisure and business clientele
A strategy focused on properties and destinations
"Rome reaffirms its central role in our development plan. Having two properties in the capital allows us to cater to different customer segments and establish a presence in complementary neighbourhoods across the city. The Lloyd Hotel, with its location in the heart of the Salario district and its focus on both leisure and business, fits perfectly into our strategy of enhancing properties and destinations," says Claudio Lavagna, CEO and founder of LVG Group.
"A commitment to the quality of service"
With this new addition LVG Hotel Collection now has a total of 24 properties and some 1,400 rooms under direct management in Piedmont, Lombardy, Veneto, Liguria, Emilia-Romagna, Sardinia and Lazio. “The Lloyd Hotel is an asset in which we have always believed, a property with a prime location in one of Rome’s most sought-after neighbourhoods, capable of meeting a constantly growing demand for quality hospitality. Entrusting its management to LVG Hotel Collection is a natural choice as we share the same commitment to the quality of service and the same vision on how best to enhance a hotel’s potential," adds Tommaso Mazzarini, Guerrino's sole director.
Published in Hospitality
Comptoir Libanais, a British chain renowned for its experiential concept inspired by the flavours and colours of the Middle East and North Africa, has opened in the new airside area of Venice Airport.
The atmosphere of traditional Middle Eastern souks
The venture is the result of the long-standing partnership between the brand which was founded in London by Tony Kitous, and Areas-MyChef, a global leader in travel catering. The Venice opening is the third in Italy, following its debut in 2024 at Milan Malpensa’s Terminal 1 and Rome Termini Station last July. Located on the first floor of the new airside departures area, the restaurant covers an area, with ample seating has an interior layout true to the brand’s philosophy, recreating the vibrant atmosphere and aesthetic of traditional Middle Eastern souks. Brightly coloured walls, colourful seating, hanging chandeliers baskets of flowers and the fragrances of spices create a unique, highly distinctive and visually striking concept.
Self-ordering and self-payment till points
To ensure a smooth service tailored to the needs of modern travellers, the outlet has four till points, including two digital kiosks dedicated to self-ordering and self-payment, which speed up the ordering process and minimize waiting times. The menu at Comptoir Libanais in Venice has been designed to cater for the whole day, from the early hours of the morning until late in the evening, meeting the needs of both passengers looking for a leisurely meal at a table and those requiring a quick, high-quality “grab & go” meal. Freshness, authenticity and sharing evoke the Arabic value of Karam (generosity) aad mmong the standout dishes on offer are hummus, baba ganoush, chicken shawarma, fattoush salads, tagine and couscous salad. There is also a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan options, traditional breakfasts and fresh, homemade lemonades flavoured with orange blossom or mint, as well as mint tea and traditional drinks.
“An authentic, contemporary dining experience”
Ilaria Grandin, marketing and commercial director (non-aviation) at Venice Airport, GruppoSave, said: “The opening of Comptoir Libanais is a further step in the development and enhancement of the retail offering at Venice Marco Polo Airport. We are particularly pleased to welcome a distinctive international brand, that brings to our airport an authentic, contemporary dining experience. Thanks to our partnership with MyChef, we continue to enrich the range of options available to passengers, making the airport experience increasingly enjoyable, varied and high quality.”
Published in Food&Wine
The Val Senales is celebrating two important anniversaries: 35 years since the discovery of Ötzi and 50 years of the Texel Group Nature Park.
Focusing on humankind and the environment
This year the Val Senales is celebrating two significant anniversaries that highlight the deep connection between humankind and the environment. These are the 35th anniversary of the discovery of Ötzi, the Iceman, and the 50th anniversary of the Texel Group Nature Park, one of South Tyrol’s largest and most valuable protected areas.
The body of a Copper Age man
On 19 September 1991, on the Giogo di Tisa (3,210 m), on the border between Italy and Austria, Erika and Helmut Simon, a married couple, stumbled upon a body emerging from the ice. It was only a few days later that the exceptional nature of the discovery became clear: it was the naturally preserved mummy of a man who had lived over 5,300 years ago. Since then, Ötzi has become one of the most studied archaeological finds in the world and an international symbol of scientific research.
