Pedalaria is a new cycle path linking Leonardo da Vinci airport to the town of Fiumicino.

The new cycle path is just over 2 miles long

The new path for pedestrians and cyclists is part of the Dpcm Giubileo 2025 projects and is entirely financed by Aeroporti di Roma which has invested €1.8 million in the project, The path starts from Rome's main airport, is just over two miles long,  and joins the existing cycle path in the airport town on the Viale del Lago di Traiano avenue. The new cycle path is a collaboration between ADR and the municipal administration led by Mayor Mario Baccini. “Pedalaria will offer passengers, airport workers and the citizens of Fiumicino the opportunity to enjoy a unique experience in areas of great natural beauty and archaeological interest, including the Ports of Claudius and Trajan which are close to the airport.”

Innovative materials and Mediterranean plants

This is the most recent sustainability project from ADR, with the green footprint guaranteed by several factors, such as the use of innovative draining materials that minimize environmental impact, drainage channels for water management as well as the installation of Mediterranean plants from all five continents along the last stretch of the route towards Terminal 3.  “With the realization of Pedalaria we elevate our commitment to the promotion of a soft, sustainable and functional  form of mobility for thousands of passengers and citizens, as well as for the many workers living near the airport,- said Marco Troncone, CEO of ADR. -This new path is a further demonstration of our commitment to invest in the sustainable development of our 5-star airport, for the benefit of the environment, the people living near our airport and the territory that hosts us.”

Fiumicino airport has 50,000 employees

“Pedalaria is a spectacular and truly extraordinary project, - said Roberto Gualtieri, extraordinary commissioner for the Jubilee 2025 and mayor of Rome. -Connecting the city of Fiumicino to the airport, it takes in such extraordinary sites as the imperial Ports of Claudius and Trajan. It has both a tourist function and a sustainable mobility function for passengers and the many workers who will be able to travel to work comfortably, safely and sustainably in this great “city” of 50,000 employees. Many of them come from Fiumicino, and allowing them to travel by bicycle is very important environmentally.”

A seventh Piedmont hotels for B&B Hotels, which inaugurates a new property in Alba. 

Double, twin, triple and quadruple rooms

Ideal for business or leisure stays, the B&B Hotel Alba has 89 double, twin, triple and quadruple rooms. Guests can also enjoy  300 Mb/s Wifi in the common areas and in all the rooms, as well as a Smart Tv with integrated Chromecast to enjoy their favourite multimedia content.

A meeting room for 100 people

In the lobby guests will find a B&B Shop with a wide selection of drinks and a variety of snacks, while a buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., with sweet and savoury proposals and gluten-free options. The hotel also has a meeting room with a capacity for 100 people, as well as a car park with a capacity of 70 cars.

The old town has medieval towers

The hotel is also an excellent starting point for leisure travellers wishing to explore the old town with its medieval towers, historic churches and renowned restaurants. “We are thrilled to strengthen our presence in a key region like Piedmont,” said Liliana Comitini, President and CEO of B&B Hotels Italy, Slovenia and Hungary.

HBH Hospitality will operate the new SACBO-owned Hilton Garden Inn Bergamo Airport due to open in 2026. 

Bergamo’s airport hotel will have 180 rooms

The property, to be built by Gencantieri, will have 180 rooms, a lobby open to the public 24 hours a day, as well as a restaurant and a bar. The management company of the Lombardy airport has signed a long-term lease agreement with the Mestre company. The construction of the hotel is part of a SACBO 2023-2027  investment plan for over €200 million that aims at upgrading and adapting airport infrastructure. The budget for the hotel and the development of the adjoining areas is approximately €30 million. 

