July 26, 2026
Choosing Rimini means experiencing a region in its entirety, a city for all seasons.
A total of 202 kilometres of cycle paths
In Rimini the sea meets the hinterland, and every day can become a different experience, whether on the beach, in nature or in the surrounding small towns and villages. This vision is further confirmed by the recent accolade received by the Parco del Mare at Velo-city 2026, the world’s leading conference dedicated to urban cycling. The European Cyclists’ Federation has, in fact, awarded Rimini the ECF Award – Cycling Infrastructure Award that recognizes projects that improve the quality of life through sustainable mobility. This accolade places the city alongside other European leaders in the field and rewards the major urban regeneration project on Rimini’s waterfront which has helped to extend the city’s cycle network to a total of 202 kilometres.
The beachfront is a continuous open-air area
The sea is the first point of contact with the city. Over 15 kilometres of beach, more than 250 beach lidos and extensive stretches of public beach offer a well-organized and accessible system, designed to welcome everyone. The seafront has been transformed it into a single, large, continuous open-air area with cycle and footpaths, green spaces, and areas dedicated to physical activities.
The hinterland is just as appealing
For those wishing to venture beyond the coast we find the Marecchia and Conca valleys with hills, vineyards, towns and villages that tell the story of the region. The Rimini hinterland is also home to castles, parish churches and some of Romagna’s most evocative views, and cycling remains one of the most popular ways to explore it. Thanks to bike hotels, dedicated facilities and numerous routes, you can cycle from the seafront to the hills along routes suitable for all levels, with the Valmarecchia among the most popular destinations for cycle tourists.
Guided tours and outdoor activities
Alongside these options a structured programme of excursions is also available on the official VisitRimini website, where you can find guided tours, nature trails and outdoor activities designed to hel discover the area. The Rimini Pass, a digital tool promoted by VisitRimini, also supports this approach to exploration, offering convenient access to experiences, itineraries and services across the city, the coast and the hinterland. The campaign “Rimini. 4 Seasons Collection. More than a city. More than a destination” complements this positioning with a narrative that reflects the destination’s contemporary spirit.
Published in Cities & Regions
SNAV and Civitatis have joined forces to further enhance the Italian travel experience.
The Civitatis catalogue is on SNAV's digital channel
The ferry company and the experiences platform have signed a strategic agreement to combine the excellence of maritime transport with the widest range of activities at their destinations. The agreement enables the millions of passengers who choose the SNAV fleet each year to reach the most iconic destinations in Italy and the Mediterranean, to plan and personalize their journey. On SNAV’s digital channel, users will have immediate access to the Civitatis catalogue and its selection of activities across more than 4,200 destinations worldwide.
A partnership that continues on dry land
The partnership holds significant strategic value for both parties. Thanks to Civitatis, SNAV is transforming its offer: the sea crossing is no longer just a means of transport, but the first step in a complete experience that continues on dry land. Thanks to SNAV, Civitatis is reaching passengers on the busiest Mediterranean routes, enriching every destination served with a range of carefully selected guided experiences.
Key Mediterranean routes
The partnership focuses on SNAV’s strategic routes, which connect key hubs such as Naples with the spectacular islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida, as well as destinations accessible via seasonal services to Croatia, the Aeolian Islands, Ponza and Ventotene. These are destinations where demand for high-quality guided experiences is growing exponentially as the peak season begins.
Published in Transportation
Emma Villas’ 2026 roadshow is coming to Sicily, with events in Catania and Palermo.
The average stay is 7.62 nights
Designed to bring together the owners of the properties in the company’s portfolio and potential new clients, the workshops will underscore Sicily for luxury holiday rentals. According to Emma Villas data, Sicily has seen a 6% increase in weeks booked for the 2026 season compared to 2025, as well as a 3% rise in the number of bookings. The average length of stay is also increasing, and currently stands at 7.62 nights, a sign that demand is increasingly focused on immersive experiences and longer stays. Emma Villas currently has 58 properties in its portfolio across the island.
"The island...meets the demand for experiential and quality tourism"
“The Sicilian stops on our roadshow confirm the island’s increasingly strategic role within our portfolio and, more generally, in the luxury holiday rental market, The figures we are recording reveal a clear shift in travel patterns, demonstrating that the island perfectly meets the demand for experiential and quality tourism,- says Giammarco Bisogno, founder and CEO of Emma Villas. - Despite international instability, demand is not stalling but is reorganizing itself as is shown by the extraordinary performance of the German market, as well as the growth, now almost double-digit, in Italian clientele. With this roadshow we wanted to strengthen the bond of trust with the owners of these properties. They, and the beauty of the region, are the true guardians of an authentic, safe and globally competitive accommodation offering.”
