ADR, the company that manages Rome’s Fiumicino Airport, has renovated Terminal 3 at a cost pf over €250 million.

The Terminal is for non-Schengen flights

The renovation works are expected to ensure an increase of more than 30% in passenger capacity. Completed in time for the summer season's traffic peaks, they are also aimed at improving the operational efficiency and travel experience for the millions of passengers on non-Schengen flights that now transit the airport, while meeting the highest standards of security and technological innovation.

The overall area is as big as six football pitches

The upgrading of Terminal 3, preceded by the complete restyling of the façade, which restored its original architectural values of visual permeability and natural light, was carried out while guaranteeing the airport's operational continuity over the four years of the works. It involved an area spread over three levels, on a total of 41,000 square metres, comparable in size to about six football pitches.

More check-in islands and baggage belts

A total of six check-in islands were renovated with 150 new counters, bringing the infrastructure to a total of 248 counters, 60 of which can be used by passengers autonomously. The number of baggage belts was increased from nine to 14, with a doubling of the overall length from about 400 metres to 800 metres, thus guaranteeing greater capacity and flexibility for baggage handling while the border areas were upgraded for transit flights.

A further €9 billion will go into new developments

“This work on Terminal 3 is part of the medium-long term infrastructural enhancement strategy that, over the last ten years, has led us to invest, on Fiumicino and Ciampino airports, about €3 billion,- said ADR’s CEO Marco Troncone. -It is a step that has projected Rome’s airport into the world elite in terms of service quality, and which has generated a formidable economic and employment spin-off. The next step will be the launching of the new long-term development plan with an additional €9 billion of investments.”

Great wines and events in the province of Alessandria from May to August will celebrate the region in many of its towns.

Golosaria among the castles of Monferrato

Over 30 municipalities, five castles and many locations will be involved in this 19th edition. The event featuring artisans of taste, local wineries, outdoor and cultural experiences in the Monferrato area will kick off in May with “Golosaria among the castles of Monferrato,” an authentic celebration of the area.

Dolci Terre di Primavera 2025

In May Novi Ligure will host the long-awaited 2025 edition of Dolci Terre di Primavera from 16-18 May.  This important event will take place in the historic centre and feature the best of local, regional and international food and wine. A rich programme featuring food from around the world, local specialities, accompanied by great wines. And with shows, music and entertainment for a festival that involves the whole town!

Paesi e Sapori in Ovada  

In May, Ovada will host the 2025 edition of Paesi e Sapori” on 17 and 18 May, a unique celebration of food and wine traditions. This journey through the authentic flavours of the area with s shows, music and activities for young and old will enliven the event, transforming it into a veritable Piazza dei Sapori (Square of Flavours). The stars of the show will be the products of the “ORI project”, accompanied by the famous Ovada DOCG wine!

Assaggia Tortona

On 23, 24 and 25 May Tortona will host the 2025 edition of  Assaggia Tortona the food and wine festival dedicated to the typical flavours of the area. The stars of the show will be Tortona’s typical specialities. Along the main streets visitors will meet master restaurateurs and enjoy a refined culinary experience in the company of the King of the Land, Derthona Timorasso! But it's not just about food! There will also be fun and the pleasure of being together with this unique way to discover the flavours and charm of Tortona.

Alessandria’s Open for Culture 2025

Alessandria’s historic centre will be transformed into an open-air stage on 6, 7 and 8 June with shows, music, art, magic, illusionism and food and wine for three days of pure magic and fun. An event that brings together residents, artists and businesses to promote the area and its cultural heritage, thanks in part to the opening of renowned artistic sites. 

Festival Gavi in Gavi

The 2025 edition of Gavi in Gavi is back, an unmissable event dedicated to wine and local culture! The star of the show is the renowned Gavi DOCG. The Gavi Protection Consortium will promote local wine and wineries in two events with the “Festival Di Gavi in Gavi” on Saturday 28 June: with a walk-around tasting with over 30 Gavi DOCG producers. On Saturday 28 June and Sunday 27 July the wineries of the Gavi denomination will be open to the public with a series of events and tastings.

Acqui Terme’s Wine Days 

Acqui Wine Days returns to Acqui Terme on 8, 9 and 10 August! An unmissable event celebrating the wine and culture of the city with tastings, meetings and lots of fun featuring Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG and other cultural and gastronomic excellences. Music, art and culture will  also accompany visitors on a unique journey for an experience that combines flavours, passion and conviviality!

Aethos Sardinia in Cannigione, a resort on the north-eastern coast of Sardinia, has reopened for the summer.

