The Portopiccolo complex in Sistiana, near Trieste will be branded Tivoli, the Minor Hotels’ brand Italian debut. 

The property is due to open at the end of June

The resort comprises the 58-room five-star Falisia Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, 203 luxury flats and 110 berths, and is scheduled to reopen by the end of June under the name Tivoli Portopiccolo Sistiana Resort. The agreement between the Minor group, which also includes the Nh brands, and the property was signed on 31 May. The complex is held by Hig Realty Partners: the real estate investment division of the international fund Hig Capital in collaboration with the asset management company InvestiRe. 

It has been a record 2022 for Terme di Sirmione, with operating margins at 21.7%.

The company’s best financial year

On the wave of the general recovery of tourism in the Garda area, the company controlled by Franco Gnutti Holding (Fgh) closed its best financial year ever with revenues at €40.4 million +49% compared to 2021 (+1.5% vs 2019).

“We benefitted from incentives such as the spa bonus”

"In 2022 the hospitality and wellness businesses grew in line with the Garda market," reads a note, "absorbing the lack of Russian tourism and benefiting from incentives such as the spa bonus. While the company's results were therefore satisfactory, 2022 saw a European scenario weakened by macro-economic events, with consequent heavy social and economic repercussions, starting with the increase in the prices of raw materials, gas and energy".

A new Garda flagship store

In 2022 there were investments for more than 4 million, aimed at the complete restyling of the historic Fonte Boiola Hotel, one of the company's four hotels.  Last year also saw the opening in the heart of the Garda peninsula of the new flagship store designed by architect Massimo Iosa Ghini: a commercial space, in which water and mud are central elements, dedicated entirely to the Terme di Sirmione Cosmetics line."

Tourism is paramount for sustainable development

"The tourism industry is one of the key activities to be able to build a widespread and sustainable development of the country,-  comments Terme di Sirmione’s president and managing director, Giacomo Gnutti, - a paradox for a sector that should make the professionalism of its employees a strategic lever."

Greenblu Hotels & Resorts has just opened its first property in a mountain destination. The former 4-star hotel Annamaria is located in the Madonna di Campiglio Marilleva ski area in Trentino-Alto Adige. With this new addiction the Apulian-based hospitality company reaches a portfolio of twelve 4 and 5-star properties, for a total of 1,300 rooms and 3,500 beds, located in the same Apulia region, as well as in Sicily and now in Trentino.

Contemporary and minimalist style and cozy Alpine comfort

Greenblu has signed a lease contract with the property ownership: Pendragon Mountain is controlled by Pendragon Real Estate Fund, an investment fund focalized on hospitality assets located in Trentino, Sardinia and France. Completely renovated in a contemporary and minimalist style, combining modernity with cozy Alpine comfort, the former hotel Annamaria has over a 100 rooms, a spa and wellness centre, an indoor swimming pool, a bar, restaurant, terrace, and parking facilities. World Capital Group (WCG) acted as advisor in the rebranding operation.

A prestigious ski resort in the Dolomites

With the opening scheduled for December 2023, Vincenzo Gentile, Greenblu Hotels & Resort’s CEO said “Taking over this first property in the mountains is an important diversification for Greenblu Hotels & Resort. We are pleased to move for the first time outside of Southern Italy to this prestigious ski resort in the Dolomites, a UNESCO heritage site.”

Terme Merano has made sustainability its keyword and its green soul for 2023.

Six hectares of parkland in the heart of Merano

Terme Merano has always had a green soul. The six-hectare park is a green lung in the heart of the city,  and it has a new bio bathing pond surrounded by 6,000 plants, which means the water never needs to be changed, thereby avoiding waste.  Wellness and relaxation in close contact with nature are for guests to enjoy, from the bathing room and the fitness centre, to the Finnish sauna and the Park Lounge terrace. The roof whirpool located on the sun deck’s panoramic terrace is no exception with its magnificent views over the park. 

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Thermal baths, gardens and a  €10 gastronomic voucher

Terme Merano is the ideal location for a sustainability-focused holiday. The nearby train station makes it possible to arrive by rail and then move around on foot or using public transport. The centre is cosy and well-kept with many green areas, and it has numerous nature walks. The nearby Trauttmansdorff Gardens are another splendid green oasis with no less than 80 different botanical environments. The convenient Terme & Giardini combined ticket is valid throughout the summer and includes a three-hour admission to Terme Merano, admission to the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle and a €10 gastronomic voucher for the Bistro Terme Merano or the Schlossgarten Restaurant at Trauttmansdorff.

The new Italica Hotels & Resorts brand manages five hotels and intends expanding with more properties.