How life was in the Alps in the Copper Age
His extraordinary state of preservation, together with the equipment found alongside the body, including the famous copper axe, the bow, the arrows, tools and clothing, has allowed researchers to reconstruct life in the Alps during the Copper Age with great precision. Even today, new analyses continue to provide information about his diet, his state of health, the climate of the time and the final hours of his life. But the discovery of Ötzi also tells a deeper story: as far back as over five thousand years ago, people were already crossing the mountains of the Val Senales. The Alpine passes were not barriers, but rather places of connection, exchange and movement between different territories. A history that continues to this day and which shapes the valley’s identity.
The Texel is South Tyrol’s largest park
This identity is also closely linked to the Texel Group Nature Park, established in 1976, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. On over 33,000 hectares it is South Tyrol’s largest nature park and safeguards an exceptionally rich Alpine landscape: glaciers, high-altitude lakes, forests, pastures, streams and habitats that are home to unique biodiversity. Much of the Val Senales lies within the park, which for fifty years has played a fundamental role in the conservation of natural heritage, scientific research and environmental education.
Guided hikes, cultural events and themed tours
The two anniversaries are therefore closely linked: Ötzi, who bears witness to the relationship between humans and the mountains in the past, while the Nature Park ensures that this heritage is preserved for the future. Together, they tell the story of a valley where archaeology, research, nature and culture coexist in a unique balance. To celebrate these anniversaries, throughout 2026 Val Senales is offering a packed programme of guided hikes, cultural events, themed tours and activities dedicated to the story of Ötzi, Alpine biodiversity and exploring the local area.
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Published in Cities & Regions
From 7 to 13 September, Rome will host the 23rd edition of Vinòforum.
The 23rd edition of Vinòforum
In Piazza di Siena 800 wineries, 3,200 wines, top chefs, master pizza makers, tastings and themed itineraries will be dedicated to Italian and international culinary excellence. This. the 23rd edition of Vinòforum, on the evenings from 7 to 13 September 2026, will transform Piazza di Siena, in the heart of Villa Borghese, into a grand showcase of Italian and international excellence. Over seven evenings, the event will bring together 800 wineries and consortia from across Italy, with around 3,200 wines available for tasting, as well as a packed programme of tastings, signature dinners, cookery demonstrations and meetings with producers and industry professionals.
Vinoforum - ph courtesy of MG Logos
Wine Top Tastings and Flash Tastings
“At Vinòforum, every wine and every production reveals itself beyond the label,” says Emiliano De Venuti, organiser and CEO of the event, highlighting how direct interaction with producers, regions and industry professionals lies at the heart of a format that aims to transform wine tasting into a cultural and communal experience. At the heart of the event are the Wine Top Tastings, guided tastings organized by the Italian Sommeliers’ Association and dedicated to the great wine-producing regions of Italy and the world, with two sessions each evening. Alongside these, Casa Barolo, a space dedicated to Barolo and the wines of the Langhe region will return with, in addition to tastings, sommelier-led sessions every evening to explore the region’s diverse winemaking styles. To round off each evening, the Flash Tastings offer a glass of fine wine, exploring its origin, identity and nuances.
Night dinner Vinòforum ph credits Ilaria della Ceca
Night Dinners and a pizza master chefs
At the heart of the gastronomic event will be The Night Dinners, signature dinners with wine pairings dedicated to the theme “Human Factor. Past. Present. Future”. Seven dinners by seven chefs, offering an immersive, multi-sensory experience that goes beyond taste. The link with Roman cuisine will be represented by the Temporary Restaurants, with the theme “Rome: Roots and Future.” Over twenty restaurants will present 40 recipes throughout the week, and there will also be a strong focus on the art of baking. The “Pizza d’Autore” format will bring some of Italy’s leading master pizza chefs to Piazza di Siena, and Vinòforum will also host the final of “La Città della Pizza” with the finalists competing for the title of best emerging pizza chef of the year on Sunday 13 September. For information: www.mglogos.roma.it
Published in MICE & Events
Four Italian chefs under a brigade leader will bring their haute cuisine on board La Compagnia flights.
Gastronomic experiences on the Milan-New York-Milan route
La Compagnie’s Chef & Co programme launches this month, a project that brings the creations of Italian chefs, selected season after season, onto the airline’s flights, with each chef invited to interpret the gastronomic experience at 10,000 metres in their own unique way on the Milan-New York-Milan route.