Overlooking the La Maddalena archipelago

In the Aethos Collection of hotels and members’ clubs, this exclusive experience of sustainable luxury is aimed at contemporary travellers, blending nature, architecture and sustainability. The hotel overlooks the La Maddalena archipelago with unique views in one of the most evocative stretches of the Mediterranean.

Credit PION Studio

Two freshwater swimming pools

Designed for travellers seeking inspiration, tranquillity and beauty, Aethos Sardinia has 64 spacious and elegant rooms and suites with terraces or balconies. At the heart of the hotel, two freshwater outdoor pools offer panoramic views, while the private deck overlooking the sea provides guests with a peaceful retreat which is perfect for moments of relaxation and contemplation. The gastronomic heart of the resort is Zaia, a restaurant that celebrates a perfect balance between Mediterranean roots, Sardinian identity and a contemporary culinary vision. The cuisine is based on local ingredients, refined techniques and authentic flavours.

Credit PION Studio

A more authentic and slower way of experiencing Sardinia

The Aethos Sardinia experience is also designed to stimulate the body and the mind. Guests can take daily sessions of yoga, sound meditation, pilates and personal training. For outdoor enthusiasts, the resort organizes e-bike excursions, horse riding, boat tours along the coast, sunset cruises, kayaking and much more. Aethos Sardinia is a new, more authentic, slower and deeper way of experiencing Sardinia.

ItaliAbsolutely has rapidly established itself as an essential information platform for the international tourism industry, as a vital resource for understanding and effectively promoting Italy as a tourism destination.Establishing direct contact with international travel agents and tour operators is crucial for matching foreign demand with Italian supply. Attending B2B travel exhibitions, both in Italy and abroad, is a significant opportunity to achieve this goal.With its print and online channels, as well as fam trips organized for foreign buyers in Italy, italiAbsolutely promotes lesser known but highly appealing products and attractions to the international distribution network. This allows Italian travel service providers to connect with international buyers, supporting the joint creation of outstanding travel packages.

ItaliAbsolutely, a Travel Open Day Srl media group brand,  was at  the Las Vegas Travel Agent Forum (watch the video) and will be at the TTG Travel Experience in Rimini, thanks to a contribution from the Lazio Region of €15,240 for each fair through the "PMI Internationalization Voucher 2025" which is a Regional ERDF Programme Lazio 2021-2027 initiative which supports local SMEs in expanding into international markets and promoting their internationalization.

At the Las Vegas Travel Agent Forum, Travel Open Dat Srl promoted its publications and Italian excellence through direct interaction with over 1,000 foreign travel agents and with its participation in the upcoming fairs it aims to boost awareness of its brand and expand its network of contacts, for the promotion of Italy worldwide. 

Participating in international tourism fairs is crucial for enhancing visibility and expanding networks in the global market. These events provide invaluable opportunities for tourism operators to connect directly with foreign travel service providers, buyers, and industry professionals. By showcasing products and services in a highly competitive environment, companies can attract new business, gain insights into international trends, and establish partnerships that facilitate cross-border collaborations. Moreover, participation at these fairs helps boosts brand recognition and build trust with potential clients, positioning companies to better meet the growing demands of the global tourism sector. Ultimately, these events are key to driving internationalization and ensuring long-term growth in an increasingly interconnected world.

The "PMI Internazionalization Voucher 2025" aims to support the international expansion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Lazio region, with a primary focus on enhancing their competitiveness by engaging in international trade exhibitions. This initiative is aligned with the Specific Objective 3 of the ERDF Programme, contributing to a morecompetitive and intelligent Europe. 

The company Travel Open Day S.R.L., (Italian  Fiscal Code no: 13119651001) whose registered head office is located in Via Aosta, 30 – 00182 Rome (RM), Italy,  and on whose behalf its pro tempore legal representative (hereinafter referred as “Data Controller”), acting as Data Controller for the processing of personal data pursuant to the Articles no. 1 of the Italian Legislative Decree of the 30^th of June 2003, no. 196 – Privacy Code (hereinafter referred as “The Code”) and pursuant to the articles no. 4. no. 7) and no. 24 of the REGULATION (EU) 2016/679 of the 27th of April 2016 related to the privacy of the natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data (hereinafter referred as “the Regulation”) informs that, in pursuance of the Article no. 13 of the Regulation, it shall manage the processing of personal data concerning the participation in webinars organized by Travel Open Day Srl in partnership with Italian tourism players. 

1. Subject of the service

Although the GDPR is not applied to the users other than the natural persons and, therefore, do not fall within the definition of “interested party” it is possible however that during the filling of one or more fields, the persons shall insert their own personal data. In this case, all the protections provided by the GDPR and by the Italian legislative Decree no. 196/03 shall be applied.

