Starhotels announces three new managers, with Alex Dallocchio taking over as the new chief operating officer. Lorenzo Nencini takes on the position of general manager of the Starhotels Metropole and Michelangelo in Rome and Graziano Luddi is now director of special projects. Experience in the US Dallocchio is a passionate…

Garibaldi Hotels are close to 2021 results, but there are still challenges to overcome. With Puglia and Trentino confirmed as the best performing regions for the group, destinations such as Rome and Sardinia are also doing well: "We still have a fluctuating situation but the desire for holidays is very…

The second Organics Skybar by Red Bull, after the terrace on the 13th floor of the Hyatt Centric Milan Centrale, has opened in the Aleph Hotel in downtown Rome. A Skygarden with an infinity pool The central location, much loved by Romans and by the international jet set, is on…

The Palazzo Gatto Art Hotel & Spa in Trapani was recently renovated by its owner Salvatore Imbordino. Following the skilled restoration, this 18th-century historic building aspires to be a place where art and tradition, contemporary hospitality and a warm welcome combine and delight guests. Inspired by age-old Sicilian traditions The…

Casa di Langa is Preferred's second Italian property under the Beyond Green brand. After Borgo Pignano, which was the launch of the eco brand in April 2021, the American Krause group, under president and CEO Kyle Krause who is well known in Italy as the owner of Parma Calcio 1913,…

A luxury hotel is planned for the Savoy Venaria Reale residence. The project, which echoes those for Versailles in Paris and Schönbrunn in Vienna, is still on paper but is gradually taking shape. Four Seasons, Starhotels and Marriott have been approached So much so that a feasibility study has already…

A new Vinum Spa has opened in the Castello di Spessa Golf Wine Resort & Spa in Capriva del Friuli. Housed in the property's ancient stables, the new wellness area includes two swimming pools, a jacuzzi and a whirlpool. A spa based on grapes and wine Everything in the spa…

Consultants Thrends say hotel chains are expanding in Italy, with the focus on Rome, and that Italy had 31 chain entries and exits in the first half of this year. This was revealed by the quarterly Chains Monitor Italy report, produced by the Rimini-based consulting firm. There were 102 hotels…