Leading figures from the Italian culinary scene
For this new series of events, under the guidance of Lorenzo Cogo, the brigade leader for this project, La Compagnie has chosen leading figures from the Italian culinary scene: Alessandro Negrini and Fabio Pisani, Lorenzo Cogo, Felix Lo Basso and Richard Abou Zaki. Their recipes are to be featured on the four-course menu served on board alongside the signature dishes created by the airline’s resident chef, who ensures seasonal consistency. With these leading figures in haute cuisine, La Compagnie boosts its 100% business-class offering with an even more exclusive and detail-oriented touch. An original way of bringing the best of Italian cuisine to the skies, one season at a time, and accompanying passengers from Milan to New York and back with a level of care that makes all the difference.
Pisani and Negrini run the historic Il Luogo Aimo e Nadia
Fabio Pisani, born in Molfetta, trained in three-Michelin-starred restaurants like the Grand Véfour in Paris and the Waterside Inn in London. Alessandro Negrini was born in Caspoggio in Valtellina, and moved from the Hotel Palace in St Moritz to Dal Pescatore in Canneto sull’Oglio, where the two met. Since 2005 they have jointly run Il Luogo Aimo e Nadia, a historic Milanese restaurant founded in 1962. For La Compagnie, the duo will be creating the autumn starter, which features the Panzanella by Aimo and Nadia: bluefin tuna, fiaschetto tomatoes from Torre Guaceto, cannellini bean purée with extra virgin olive oil and wild fennel.
Lorenzo Cogo will lead the culinary team
Born in 1986 in Vicenza, Lorenzo Cogo bears a surname which, in the Venetian working dialect, means cook. The son and grandson of chefs, he has worked in Australia, then the United Kingdom and Japan. In 2011, he opened El Coq in Marano Vicentino, becoming Italy’s youngest Michelin-starred chef. For Lorenzo Cogo, this marks a grand return on board: his collaboration with La Compagnie, which began in 2023, takes on an even more central role. As head of the culinary team he oversees the project’s gastronomic direction, selecting the lead chefs, approving their menus and coordinating the development of the dishes, to ensure consistency, quality and continuity in the culinary experience offered on board, season after season. During the winter months, the starter served on board will bear his signature: Potato and vegetable millefeuille with robiola and black truffle
From Calamaro alla pizzaiola to Yellowtail with lemons
Felice Lo Basso was born in Molfetta in 1973 and trained in leading gourmet restaurants in Italy and abroad. In 2011 he was awarded his first Michelin star. In this second collaboration with La Compagnie, the Apulian chef will be serving passengers his starter, Calamaro alla pizzaiola, for the first time this spring. Born in 1996, Richard Abou Zaki trained alongside some of the world’s greatest chefs, including Massimo Bottura, and quickly established himself as one of the rising stars of Italian cuisine. His career led him to open the restaurant Retroscena in Porto San Giorgio, which was awarded a Michelin star in 2021. For the summer menu he will create a starter featuring semi-cooked yellowtail, Adriatic sauce and a trio of lemons.
Published in Transportation
Mary Cook, founder of Alegria Destination and Events says: “Italy is not just Rome, Florence and Venice.”
“Florence because of the arts”
ItaliAbsolutely met Mary Cook at the Las Vegas Teavel Agent Forum 2026 and asker her some impressions about Italy. Based in Roseville, California, Alegria Destination and Events is an agency specialized in Italy vacations with a professional focus that reflects a personal passion for the country.
Favourite Hotel: Hilton Molino Stucky Venice
While the combination of art, culture and gastronomy makes the Tuscan capital a favourite, more recently she has discovered another Italian city that has captured her imagination: Venice. “I recently fell in love with Venice,” she says, describing the strong impression the lagoon city made on her. Venice is also home to what she considers “my favourite hotel in the whole world”: the Hilton Molino Stucky Venice a historic 5-star luxury hotel on Giudecca Island.
The importance of the smaller cities
While her clients continue to favour Italy’s best-known destinations, “Rome, Florence, Venice, the Amalfi Coast, ” Cook is eager to look beyond the traditional itinerary. She wants to explore more of the country herself, particularly areas that she can then introduce to her clients. “I wanted to explore more areas of Italy myself to learn more about the southern region of Italy and the most northern parts of Italy as well,” she explains. For Cook, discovering these lesser-known destinations is essential to showing travellers a different side of the country. “Italy’s appeal also lies in the smaller towns and less familiar regions that can offer a more local and authentic experience.It is not only the main destination, but all the small cities, the South of Italy.”
