Three new 5-star hotel openings in Numana, Sirolo and Senigallia in the Marche.

The Vista Place Hotel is Numana’s first 5-star

Following announcements of 5-star openings in Genoa (with the Bristol Palace and two new 5-stars) now it’s the turn of the Marche. The Vista Place Hotel in Numana is the first five-star hotel in the town, and in the province of Ancona. Following the renovation of the former Hotel Sorriso, a 3-star hotel with 38 rooms, the new hotel has 33 rooms, a restaurant, rooftop swimming pool, bar, car park and private beach. 

New 5-stars under construction and renovation

Managing the property is the Gest Group, already at the helm of 13 properties between Civitanova and Ancona in the Marche. The same company plans to operate a further 5-star currently under construction in Sirolo. This too is a conversion project, involving the former Conchiglia Verde Hotel, a 3-star with 25 rooms. It is scheduled to open next year, as are ten luxury suites with a private spa and personal trainer, scheduled to open in February in Monte Baldino, a small promontory overlooking the sea not far from Portonovo, and also managed by the Gest Group.

The Marche region gets new 5-star properties

On the Senigallia seafront the Hotel Eleonora, acquired in September 2022 by the Roman real estate developer Zanzuri, owner of the group of the same name, will reopen in 2024. The property was in a state of disrepair, having been foreclosed three years earlier, following the bankruptcy of the then developer-manager. The aim now is to transform it into a five-star boutique hotel. Prior to this the 5-star luxury sector in the Marche region could count on just three hotels: the 18-room Villa Lattanzi in Fermo, the 52-room Excelsior (Lindbergh Group) and the 27-room Grand Hotel Vittoria of the Vip Hotels Group in Pesaro.

The day is fast approaching for the debut of the Gran Meliá brand on 1 November in Milan.

The Gran Meliá will have 84 rooms, including 26 suites

Designed by Alvaro and Adriana Sans' architecture studio Asah, the Gran Meliá will open in Palazzo Venezia, the former Generali headquarters in Milan, in collaboration with Generali Real Estate. The Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá will have 84 rooms, including 26 suites and an 88-square-metre presidential suite. It will also have the Gioia patisserie on the street level run by master baker Fabio Bertoni, Giancarlo Mancino's cocktail bar. The Japanese restaurant Sachi will be helmed by chef Moon Kyung Soo, and the Isola restaurant will be on the rooftop dedicated to the cuisine of Sicily, Sardinia and Capri as well as a spa and several meeting rooms. 

The Meliá Group’s fourth hotel in Milan

The new Gran Meliá in Milan will be the Spanish group's fourth property in Milan, after the Meliá Milano, the Me Milano il Duca and the InnSide Milano Torre Galfa. The conversion has preserved the historic façade of Palazzo Venezia which was designed at the end of the 19th century for the insurance company's Milan headquarters and housed its offices until they were moved to the Generali Tower in CityLife.

The ADLER Group properties have two autumn yoga retreats programmed in Sicily and Alto Adige.

Adler’s 360° approach to wellness

A five-star resort in the heart of the Dolomite mountains, and a contemporary coastal resort in the Sicilian countryside: these two retreats are designed to benefit the mind body and soul, with a well-thought-out, 360° approach to wellness. ADLER retreats include 5* accommodation, use of extensive spa facilities, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness equipment, gourmet meals, and a full programme of professionally guided yoga sessions.

Beatrice Mazza ‘s Sacred Feminine Yoga Retreat

ADLER Spa Resorts & Lodges have an inspiring and diverse programme of yoga retreats suitable for all levels of experience including the Sacred Feminine Yoga Retreat with Beatrice Mazza at the ADLER Spa Resort SICILIA from 19 to 26 November.  At the Siculiana ADLER property on the Agrigento Coast, Beatrice Mazza will guide guests on their own personal journey to re-discover their feminine energy and power as a woman. At ADLER Spa Resort SICILIA  half board in a Junior Suite from 19 to 26 November for 7 nights is €1,419  per person.

The ADLER Lodge RITTEN in Renon, Trentino Alto Adige will host a Jivamukti Yoga Retreat with Jutta Mele–Maurer from 26 November to 3 December. This is a path to enlightenment through compassion for all beings and is focused around Five Elements that express the core philosophy and foundation of Jivamukti Yoga. During this weeklong retreat guests will explore different classes including the unique Chakra Balancing Class together with Jutta Mele-Maurer. At ADLER Lodge RITTEN all-inclusive for 3 nights in a junior suite is from €759,00 per person, or 7 nights from €1,827 per person.

ItaliAbsolutely is ready to unveil its new exclusive fam trips which have been meticulously crafted for discerning travel professionals and tourism experts seeking the epitome of Italy's offerings for their clients.

Messina in Sicily is the first destination

Our inaugural destination is the vibrant coastal city of Messina, the gateway to Sicily across the Strait that separates this island gem from mainland Italy. From October 18 to 21, 2023 a carefully selected cadre of international Italy specialists, who have displayed genuine enthusiasm for this destination and completed our contact form, will join us on this Sicilian adventure. Their hosts for these four days of B2B meetings, exciting excursions, and immersive experiences, will be the FEISCT, the Strait Port System, the Messina Chamber of Commerce, the Italian Blue Route, the Marco Polo Project, the Medfort  Study Centre and the La Città del Sole Social Cooperative in collaboration with ItaliAbsolutely.