The processed data are: personal data, information about the company’s activities, head office, address and contact information.

2. Purposes of processing and legal basis

The data shall be lawfully and correctly processed and with the utmost confidentiality, in compliance with the appropriate security measures as set out in the Code and the Regulation.

Participation in webinars organized by Travel Open Day Srl:

With your explicit consent, we will invite you to participate in webinars for foreign travel agents to discover what Italy has to offer in collaboration with Italian tour operators. Your data will be provided to partner operators of the webinar, for purposes related to the online event and for future contacts.

NEWSLETTER AND INDIRECT MARKETING: with your explicit consent we will send you our newsletter or commercial information with offers from our commercial partners.

The supply of the requested data is voluntary but, in the event of failure to supply such data, the services will not be provided. The consent for direct or indirect marketing purposes is optional and the only consequence is the impossibility to send the newsletter or DEMs.

The processing of data shall be made by digital and analogical means. The data shall not be subject to public disclosure.

3.  Processing methods

The Data Controller will process the personal data for the necessary time and in order to fulfil the purposes mentioned above.

In any case, to be accessed singularly and depending on the level of critical issues, the Data Controller has no prejudice in processing the data for a longer period of time when he has justified reason to retain possible that a legal dispute may ensue, and based on the Data Controller’ legitimate interest to be defended in a legal proceeding.

4.  Data communication

The buyers’ data will be communicated to third-party companies involved in organizing the webinar. The data shall be communicated to all those persons to whom the communication is imposed by law for the fulfilment of the purposes provided by law.

For the management of its activities, the company uses partners and tools provided by third party companies, all duly appointed as Data Supervisors. The list shall be reachable in the head office.

5.  Storage and Data Transfer

The management and storage of personal data shall be performed on the Data Controller’s servers located within the European Union and/or third party companies’, entitled and duly appointed as Data Supervisors. Currently, the servers are located in Europe. For the sending of newsletters, the Data Controller informs he has decided to use a company which transfers the data to non-EU countries; the data are in USA and the standard contract clauses have been stipulated.

6. Rights of the interested party

In his/her capacity as an interested party, the User has the rights pursuant to the article no 15 of the Regulation and precisely:

1. the interested party has the right to obtain the confirmation of the existence or not of personal data related to him/her, even if they are not yet registered and their communication shall be made in a human readable form.

2. the interested party has the right to obtain the indication of:

a) the origin of the personal data;

b) the purposes and the methods of processing;

c) the logic applied in case a processing is carried out by electronic instruments;

d) the specification related to the Data Controller’s, the Data supplier and the person in charge of the processing

e) the persons or the categories of persons to whom the personal data shall be communicated or who may become aware of it as Authorised Representative in the territory of the State, as responsible person or person in charge.

3. The interested party has the right to obtain:

a) the updating, the rectification, or, where interested, the data integration;

b) the cancellation, the transformation into anonymous form or the blocking of data in breach of law, as well as those data whose retention is unnecessary, in relation with the purposes for which the data was collected or subsequently processed;

c) the attestation that the operations set out in the letters a) and b) have been informed, even as regards to their contents, to those whom the data have been communicated or disclosed, unless the case where such fulfilment shall be impossible or may result in a clearly disproportionate use of means towards the protected right.

4. The interested party shall have the right to oppose, in whole or in part:

a) for legimate reasons to the processing of personal data related to him, even if pertinent to the scope of the collection;

b) to the processing of personal data related to him for the fulfillment of the purposes that are not provided by the Article no. 2

Even pursuant to the articles no. 15 et seq. of the GDPR, the user shall have the right to ask at any time, the access to his personal data, the rectifications or the cancellation of the same, the limitation of the processing in the cases provided by the article no. 18 of the GDPR, obtain the data related to him in a structured format that is commonly used and readable by an automatic device, as set in the cases provided by the article no. 20 of the GDPR. The user shall withdraw at any time his consent, pursuant to the former article no.7 of the GDPR, lodge a complaint to the competent Supervisory Authority as set in the former article no. 77 of the GDPR, in case he retains the processing of his data shall be in contrast to the relative laws and regulations in force.

The user shall send a request for opposition to the proceeding of his/her personal data, as set in the former article no. 21 of the GDPR where he puts in evidence the reasons that justify such opposition. The Data Controller reserves the right to evaluate the request that shall not be accepted in the event of legimate binding reasons in order to proceed with the processing that prevails over the interests, rights and freedoms of the user. The interested party shall exercise at any time the rights set out in the previous article by sending:

-              a registered letter with return receipt to: TRAVEL OPEN DAY S.R.L., Via Aosta 30 – 00182 Rome (RM), Italy;

-              an e-mail to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

LVG Group strengthens its corporate structure through the acquisition of a stake by White Bridge Investments III. Specifically.

