Lindberg Hotels & Resorts is focussing on Pesaro which will be Italy’s Capital of Culture next year.

85% of Italians choose to holiday at home

Nardo Filippetti’s group, which has seven 4-star and 5-star hotels in Sicily, Sardinia, Umbria and the Marche, saw an increase in the  number of foreign arrivals this summer. “The Adriatic coast had problems linked to the flooding,- says the president of Lindbergh Hotels & Resorts. “- Then, many Italians choose to go abroad which was a problem as some 85% of tourism in Italy is home-generated.  And despite hopes for a good August, alas things did not improve.” 

Charlie Urban Pesaro

Lindbergh Hotels & Resorts has hotels in Pesaro, Taormina and Modica 

While facing these challenges, Lindbergh Hotels & Resorts reports a positive summer in Taormina and Modica, and a strong performance in Sardinia. The group is now turning its attention to Pesaro, where it has three hotels, including the newly inaugurated Charlie Urban Hotel. Filippetti expresses confidence in Pesaro's potential thanks also to strategic investments in a diverse range of accommodations across different market segments.

“We have over 250 rooms for varied preferences in Pesaro”

“We have invested a lot in Pesaro where we have over 250 rooms to cater to varied preferences. Our goal is to position the destination capitalising on its designation as the Capital of Culture.” Lindbergh collaborates with Inside Marche Live, a partnership that aligns with Lindbergh's broader vision of contributing to the region's promotion by providing quality services and hospitality and promoting the Marche region to Italy and to the world.

Terme di Chianciano, the renowned thermal town in Tuscany between the Valdichiana and Val d'Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage site, can boast many exciting enhancements.

Customizable thermal poke bowls

The 2023 season at Bistrot del Parco Acqua Santa, nestled within the Chianciano Terme Park, consists of a range of innovative culinary offerings. From delectable breakfast creations by the spa's chefs, to light lunches featuring customizable thermal poke bowls. A healthy choice from the nutritionists at the Terme di Chianciano Institute for Health, and a moment of self-care that complements the Health and Wellness Thermal Paths, fostering an education in holistic and health-conscious lifestyles.

Evening events with music and tastings

With an emphasis on wholesome living the Naturally Fit programme in Tuscany’s thermal town of Terme di Chianciano spans three or six days, promoting improved eating habits, vitality, and natural beauty through proper nutrition and the healing waters of Terme di Chianciano. The Theia Thermal Pools and Terme Sensoriali, the town’s two spas, remain open into the late hours of summer and early autumn evenings up to 10:00 pm. Saturdays bring the continuation of the Bagni di Notte event at Theia Thermal Pools, complete with an aperitif and live music extending until midnight. Special evenings await with the Terme Sensoriali Tasting Night, collaborating with local producers which is planned for 23 September.

Sensorial evenings and musical events

The Terme Sensoriali offers an immersive experience blending taste, culture, and traditions that unveils the richness of the region through the palate while partaking in one of Italy's rarest sensorial journeys—where naturopathy converges with oriental philosophy. These unique sensorial evenings, featuring five producers and their narratives, unfold from 7.30 pm until midnight.

Nestled at the base of Terme di Chianciano, the Acqua Santa Park serves as a haven for those seeking tranquillity, well-being, and relaxation. In addition to hosting mineral water treatments, including Terme di Chianciano’s famed water cure, the park is home to the Sensorial Spa and hosts a medley of cultural, gastronomic, and musical events throughout the season.

In the spa town of Merano discover the Belvita Leading Wellnesshotels Südtirol Group, a symbol of hotel excellence in the Italian Alps.

The 5-star Hotel Chalet Mirabell in Avelengo

Belvita Hotel Chalet Mirabell

The group has ten properties where guests can experience the best of autumn in Merano, including outdoor activities, seasonal flavours, and ancient traditions. In the Hotel Chalet Mirabell, a five-star luxury hotel in Avelengo, guests can choose between exclusive rooms with panoramic views, modern Bergvillen with a private swimming pool and sauna, or even a private cabin surrounded by meadows and woods, luxurious in its simplicity and reserved for adults. Autumn is also embraced with yoga retreats, guided llama and alpaca hikes, and evenings of live music.

Belvita Hotel Quellenhof Luxury Resort Passeier

Hotel Hohenwart and Quellenhof Luxury Resort Passeier 

Hotel Hohenwart, in the rolling hills of Scena, is a 4-star wellness resort made up of three interconnected buildings and a house dedicated to well-being that greet guests with quintessential South Tyrolean hospitality. Quellenhof Luxury Resort Passeier, nestled among the Dolomites of Alto Adige in Val Passiria, guarantees a holiday dedicated to well-being, sport and luxury with wellness and spa areas, horse riding, golf courses and facilities for all outdoor activities.

Belvita Hotel La Maiena Meran Resort

Two properties for lovers of wines and sports

In Tirolo, near Merano, at Spa & Relax Hotel Erika, a modern 5-star hotel, the autumnal pleasures include a Wine Week entailing visits to nearby wineries, tours of local vineyards, and tastings. In Marlengo with a view of Merano, La Maiena Meran Resort delights lovers of outdoor activities with clay tennis courts, excursions, and a cycle path along the Adige which is accessible directly from the resort. Inside, luxury embraces the mind, body, and palate thanks to a spa, five swimming pools, six saunas, gourmet cuisine and weekly wine, olive oil and balsamic vinegar tastings.