A rail link is also planned

“The hotel will provide a range of services, from an airport information desk to baggage storage, as well as connections to and from the air terminal with a dedicated shuttle bus,- said SACBO's president, Giovanni Sanga. -Having the hotel in the airport services area is part of an accessibility and interchange strategy for the development of multimodality which will be completed with the construction of the rail link.”  “We are excited about this new facility which not only consolidates our offer in Northern Italy with another important destination, but also expands our portfolio to the important segment of airport hotels,- added HNH Hospitality CEO Luca Boccato.

The art of mosaics features in a series of itineraries in Italy from Elesta Travelling Passion.

Visiting mosaic artists in their workshops

These itineraries lead to the discovery of masterpieces, both ancient and contemporary, and offer participants encounters with artists in their studios, at kilns and in the historic workshops of skilled glassmakers where the precious coloured tesserae for the mosaics are created.

Entry to hidden or normally inaccessible places

Three of these itineraries designed around mosaics are particularly appealing: Mosaic Cities in Northern Italy, Contemporary Mosaics in Central Italy and The Wonders of Ancient Mosaics in Southern Italy. Each itinerary can be customized according to the needs and curiosity of the participants, guided by Elesta's inspirations and suggestions for programmes packed with interesting encounters which privilege hidden or normally inaccessible places and less beaten paths.

Workshops in mosaic schools in Ravenna

These journeys of discovery into the wonders of mosaics will be crowned by participating in workshops in historic schools, like in Ravenna, which is the undisputed capital of the mosaic art thanks to its monuments: from the Basilica of San Vitale to the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, and from the Basilica of S. Apollinare Nuovo to that of  S. Apollinare in Classe. 

Albergo Etico LVG is a new benefit company that will handle hotel management with a special focus on social inclusion.

Combining social inclusion and operational efficiency

This is a joint venture between Albergo Etico, a social enterprise that is a pioneer in workplace inclusion for disabled individuals, and the management company LVG Group. The partnership aims to create an innovative model that can combine social inclusion, operational efficiency and high-quality tourism experiences. LVG Group will oversee aspects such as management control, sales, marketing, communications and staff training, while Albergo Etico will continue to focus on the training and employment of staff with disabilities. The aim being to give value to the ability to work and the enhancement of talents within a challenging professional context, in an environment with high quality standards.

“Taking ethical and authentic hospitality to a whole new level”

The first two facilities to be managed by Albergo Etico LVG will be in Fénis in the Valle d'Aosta, and Cesenatico, which will employ some 40 staff. Over the next five years the company plans widespread expansion throughout Italy, with new openings already scheduled for 2025 in Lake Maggiore, in Pietrelcina, Campania, as well as in Palermo, Vieste and Trento. Each facility will be a social inclusion laboratory with an estimated total workforce of 100 in 2025; around 25% of these will have disabilities. “It was an honour for us to be chosen to implement such an ambitious project,- said Claudio Lavagna, CEO LVG Group. -We are convinced that our experience in the sector can amplify the impact that Albergo Etico has already achieved, taking the concept of ethical and authentic hospitality to a whole new level.”

Helping the disabled to become active citizens

“The objective,- added Alex Toselli, president of Albergo Etico LVG, - is to increase autonomy and increase employment opportunities, thus favouring the social inclusion and active citizenship of people with disabilities. With this partnership we are committed to further empowering individuals, as we have also done in recent years through the Independence Academy, our training and work model that discovers talent in disability and helps the disabled to become active citizens.”

Cathay Pacific is set to return to Rome Fiumicino on 5 June 2025 with direct Hong Kong flights.

Cathay returns to Rome in the 2025 Jubilee Year

Last year, area head Southern Europe Adrien Ng had anticipated this return with a diplomatic “let's wait and see,” while underlining the strong demand from the Italian market. Now the carrier returns to Fiumicino in the Jubilee Year, an event that takes place once every 25 years and sees a series of events and celebrations that will feature both Vatican City and Rome throughout the year.

Roma Colosseo

Cathay will have daily Milan Malpensa flights from March 

The Hong Kong-Rome Fiumicino Airport flights will operate three days weekly, on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays during the summer season, and will be Cathay Pacific's second direct Italian connection. The airline currently operates five direct weekly flights to Milan Malpensa, which will become daily from 30 March 2025.