Five new hotels planed for northern Italy

White Bridge acquires a majority stake in the holding company LVG Group and its subsidiaries LVG Hotel Collection,VGHotel Consulting and Diamond Tech. The transaction also includes a capital increase of approximately €10 million to support the company in its development process. LVG Group's current roadmap includes the opening of five new hotels in northern Italy by September 2025, which will see the hiring of more than 100 new professionals in the hospitality sector.

Twelve directly managed properties throughout Italy

Management forecasts that turnover will exceed €20 million by the end of 2025. With 12 directly managed properties throughout Italy and over 100 clients under consultancy, LVG closed 2024 with a turnover of over €14 million, up 35% on 2023. “The entry of White Bridge is a fundamentally strategic step in accelerating the growth path undertaken by our group,- said Claudio Lavagna, CEO of LVG Group. -This partnership will allow us to consolidate our position as a leading player in Italian hospitality, boost our offering in the leisure and business segments, and ambitiously tackle new acquisitions and challenges.” The management team will remain in place to lead the next phase of development: Claudio Lavagna will continue as CEO of the LVG Group holding company, while Francesco Dicuonzo will remain CEO of LVG Hotel Consulting and Diamond Tech.

“LVG has high potential in the hospitality and hotel consulting sector”

“We have chosen to invest in LVG Group because we believe in the value of its vision and the quality of the work carried out by its management,- said Marco Pinciroli, president and CEO of White Bridge Investments. -LVG represents Italian excellence with high potential in the hospitality and hotel consulting sector, with solid growth prospects. Our goal is to support the group on a path of continuous and ambitious development, focused on achieving significant goals."

In the Lana region of South Tyrol, attention to and commitment to the environment make for environmentally-friendly holidays.  

A natural swimming pool

Visitors spending their holidays in this area are involved in an environmentally friendly approach, thus developing greater awareness to apply once they return home. The natural swimming pool in Gargazzone is one of the most emblematic attractions in terms of sustainability in the Lana region. 

Get there on foot by bike, by train or by bus

This ecosystem is very similar to a natural lake, for which a chemical-free water cleaning system has been chosen, opting for a combination of aquatic plants, phytoplankton and zooplankton, the use of plant filters and mechanical interventions when necessary. The natural swimming pool in Gargazzone can be reached on foot by bike or by trin or bus.

Discovering the world of wild herbs

From May to October, the Lana region hosts numerous events dedicated to wild herbs, medicinal plants and well-being, including experiences, workshops and excursions led by expert herbalists, offering visitors the opportunity to reconnect with nature and themselves. In this area, great importance is attached to re-evaluating the many benefits of wild herbs, treasures that are often unjustly trampled underfoot.

Forest bathing and herb gathering

There are many experiences on offer from spring to autumn such as forest bathing, Kneipp trails, excursions to discover wild herbs and much more.

“Be part of it 2025” is back again with a new edition of the communication campaign promote Modena's UNESCO World Heritage Site,  the cathedral, Piazza Grande and the Ghirlandina tower. 

Using real living canvases 

The campaign, launched both on a national and international level uses the immersive and contemporary artistic language of body art. Launched in 2024 the campaign, which immediately established itself as one of the most innovative tourism promotion initiatives in Italy, continues its story with two new creative subjects, where human bodies become real living canvases thanks to the art of body painting. Inspired by the technique of artistic camouflage, the initiative uses the double meaning of “part/art” to underscore the fusion between visitor and heritage, transforming each observer into an integral part of the work.

30 million users in 2024

“Be part of it 2025” is now available on major digital platforms with video content, interactive graphics and a series of on-site activities, including the distribution of temporary tattoos inspired by Modena's artistic heritage.Last year, the campaign involved over 30 million users, generated more than 6 million web interactions and brought over 50,000 visitors to the pages dedicated to the UNESCO site on the VisitModena portal. 

An award-winning campaign 

The “Modena World Heritage | be part of it” project has also just received two new prestigious national awards: the Touchpoint Identity Award in the “system identity” category, for its ability to build a strong and consistent brand identity; and gold at The PRize in the “cultural city branding” category, for successfully combining culture and communication in an impactful and appealing narrative. The project is coordinated by the City Promotion and Tourism Department of the Municipality of Modena, in collaboration with Modenatur, the cathedral museums and the UNESCO site coordination of the civic museum, with the support of the Ministry of Tourism.