Germany is now the leading source market
Among foreign visitors to Sicily, Germany is now the leading source market, accounting for 74% of international visitors to the island, followed by the Netherlands (8%) and the United States (7%), the latter showing a decline compared to last year. This figure reflects a new balance in international tourism, with a growing focus on nearby destinations that are easily accessible, perceived as safe and that offer high standards of quality. At the same time, demand from Italian travellers is also strengthening: for the 2026 season, bookings by Italians show an increase of +9.5% over 2025, confirming the growing interest in villa holidays from the domestic market.
Published in Hospitality
Full steam ahead for Turin Airport, which has stepped up summer operations, and is preparing for the winter 2026/27 season.
2.4 million passengers January-May 2026
The airport, which handled 2.4 million passengers in the first five months of 2026, including over 982,000 between April and May - a 19% increase over the same two months in 2025, is now entering the heart of the summer season.
New routes and increased frequencies
Summer 2026 is set to be the most extensive ever for Caselle Airport: 54 destinations served, a 6% increase over summer 2025, 24 countries connected and 4.2 million seats on sale across the entire network, of which over 800,000 are additional compared to the 2025 summer season. “Summer 2026 confirms Turin Airport’s ability to develop an increasingly extensive range of affordable, well-structured connections that meet the region’s mobility needs, - says Andrea Andorno, CEO of Turin Airport. -The expansion of the network, the introduction of new routes and the increase in frequencies consolidate the airport’s role as a strategic infrastructure serving Piedmont, both for leisure travel and for connections to major international hubs.”
Ryanair, Wizz Air and Air Baltic are all adding new routes
And looking ahead to the coming winter season, there is certainly no shortage of new developments, particularly on the international front: with the new winter 2026-27 schedule coming into effect at the end of October, new flights will take off from Budapest (Ryanair, from 25 October); Madrid (Wizz Air, from 25 October); Bratislava (Ryanair, from 26 October); Málaga (Wizz Air, from 26 October); Bilbao (Vueling, from 26 October); Warsaw (Ryanair, from 31 October); Glasgow (Ryanair, from 12 December); and Riga (Air Baltic, from 30 January 2027).
Published in Transportation
Club del Sole has opened the new Primero Waterland in the Tenuta Primero Family Resort on the Adriatic Coast.
Water is an integral part of the holiday experience
The opening of the new aquatic park marks a significant milestone in the resort’s development and scales up Tenuta Primero’s role as one of the most comprehensive and innovative open-air destinations on the Upper Adriatic Coast. Sea, lagoon, marinas, golf, Houseboat Waterdream, Splash Bay, private beach and now Primero Waterland: at Tenuta Primero, water is an integral part of the holiday experience. With over 6,000 sqm dedicated to water, relaxation and entertainment, Primero Waterland is one of the main new attractions of summer 2026 and a new part of the Full Life Holidays vision.
A half-kilometre Adriatic beach
From the sea and lagoon surrounding the resort to the two fully equipped marinas, from the Waterdream Houseboats, which allow guests to experience staying directly on the water, to Primero Splash Bay, the seaside water park which opened in 2025, every project is designed to enhance the relationship between guests, the local area and nature. The private beach, stretching for over half a kilometre along the Adriatic coast, also contributes to making the Tenuta Primero experience distinctive.
New facilities and servicesrea has been further enhanced with an expansion of facilities, including over 150 parasols, new deluxe gazebos, premium parasols dedicated to families, and the launch of a pedal boat and SUP hire service and the beach also features two refreshment points. Designed for guests of all ages, Primero Waterland offers a large lagoon with gentle water slides, a children’s pool just 50 centimetres deep, a spray park with interactive water games, a wellness pool with massage jets, a dedicated swimming pool and a river pool running through the area.
"Creating value for guests and for the local area"
The investment in Primero Waterland forms part of the wider development programme being pursued by Club del Sole through its Real Estate division, an in-house unit specialized in the design, construction and redevelopment of open-air tourist destinations. "Every new project reflects our identity. Our task is to support the evolution of destinations whilst respecting the local area and the communities that live there. Primero Waterland is a concrete example of this vision. I would also like to thank all the professionals, firms, companies and collaborators; behind every project lie expertise, passion and great teamwork: it is thanks to these people that a vision can be transformed into a real place, capable of creating value for guests and for the local area," said Raffaele Giondi, Club del Sole’s real estate CEO.