Food and wine tastings
Food is another major part of Cook’s connection with Italy. “Italian food is my very favourite food to eat on a regular basis.” Her passion extends beyond travelling: she cooks Italian food at home and enjoys introducing her clients to culinary experiences in Italy. Although she has not personally taken an Italian cooking class, she says her clients particularly enjoy them as part of their travels. Wine is another favourite. “I love wine tasting,” she says, recalling wine-tasting experiences in Tuscany. Her connection with Italian wine is perhaps unsurprising given her California background. “I am from Napa Valley, so it reminds me of home.”
Beyond the iconic destinations
For Cook, promoting Italy means much more than creating itineraries around its most famous cities. It is about continuing to discover the country’s food, wine, smaller towns and diverse regions and sharing those discoveries with travellers. Her message is simple: Italy’s greatest experiences can be found not only in its iconic destinations, but also beyond them.
Published in Tour operator
The lagoon island of Crevan in Venice’s historic lagoon, 7.5 kilometres from Venice’s historic centre, is up for sale.
Steeped in over 800 years of history
Managed by Lionard Luxury Real Estate the island is priced at 5.5 million euros. The island, which covers an area of 5,700 square metres, boasts stunning views of Venice, Burano and Torcello and features a garden of fruit trees, as well as being steeped in over 800 years of history, from the Franciscan friars to the Napoleonic fort.
The fort has four bedrooms
Venice is just a 20-minute boat ride away, and the airport is 25 minutes away. The fort has been modernized by the owners and consists of four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a lounge. It is equipped with running water, electricity, heating, air conditioning and offers the potential for further expansion. Outside there is accommodation for the caretaker and one of the world’s oldest examples of a ‘”trabaccolo” a traditional fishing boat which is moored at one of the two landing stages. “Crevan offers the privilege of escaping the world without straying far from Venice,’ explained Dimitri Corti, founder and CEO of Lionard, to the Corriere della Sera newspaper. “You’re not just buying a residence and a plot of land, but space, privacy and an entire landscape to cherish.”
The island even ended up on Airbnb
For thirty years, this half-hectare of land belonged to the Poli family of Verona, before passing in 2000 to Giorgio Panto, an entrepreneur from Meolo. In October 2014 the estate agency Vladi, which specializes in ultra-luxury private islands, put it on the market for €9.5 million revising down an initial asking price of €12.5 million, a price that has almost halved over the course of twelve years. Meanwhile, the island had also ended up on Airbnb. Of the 33 lagoon islets, the majority are divided between the state, the local council, the local health authority and religious congregations. Among these is the island of San Francesco nel Deserto, with its convent dedicated to the saint of Assisi who stayed there in 1220, which is now home to the Friars Minor.
Published in Cities & Regions
Flights will be relocated to Salerno Airport in November for work on Naples Airport’s runway.
Naples Airport will close from 1-30 November
As planned some time ago, from 1 to 30 November 2026, Naples Capodichino Airport will be closed to allow for runway maintenance work. This exceptional situation will inevitably mean that numerous routes normally operated to and from the Naples airport will be temporarily relocated to Salerno Costa d’Amalfi and Cilento Airport.
As of today the flights affected by the relocation are as follows
Iberia, with its daily flight to Madrid; Flydubai, with its daily flight to Dubai; Eurowings, with flights to Düsseldorf and Stuttgart; easyJet, with its daily flight to Milan Malpensa (which doubles on certain days); Luxair, with its flight to Luxembourg; Neos, with its service to Sharm El Sheikh (operated once a week, on Sundays); Transavia, with flights to Amsterdam, and Transavia France to Paris Orly (the latter a daily service); Vueling, with flights to Barcelona. Then there is the ITA Airways flight to Milan Linate; however, this is currently not bookable on the airline’s website for the month of November.
The works are expected to complete on schedule
The planned works at Naples airport are extensive and concern the runway. The project is expected to cost around €20 million and must be completed on schedule. Passengers who have booked a flight departing from Naples in November should check their booking and any communications received from the airline: the flight may have been rerouted to Salerno, with airport code QSR, and will no longer depart from Capodichino.