The airline has been flying to Italy for 40 years

“Cathay Pacific's history in Italy began almost 40 years ago, when we first launched direct flights between Hong Kong and Rome in 1986- says Lavinia Lau Cathay's chief customer and commercial officer. -We know that our customers have been eagerly awaiting the reinstatement of this route, and we are delighted to be returning to Italy's wonderful capital this summer. Whether they are travelling for business, pleasure or the Jubilee celebrations of 2025, we look forward to welcoming customers on board our flights to experience our high level of service.” The flights will be operated with A350-900s, which offers passengers fully reclining beds in Business, spacious seats in Premium Economy and comfort in Economy cabins.

Wizz Air’s two new routes to Rome Fiumicino are from Bilbao, starting 30 March, and Zaragoza on 1 April.

Bringing Zaragoza resident to Rome’s Jubilee 

The flights from Bilbao will be operated four times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, while Zaragoza will be served three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. All flights will be operated with Airbus A321neo aircraft. Wizz Air will be the only airline connecting Fiumicino with Zaragoza which is a well-known pilgrimage destination, thanks to the Baroque Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Pilar. And during this Jubilee year, this route offers a unique opportunity for residents of the region to reach Rome.

Wizz Air operates 60 routes from Rome

“With these two new routes we further strengthen the connections between Spain and Italy,- said Tamara Nikiforova, senior communications manager of the Hungarian low-cost airline. -Moreover, we are thrilled to be the first company to operate between Rome and Zaragoza. With a total of over 60 routes from Rome. Fiumicino is one of our largest bases in Italy and, with Jubilee 2025 underway, we wanted to offer our passengers new travel options at affordable prices.”

Spain is Rome’s first international market

“These flights will further stimulate flows to and from Spain, the first international market for Rome, which last year set a new record of almost 6 million passengers, a 20% growth over 2023,” said  Federico Scriboni, director Aviation Business Development at Aeroporti di Roma.

Terme di Sirmione on Lake Garda has launched four new brands and a change of image. 

Scientifically-proven products

With the payoff “Science of Thermalism” and by including its distinctive chemical element in the graphics, the Lake Garda complex aims to express the company's most important value: sulphur in the form of hydrogen sulphide. “In a market where the name spa is often inflated and misused, - says Margherita De Angeli, general manager of Terme di Sirmione, - the “Science of Thermalism” is an expression of the investment in medical-scientific research and the development of products based on water and rich in hydrogen sulphide, whose effectiveness is scientifically proven.”

More than 13 specializations 

With more than 13 health specializations and multiple specialist packages, Terme Virgilio thus becomes Terme di Sirmione - Therapy District: a place where people's health care is coordinated by a scientific committee and a team of medical specialists. This is the context for a programme to recover and disseminate thermal culture for doctors and pharmacists through a free training course of five Ecm and eight scientific dinners, as well as the creation on the new site of an interactive area reserved for the medical class. Aquaria, with 200 thousand admissions a year, will thus become Terme di Sirmione - Spa & Thermal Garden. This will allow it to better representing the strength of the elements that determine its essence today and tomorrow with a development plan to redefine the concept of wellness and self-care aimed at preventing stress and anxiety, improving breathing, strengthening the immune system, and rebalancing body and mind.

Ample accommodation and a new cosmetics line

The value of the four accommodation facilities (the Grand Hotel Terme Sirmione, the Sirmione Terme, the Acquaviva del Garda and the Fonte Boiola) which are not only in beautiful locations, but can also boast integrated health and spa wellness programmes, are condensed in the new Terme di Sirmione - Wellness Hotels brand. The new Terme di Sirmione - Cosmetics Institute is a cosmetic line entirely reformulated to combine exclusive patented active ingredients with thermal water.