American Airlines is relaunching at Rome Fiumicino where, from next winter, the direct Dallas Fort Worth flight will become annual.

“Meeting the increased demand for flights”

"This is to meet the increased demand for flights from the United States to Rome," said Kyle Mabry, vice president operations and commercial EMEA and APAC. Our first flight between Texas and Italy was introduced in June 2017. We look forward to offering even more choice to passengers during the upcoming winter season."

North American is the main long-haul segment for Rome

"North America continues to represent the main long-haul segment for Rome, with a historical record in the current season. This new development will further contribute to supporting the trend of deseasonalisation,” said Federico Scriboni, head of aviation business development Aeroporti di Roma.

Pieve Aldina, in the heart of Chianti, is to join Relais and Chateaux and open this June.  

The former residence of the bishops of Siena

On the wine road that links Florence to Siena Pieve Aldina, a luxury countryside hotel with 21 rooms including 16 suites, is nestled in the peaceful Tuscan countryside. The main unit, which dates back to the 11th century, was previously the summer residence of the bishops of Siena and is surrounded by vineyards, cypresses, and 40 hectares of olive groves.

Large rooms and suites in Tuscan style

The terracotta floors, impressive ceilings with exposed beams, and beautiful arches in the historic building are almost entirely original, emphasizing the truly Tuscan style of this authentic property. The large rooms and suites are spread across three buildings, one of which can be exclusively reserved, and they offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Wine tastings and cooking classes

The two restaurants and the wine bar celebrate the rich gastronomic heritage of the region and some of Italy’s most prized products. After a day of wine tasting in local cellars or a cooking class to learn how to make traditional fresh pasta, guests can treat themselves to a massage or a moment of relaxation by the pool which has views over the valley. 

Hilton Garden Inn Lecce is the new city hotel of the Garibaldi Group, a MICE, business and leisure property. 

A beach lido with shuttle service

The hotel has 143 rooms, nine meeting and conference rooms, a bar, restaurant, rooftop with a swimming pool, aspa, and fitness room. There is also beach service inside the lido owned by Garibaldi Hotels, the Piazzetta di Campoverde, served by a shuttle.

“We want each new entry to represent an added value for us”

"We developing our city product line before the pandemic with the acquisition of the San Giusto Hotel in Rome,- says Garibaldi Hotels general manager Fabrizio Prete. - The Lecce property is strategically important because it not only boosts our offer in Apulia, but will also have a strong impact on turnover, as well as guaranteeing high international visibility thanks to Hilton’s high-profile. In addition to the synergy with the Campoverde lido for the beach service, we are looking at other products such as the Albergo Diffuso in Carovigno and the Dimora Sant'Anna. Our priority is not to add facilities in order to increase the number of rooms, but we want each new entry to represent an added value for us.”

The Preferred Hotels and Resorts has two new Una Group affiliations in Turin and Milan. 

The Una Group hotels join the Lux and Lifestyle Collections 

The Principi di Piemonte in Turin and the Milano Verticale are the two Una Esperienze properties newly affiliated to the Preferred Hotels & Resorts soft brand. The former has joined the Lux Collection, while the latter has been welcomed into the Lifestyle Collection.

“We are welcoming more travellers” 

"It is a source of great pride for us to announce that the Principi di Piemonte has joined Preferred, affirming the iconic nature of the property. And the recognition of the Milano Verticale, as a new member of the Lifestyle Collection, is a further guarantee of the excellence of our hospitality," says Una Group,’s general manager Fabrizio Gaggio. "With the entry of the two hotels into the acclaimed international network, we strengthen our product, welcoming more travellers from all over the world."

Claudio Catani takes over as Vice President of the FH55 Hotels Group, which has three hotels in Florence and one in Rome.

Repositioning FH55 hotels in the luxury segment

Another exciting move for Claudio Catani, who takes over as Vice President of the FH55 Hotels Group in Florence following an intense and brilliant career at the top of the Italian luxury hospitality industry. After two years at the head of the Icon Collection, he now brings his experience and skills to the growth and the repositioning of the FH55 Hotels Group in the luxury segment. 

Many years of experience at the helm of leading properties

Prior to joining the Icon Collection Catani was general manager of the historic Hotel Brunelleschi in Florence and cluster general manager of the iconic Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte in Viareggio. 

"I am very honoured by this new appointment at FH55 Hotels. I will strive to bring to the team an awareness of the potential I have seen in these properties," said Catani. 

Grand Hotel Palatino

Grand Hotel Palatino​

Grand Hotel Mediterraneo​

Hotel Calzaiuoli​

Villa Fiesole​

The FH55 Hotels group has been managed for more than 60 years by the Innocenti family, which has known how to interpret the changing face of the hotel industry.  It has four properties: the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo in Florence, the Grand Hotel Palatino in Rome a stone's throw from the Colosseum, the Hotel Calzaiuoli which opened in 1984 in the heart of Florence, and the Hotel Villa Fiesole. Each of the FH55 Hotels properties has its own identity, united by the values that the owners transmit daily to the staff and management. 

The historic Promessi Sposi in Malgrate, on Lake Como's eastern shore, has reopened its doors. 

The restyled property is now a 4-star 

The hotel, repositioned to 4-star luxury status, reopened following a significant restyling costing more than €2 million only for the interiors and furnishings. The operation was carried out by the entrepreneurial couple Fabio Dadati and Sabrina Frigerio.

Superior rooms and suites with lake views

The Promessi Sposi is a historic hotel in Malgrate that dates back to the second half of the nineteenth century: the oldest hotel on Lake Como's eastern branch now has 69 rooms, including superior rooms and suites with lake views, balconies, or terraces. The interiors have been designed to maximize space. The People cocktail bar & café has a convivial atmosphere thanks also to mixologist Terry Monroe's strategic and operational consulting. The Comfort Zone wellness area on 200 sqms has a 100 sqm grass terrace and a 32 sqm Technogym gym.

The Lisander Restaurant can seat 30

The new Promessi Sposi caters to the needs of business travellers with a meeting room that can accommodate up to 60 people. The Lisander Restaurant can seat 30 and the gourmet cuisine is under the supervision of executive chef Angelo Biscotti. Dejana Scisciani, winner of the European grand prix and pastry championship, is in charge of the pastry department. In the summer months the roof top, with the welcoming People lounge, is the ideal place to relax and enjoy the views over the lake and the surrounding landscape. In the same area Fabio Dadati and Sabrina Frigerio acquired and opened the Tree House in 2013 and the Da Giovannino restaurant in 2017.

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