Putting Salerno Airport to the test
This situation will transform Salerno airport into one of the main hubs for air traffic in Campania for at least a month. This is an important real-world test, not only to tackle the emergency caused by the closure of Capodichino, but also to gauge how ready Salerno is to handle heavier traffic and, above all, how attractive it can become to airlines.
Published in Transportation
AKI Family Resort Plose'd autumn is all about flavours, nature and family activities.
Close to the centre of Bressanone
AKI Family Resort Plose, situated on the Plose, just a few minutes from the historic centre of Bressanone and the Naz-Sciaves plateau, in Italy's north-eastern Trentino Alto Adige region, is a five-star family resort belonging to the ADLER Spa Resorts & Retreats Group.
ph credits: Alex Filz
Lots of facilities for children
The resort is ideal for the whole family, with rooms equipped with every comfort, a restaurant and a baby feeding area open 24 hours a day. With over 80 hours a week of childcare for children from 30 days old, AKI Family Resort Plose offers an educational entertainment programme that encourages outdoor activities, ad has both indoor and outdoor play areas. The wellness and spa areas feature attractions for little ones, including slides and a family sauna, as well as a wide range of guided excursions and e-bike tours.
Autumnal gastronomic delights
Throughout the Autumn, which is a time of local produce, markets, folk festivals and rural traditions, the resort complements the region’s gastronomic experience by offering guests on a gastronomic journey. To make the most of the autumn season, there are also numerous walks that are ideal for admiring the colours of the foliage. 
ph credits: Alex Filz
Vineyard and Chestnut trails
The new circular route is a walk suitable for everyone and accessible even with pushchairs, which the hotel provides for guests along with prams and baby carriers. Also starting from the resort, you can reach the Meluno Circular Trail in S. Andrea. Bressanone also offers an interesting archaeological trail where you can see ancient rock carvings and the sites of ancient settlements dating back to the Bronze Age. This trail merges with the Vineyard Trail and connects to the Chestnut Trail.
Published in Hospitality
Autumn colours are at their most beautiful around the lakes and cycling trails in the Veneto's Tre Cime Dolomiti area.
Spectacular autumn foliage
In September, landscapes change colour and the fascinating phenomenon of foliage begins. In the area of the Tre Cime Dolomiti Tourist Consortium in Veneto, there are some magical spots where you can admire the season’s warm hues. The season is still ideal for hikes to mountain huts offering panoramic views and culinary breaks, though it is always a good idea to check that they are actually open before setting off a autumn is a transitional season and some huts close early in preparation for winter.
Walks around the lake
Suitable for everyone is the walk that goes around Lake Auronzo: a 6 kilometre circular route that is flat and offers stunning views. Also known as Lake Santa Caterina, it is an artificial lake, created by a dam. The path is unpaved but well-trodden, and there are two spots offering particularly striking views: the Transacqua bridge, where flags from all over the world welcome walkers. And then the wooden bridge linking the lake’s shores, which is perfect for a memorable photo.
A small Alpine lake
Less well-known than those of Auronzo and Misurina, Lake Antorno lies within the territory of the Tre Cime Dolomiti Tourist Consortium and offers truly evocative views in autumn. Situated at an altitude of 1,866 metres, this small alpine lake reflects the majestic Tre Cime, and the full circuit of the lake is just 500 metres, making it an easy walk for everyone. There are many small bridges and footbridges, and also open spaces with benches for picnics relaxing breaks. Several hiking trails start from Lake Antorno, including the most famous trail to the Three Peaks of Lavaredo, the Monte Piana circular route where traces of the Great War can be found. 
Rinbianco Route. Photo: Nicola Bombassei
Cycling between the two lakes
Those wishing to enjoy the autumn colours by bike can follow the cycle path linking Lake Auronzo to Lake Misurina. A spectacular route of just under 22 kilometres with an elevation gain of around 923 metres, starts from the Transacqua bridge on Lake Auronzo. The cycle path is well signposted with signs indicating your current location, the elevation gain already covered and the distance to the finish. Along the route there are several rest areas with bike racks, benches and tables where you can enjoy a snack or a rest. Here, in the heart of the Belluno Dolomites, a holiday is a truly relaxing experience with unspoiled landscapes, where nature takes centre stage. A true nature paradise where you can find your own space and the right pace, For information: www.auronzomisurina.it
Published in Cities & Regions
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