Published in Hospitality
European Sleeper will connect Holland to Milan in 2026/27 without having to change trains.
The first direct Holland-Italy night train
From the Netherlands to Milan, and vice versa, by train and without changing trains: this will be possible with European Sleeper, which is extending the new Milan-Switzerland-Cologne-Brussels night train with additional stops in Eindhoven, Breda and Antwerp, starting from the European timetable change in mid-December 2026. For the first time in many years, passengers will thus have a direct night train connection between the Netherlands and Italy. The new route extends the Milan service previously announced by European Sleeper, which is scheduled to launch on 9 September 2026 between Milan, Switzerland, Cologne and Brussels for which tickets are already on sale for travel up to 3 January 2027.
Stopping in Breda and Eindhoven
From 14 December 2026, the service will be extended to the Dutch cities of Breda and Eindhoven, creating a more direct and convenient night-time connection between Italy, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Furthermore, Breda and Eindhoven are two strategic stops for reaching Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague. In Switzerland, European Sleeper now plans for the train to stop at Aarau instead of Zurich. Aarau offers convenient connections to numerous destinations and is linked to Zurich by frequent Swiss domestic trains, with a journey time of around thirty minutes.
"Overnight in a comfortable and practical way"
“This connection links major European regions overnight in a comfortable and practical way, making international train travel accessible to an ever-increasing number of people,” said Chris Engelsman, co-founder of European Sleeper.
Schedules change from 14 December
With the introduction of the 2027 timetable in mid-December 2026, the operating days of the Milan–Brussels train will also change. Until then, northbound departures are scheduled for Wednesday, Friday and Sunday nights, whilst the return service from Brussels will depart on Monday, Thursday and Saturday evenings. From Monday 14 December, departures from Brussels, the Netherlands and Cologne will be on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings, arriving the following morning in Switzerland, Como and Milan. Trains heading north from Milan and Switzerland will depart on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings, arriving in Cologne, the Netherlands and Brussels on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings.
Published in Transportation
In Pontedilegno Tonale, the Active Summer programme gets underway from 29 June and ends on 6 September.
Active Summer outdoor experiences
This popular ski area straddling Lombardy and Trentino is launching Active Summer, a unique programme of outdoor experiences that can be booked online at pontedilegnotonale.com.The project aims to create a daily programme designed to help guests discover the area, offering a range of hikes, sporting events and family activities supported by professionals including mountain guides, bike instructors and mid-mountain guides.
"A different experience every day"
“We want to make the holiday even easier to enjoy, helping visitors find their way among the many possibilities offered by the area. The idea is to allow the public to choose a different experience every day, bringing together sport, nature and the area's identity,” explains Michele Bertolini, director of the Pontedilegno-Tonal consortium.
Bike courses for children and e-bike tours
The programme changes daily and follows the rhythm of the week, capturing all the essence of summer in the mountains. Activities range from mountain bike courses for children at the Junior Bike Park in Ponte di Legno to guided e-bike tours between the Tonale Pass and Vermiglio; from treks along the Path of Peace and the White War Tunnel on the Presena to rafting trips down the River Noce.
Wildlife trails and barefoot walking
Alongside the sporting activities, there are also wildlife trails in the Stelvio National Park, barefoot walking, educational excursions and games designed for families. The programme also includes more cultural experiences, such as guided tours of Vermiglio, the village in Val di Sole that served as the backdrop for the film of the same name, which won awards at the Venice Film Festival and the David di Donatello Awards.
Daily access to one free activity
The scheme is based on close collaboration with local accommodation providers: guests staying at participating establishments receive the Adamello Card or the Val di Sole Guest Card Pontedilegno-Tonale free of charge, which grants daily access to one free activity, as well as discounts on other scheduled experiences and reduced rates for lifts and transport. The full programme with all the details can be found on this page.
The Full Mountain Weeks
From 11–19 July and 25 July–2 August, the regular programme takes a break to make way for the Full Mountain Weeks, reserved exclusively for cardholders: on the programme is a theatrical high-altitude trek, a cooking demonstration by chef Andrea Mainardi featuring local dairy products, and a trek with trail runner Marco Olmo to discover the benefits of sport whilst immersed in nature.
A music festival and mountain sunrises
The summer programme features the Water Music Festival, running from 3 July to 6 September. The festival brings music to the Alpine lakes and the floating stage on Lake Valbiolo, where the water is not just a backdrop but an integral part of the project. Finally, the Alba in Quota event returns, offering five opportunities to experience the sunrise in the high mountains, ranging from Roccolo Ventura at 1,700 metres (on 19 July in Temù) to the Presena Glacier at 3,000 metres (on 26 July, and 14, 21 and 26 August). To make this experience possible, the lifts open before dawn and take visitors up to the viewing points from which to watch the morning light reach the peaks of the Adamello-Presanella range.