Discover more about the Fam Trip "Meet Tourism Messina"

Sharing insider insights into fundamental Italy

With three decades of insider knowledge in tourism and publishing, and a track record of organizing over 600 remarkable trade events, the Travel Quotidiano Group, has an edge in crafting unique, value-packed experiences for travel experts. And here at ItaliAbsolutely, the Group’s English-language portal, we eagerly anticipate sharing our insider insights into this enchanting corner of Sicily with our international guests

A full-immersion in the coastal gem of Messina 

The meticulously curated programme encompasses daily B2B sessions with local DMCs, DMOs, and travel suppliers, alongside a myriad of visits and excursions. From the awe-inspiring Messina Cathedral, hailed as one of Sicily's architectural treasures, to the intricacies of the astronomical clock, a true masterpiece of art and engineering, and participants will also have the opportunity to revel in the city's eclectic and eccentric Art Nouveau architecture. Our itinerary further includes visits to a Feluca shipyard and the quaint seaside village of Ganzirri which is steeped in ancient maritime traditions. Added to which there will be a sailing expedition on a catamaran and a thrilling jeep excursion into the mountains around Messina.

Unlocking the magic of Italy

Participants will enjoy quality hosted accommodations in city hotels. They will also savor the gastronomic delights of Messina in local restaurants, as they forge connections with their new professional partners. At their journey's end they will leave enriched with profound knowledge of this fascinating Sicilian destination, ready to impart their newfound expertise to their valued clientele.

ItaliAbsolutely’s second 2023 fam trip is to Palermo for the BTE Non-hotel Tourism Exchange on 7-12 November  

The BTE Non-Hotel Tourism Exchange to be hekd in Palermo from 7 to 12 November 2023 promises to be a remarkable B2B event featuring the today and the tomorrow of non-hotel tourism innovation and growth.

The BTE focuses on the non-hotel sector

Focusing on the non-hotel sector, the BTE Exchange encompasses a wide range of accommodations beyond traditional hotels, including vacation rentals, B&Bs, guesthouses, and more. Starting with three days to familiarize with Palermo and its surrounding area, the international participants will then engage in three insightful B2B workshops.

 Local companies will interact with international buyers

Serving as a bridge between tourism professionals, these working sessions will allow local players to showcase their products and their expertise, forging partnerships with global partners who will be able to explore this captivating destination and the dynamic industry opportunities it offers.  

Discover more about The BTE Non-Hotel Tourism Exchange in Palermo

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The Relais Borgo Campello is a Medieval village anf an idyllic retreat for reconnecting with nature while indulging in the luxury of simplicity.

Sleeping in a monk’s cell or an old castle

Accommodation options at the Relais Borgo Campello, which is just ten kilometres from Spoleto (Umbria), offer a choice between rooms fashioned from ancient monks' cells, or apartments with period furnishings in the castle. Serving as a gateway to the marvels of the surrounding region, the Relais is within easy distance to Assisi, Spello, Norcia, and Cascia which are perfect destinations for one-day explorations.

Borgo Campello Suite

Barefoot forest walks and yoga courses

Within the enchanting setting of Relais Borgo Campello the wellness centre beckons with an array of beauty treatments, sauna sessions, chromotherapy, and massages, and among the highlights is a hydromassage pool specially designed for couples. For those seeking a more tranquil and profound experience during their village sojourn, the Relais offers yoga courses, meditation sessions, and forest walks, including paths designed for barefoot exploration. 

Foraging and truffle hunting

Guests are invited to partake in the rhythms of daily life, reminiscent of an ancient convent, engaging in harvesting, foraging for asparagus and herbs, or embarking on a truffle-hunting adventure. The bounty of these efforts ultimately finds its way to the the Sapori nel Borgo restaurant which crafts dishes celebrating these culinary treasures. Prices for a memorable stay at Relais Borgo Campello start from €90 per day per room, inclusive of breakfast. For information: www.borgocampello.com

The Lago Nabi lake compex in the Campania region is a natural oasis with an eco-sustainable tourist complex.

Illegal sand quarries turned into a natural oasis

The environmental redevelopment project that freed the Campania region’s Domizio coast from illegal sand quarries, reclaimed an important area by freeing it from waste, as well as replanting trees and carrying out monumental environmental redevelopment works. 

All kinds of water sports and a wellness centre

This is a special place where nature reigns supreme: Laghi Nabi, the first natural oasis in Campania. The lakes are once again sparkling and are now at the heart of the Campania region’s eco-sustainable tourist complex, with tents and removable lodges available for glamping on the water, an accommodation facility, a wellness centre, and the Res Restaurant. In this park birds and fishes are back, and locals and tourists live in harmony with water enjoying canoeing, kitesurfing, cycling, hiking, birdwatching and yoga.



For information: www.laghinabi.it

Palace Merano in Alto Adige is reshaping fitness with its detox Revital Method.

Improving the quality of life 

Glamorous five-star Palace Merano is a spa hotel set in a large private park in Merano which is in Italy’s Alto Adige region north of  Milan  The Revital Method is the result of 20 years of experience and improves the quality of life as well as one’s physical and psychological wellbeing. 

A six-day programme with a range of treatments

Guests can enjoy their bespoke Detox Revital and Sport Programme, which incorporates their traditional Revital Method alongside a daily exercise programme with a personal trainer. The programme promotes the improvement of both physical and mental health, leading to weight loss and improved sleep. The six-day programme includes: three lessons with a Personal Trainer, outdoor walking sessions, six phyto-mud therapy sessions and six hydro-aromatherapy sessions, six energy massages and six hydro-jet massages, dietary examination and post-treatment stage diet plan with an assessment of toxicity levels. 

Accommodation is available for single occupancy

The Detox Revital and Sport Programme for six days at Palace Merano is available from €4,850 per person, plus €302 to cover three medical examinations. Accommodation for seven nights in a single occupancy Comfort room starts from €2,520. For information:  www.palace.it