For information:  www.belvita.it  

WTM London 2023, the world’s most influential travel and tourism event, will shine a spotlight on the importance of education in the sector at this year’s Ministers’ Summit.

Transforming tourism through youth and education

The topic for ministers to debate, on 6 November Day One of WTM 2023, from 11:00 - 13:00 on the Elevate Stage, will be Transforming Tourism through Youth and Education, with BBC World News presenter Zeinab Badawi returning to host the discussions among the largest annual global gathering of tourism ministers. For 17 years, tourism leaders from around the world have come together at World Travel Market, in association with the UNWTO and the WTTC to debate policy, strategy, development and investment. Juliette Losardo exhibition director at World Travel Market London, said: “Education is the cornerstone of sustainable tourism development. Investing in tourism skills and training is now more critical than ever. Ministers at the Summit will explore ways that their tourism and education policies can empower individuals and communities, drive innovation, foster responsible practices and support the resilience and success of our sector.”

Shaping the educational journey in the tourism sector 

The UNWTO forecasts continued growth in international tourist arrivals in the coming years, leading to a surge in employment opportunities within the sector.  By 2030, tourism could provide employment for more than 300 million people worldwide. According to WTTC, travel and tourism employs a higher proportion of younger workers than other sectors, with figures showing that the sector’s share of youth employment has grown from 6.5% in 2010 to 8.2% in 2021.  Ministers will share examples of best practice and examine how international collaboration can be enhanced to promote successful strategies in tourism education around the world. Losardo added: “The Summit will offer a unique platform for stakeholders to come together, exchange ideas and forge innovative solutions that will contribute to shaping the educational journey in the tourism sector.”  For information: ww.wtm.com

A positive trend for the colder months: according to a Feries forecast there is a growing interest for autumn and winter in Italy. 

More foreigners in agritourisms and Germany is the top market

The 2023 summer season did not make the record attendance expected at the start of the year, but still saw an increase in foreign tourists (+3% in agritourisms), in the duration of stays in holiday homes (+6% from January to September) and in per capita spending (+9% on average), confirming Italy as a highly attractive destination. The survey was conducted by Feries, the Italian leader in online non-hotel accommodation, through its two portals Agriturismo.it and CaseVacanza.it. Topping the list of foreign markets was Germany, followed by the Netherlands and France. Agritourisms registered longer stays between May and June and in September (+7.6% compared to 2022), highlighting a strong interest in the spring and autumn months.   

The most popular Italian regions

With regard to the most popular Italian regions for out-of-town tourism, Feries users confirm that in the ranking of those who have rented a holiday home, Puglia stands out, followed by Sardinia and Tuscany. For those who chose to stay in an agritourism, the favourite region is Tuscany, followed by Veneto and Lombardy. And special mention for farm holiday stays goes to Umbria and Marche, which are particularly popular with Italians. According to the data collected by Feries, there is an increase in booking requests for the coming months of +7% compared to 2022.

Sicani Villages is a new network of local hospitality players that unites and tells the story of a still unexplored Sicily. 

29 towns between the provinces of Agrigento and Palermo

The new network of Sicani Villages encompasses a region that stretches from the southern coast to the inland woods, embracing an area of 29 municipalities united under the Sicani Quality Rural District, a vast geographical area between the provinces of Agrigento and Palermo.

Small towns and villages suspended in time

The area took its name from the Sicani people, one of the first populations to arrive from the Iberian Peninsula some 4,000 years ago. The area has many natural areas but is also dotted with castles and museums that encapsulate local history and craftsmanship. The small towns and villages are suspended in time, rich in traditions linked to ancient folk rituals and populated by genuine people, just like the products they make and grow there. Simple places, full of contrasts, that can boast many of the region's excellent foods, wines and handicrafts.

Aragona

Agrigento will be Italy’s Capital of Culture 2025

A network with quality accommodation facilities that also focuses on accessibility and sustainability in rethinking the use of these small towns and villages to guarantee travellers an authentic immersion. Agrigento, one of the gateways to the Sicani region, will be the Capital of Culture 2025: a clear testimony of this extraordinary area that is starting to emerge and finally finding its own voice.

The brand new graphic symbol unites the past, present and future of the property.

A restyling, four new suites and a new spa

Castelfalfi Grand Suite

The logo is a circle with the stylised figure of an Etruscan horse, the mythological Pegasus, a symbol of Tuscany and synonymous with solidity and beauty, connected to the earth but, thanks to its wings, stretching towards the sky. Nestled in the countryside between Florence and Pisa, Castelfalfi renews its image with an operation that aims to encapsulate all the characteristics of the resort in a single visual strategy. "Today we are inaugurating a new chapter for Castelfalfi,- says general manager Roberto Protezione. – It is part of the renovation process that began in 2022 and that this year has seen the completion of the restyling of the rooms, the main restaurant Olivina, the introduction of four new suites and the new spa."

The new logo will be used throughout the estate

The new coordinated image will be declined in all the property’s communications tools. Starting from the new website launched in October, to signage inside the property, on the estate and around the village, to the stationery and all the on and offline materials and, from the new vintage wine, to the labels of the wine and olive oil produced at Castelfalfi.