Published in Experiences & Tips
Mangia’s and Nomad team up at the Santa Teresa Gallura Oasi Nomad Beach House which opened on 28 May.
A 5-star collaboration
Mangia thus continues its commitment to enhancing its destinations wirh this partnership with Nomad, the Oasi Nomad Beach House which is in Mangia’s Santa Teresa Sardinia, Curio Collection by Hilton, in Santa Teresa Gallura. The beach club will enhance the offering of the 5-star resort overlooking the northern coast of Sardinia. “We are building an Italian hospitality company in the premium 5-star sector and the result is the collaboration with Nomad for Mangia’s Santa Teresa Sardinia,” says Marcello Mangia, CEO of Mangia’s.
A joint venture with the Blackstone Group
“We offer a level of quality that works in the market, combined with our approach to hospitality, complemented by the Nomad group’s savoir-faire, which brings the Italian lifestyle into this model Thanks to Nomad’s role we will allows high-end clients and international tourists to enjoy entertainment with the right balance. As in the Santa Reparata Bay Beach Club, where the Blackstone Group, with whom we are in a joint venture, is investing heavily to create a major cluster of 5-star and 5-star luxury properties.”
"Luxury is...about the quality of time"
The seaside experience will combine contemporary hospitality, design, cuisine, music and the Mediterranean lifestyle. Nomad is a wide-ranging and evolving project where luxury is not about ostentation but about the quality of time. Thanks to the collaboration with Mangia’s, Nomad will bring the concept of Metropolitan Utopia to Sardinia, where time will be central.
Catering, fine dining and hospitality
“Our project stems from a desire to evolve the world of entertainment in Italy along the lines of international experiences,” adds Dario De Lisi, CSO of Nomad who said the idea is to build assets to satisfy national and international markets with lifestyle products like catering, fine dining and hospitality, as well as a club section. "Over two years we realized that we could achieve more by combining our expertise and shared objectives. With the Mangia’s group, we got the idea of how the Nomad model could become a world, an ecosystem of offerings and fro this the opportunity to develop a venue in Sardinia emerged.”
Published in Hospitality
Welcome to Canavese, an unexpected corner of Piedmont where nature, history, culture, and food traditions come together in a unique and authentic way. Through Canavese Village, the area’s main tourism portal, visitors can explore charming villages, lakes, and mountains while discovering a land rich in heritage and diversity. Located between Turin and the Aosta Valley, Canavese offers breathtaking landscapes, centuries of history, excellent local cuisine, renowned agricultural products, and a strong winemaking tradition rooted in the character of the territory. Far from being uniform, this region reveals different experiences in every season, inviting travelers to enjoy its genuine atmosphere and local identity at a slow and meaningful pace.
More info: https://turismoincanavese.com/en/
More info: https://turismoincanavese.com/en/
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Blu Hotels' restructuring plan involves hotels and resorts Tuscany and South Tyrol.
Revenues were up 10.7% on 2024
The Group closed 2025 with revenues of €84.3 million, up 10.7% on 2024. “The figures achieved in 2025 confirm the group’s growth and the consolidation of our position in the Italian hospitality market, The significant increase compared to the previous year shows our strength and our ability to attract tourist demand across all the main destinations where we operate,” said Nicola Risatti, chairman and CEO Blu Hotels.
A vision of hospitality based on excellence
EBITDA also performed well, amounting to €15.7 million compared to €14.6 million the previous year, representing a 7.6% increase. The occupancy rate of the properties also improved, standing at 70.88% in 2025, compared to 70.34% in 2024, an increase of 0.54 percentage points. “The results achieved allow us to continue with the major restructuring and modernization plan for our properties launched in recent years, with the aim of further raising quality standards and enhancing our guests’ experience, guided by a vision of hospitality based on excellence.”
Refurbishments and new areas
Among the most significant projects the Grand Hotel in Forte dei Marmi underwent a major refurbishment on the façade and entrance, as well as the creation of a new outdoor bar area. The restaurant has also been completely refurbished and is now the Aqua Forte Restaurant. Renovatio has also begun on the Blu Hotel Senales in Maso Corto, which will reopen in July with a new positioning and identity: the Blu Senales Active & Family Resort, set to become one of the leading destinations for family holidays in South Tyrol.
Published in Hospitality
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