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Work has begun on The Langham Venice, which is scheduled to open on the island of Murano in 2026, from the conversion of the former Mocenigo casino and a glass factory. Original frescoes and a 20-metre swimming pool The Langham Venice will feature 133 guest rooms, including 30 suites, as…

Philippe Nicolas Gonzalez is the new gm at Ludwig House Valpolicella

February 27, 2023

The new gm of the Ludwig House Valpolicella, in the province of Verona, is Philippe Nicolas Gonzalez. The launch property of entrepreneur Eugenio Gallina The Palladian villa in San Pietro in Cariano is the first property of the new brand launched last year by Eugenio Gallina, a hospitality entrepreneur from…

Blu Hotels focuses on wellness in Folgaria and Ponte di Legno

February 27, 2023

Wellness is becoming increasingly popular, particularly in mountain destinations. And Blu Hotels, having posted a record 2022, on even higher levels than in 2019, is focusing on wellness with a series of innovations aimed at meeting the new needs of guests. “Wellness is no longer just a niche market” “We…

QPass. A great new service at Rome airport’s security checkpoints

February 24, 2023

QPass, the great new service that allows passengers to enjoy an even better experience at security checkpoints, is now operative at Rome’s international airport. A few simple online steps and no registration Just introduced to Fiumicino Airport, the new QPass service is free and allows passengers to book an appointment…

Imelda Shllaku to take over at Hotel La Palma on Capri for its reopening

February 24, 2023

After Fabio Datteroni’s departure Imelda Shllaku will take over at Hotel La Palma on Capri for its reopening. With an almost thirty-year career behind her, the future general manager boasts extensive experience in the luxury hospitality sector. Management roles in Europe and the Middle East After her first role as…

Ryanair has announced new summer Rome Ciampino-Liverpool route

February 23, 2023

Ryanair has announced a new Rome Ciampino-Liverpool route that will operate twice a week from April as part of its summer 2023 operations. Rome Ciampino-Liverpool fares start from just €29.99 To celebrate, Ryanair has launched a limited time promotion for customers looking to book early to get a bargain for…

Southern Basilicata is an ideal destination in all seasons says Forbes

February 23, 2023

The southern Basilicata region has been crowned by Forbes as an ideal destination for all seasons, with two locations among the top five to visit in Italy: Maratea and Metaponto. Two charming towns untouched by mass tourism After presenting itself to the world with the splendid Matera, European Capital of…

Air Baltic to add Tampere-Milan Malpensa and Nice from May

February 22, 2023

Air Baltic will add Milan Malpensa and Nice to its network of destinations from its Tampere base from May with two Airbus A220-300s flights per week. “We are delighted to add Milan and Nice to our routes” “We will celebrate the first anniversary of our Tampere base in a few…