Resorts and hotels throughout Italy

The Italica Group which is part of the Italica DMC, in the past worked in partnership with the Spanish company Smy Hotels. The operator currently has five directly managed properties: the Bellamonte Hotel in Trentino, the Borgo Magliano Resort in Tuscany, the Garden Area in Rome, the Sighientu Resort in Sardinia, and the Tonnara di Bonagìa Resort in Sicily.

Italica Sighientu Resort

“We work with leading Italian tour operators and agency networks”

"We are back on the market with a new brand that replaces the original Italica Turismo after merging with Smy Hotels and reinventing ourselves with a new look,- says CCO Mauro Mazzola. -Attention to sustainability, enhancement of the area and local traditions are the foundations on which we have revised the brand, the logo and our place in the market. We are currently working with leading Italian tour operators and agency networks.”

Italica Tonnara di Bonagia

Looking for medium-sized hotels that need management

The Italica Hotels & Resorts Group had a turnover of €11 million in 2022 and is planning to expand.

“We are interested not just in medium-sized hotels in Italian holiday resorts, both in the mountains and by the sea, such as Calabria, Puglia, Sardinia and Sicily, but also in small and medium-sized hotel chains looking for management. One of our goals is to satisfy the increasing number of requests from abroad, mainly from European tour operators looking for an all-inclusive product.”

 

From April to December 2022, over 97,000 rooms were sold, resulting in an average occupancy rate of 65% for Belstay Hotels. 

“Revenues have increased by 7%”

“The vision, strategy and product we envisioned have been met with success, and we are pleased with the outcome,” says Roberto Di Tullio, Belstay’s CEO.  “In comparison to the previous management, revenues have increased by 7%and our average rate has grown by 15%. And this is only the beginning.”

Events contributed to Belstay’s success

The focus on hosting corporate events has significantly contributed to these figures for Belstay Hotels. Following the opening of the hotels in Milan Assago and Venice Mestre the company processed approximately 1,500 requests for cost estimates for events or conferences. Some 300 of these were successfully fulfilled, primarily in Rome and Milan

The “Clever Wherever” slogan

“Our success in the first year can be attributed to two key factors: flexibility and credibility,” adds cluster director of sales Daniele Montemurro. “Our Clever Wherever slogan has resonated exceptionally well in the corporate events sector. Our versatile and adaptable events spaces are chosen for team-building activities, presentations, and training courses covering a wide range of topics, from human resources to NLP.”

Successful Milan, Rome and Venice properties 

Belstay Linate has become a prominent destination in the airport vicinity, with occupancy rates surpassing 80% and an added focus on the restaurant, where seasonal menus are curated by renowned chef Andrea Ribaldone. Belstay Roma Aurelia, known for its revenue performance, hosts events on average three to four times a week, Belstay Milano Assago has successfully attracted a series of events, while Belstay Venezia Mestre benefits from an excellent reputation, largely due to its high levels of service.

Villa Relais San Martino in Martina Franca, in the enchanting Valle d'Itria in the province of Taranto gets  Ninò, a new gourmet restaurant.

Rooms and suites with all modern amenities

Renowned for its breath-taking landscapes and historic villages, Villa San Martino is nestled in lush greenery in the heart of Puglia, in the Valley of the Trulli, and has been featured in prestigious guides such as the Touring Club and Relais & Chateaux. The Relais San Martino has 21 rooms, including the San Martino Suite, two Executive Suites, two Corner Suites, two Junior Suites with balconies, one Maison Rose Junior Suite, ten Maison Rose Deluxe rooms and three Deluxe rooms. Each room has modern amenities, including Jacuzzi tubs and state-of-the-art Samsung smart televisions.

Exclusive and personalised spa wellness treatments

The large outdoor swimming pool on the sun terrace is complemented by the luxurious Spa that offers exclusive and personalised wellness treatments. The Spa has a Finnish sauna, bio sauna, Turkish bath, emotional showers, sensory tank, and a hydro-massage pool.

The new gourmet fine-dining Ninò restaurant  and guest activities

The recent renovation of Villa San Martino has also enhanced its culinary offerings, resulting in the creation of Ninò, an exquisite fine dining restaurant helmed by Executive Chef Giuseppe Germanà. Alongside the gourmet Ninò, which is a gastronomic highlight at Villa San Martino, there is also the Trullo di Ninò, a restaurant showcasing the deep-rooted culinary traditions of the Puglia region. For sports and excursion enthusiasts there is a wide range of activities e, including horse or carriage rides, mountain biking with expert MTB guides in the surrounding countryside and hills, and guided tours of farmsteads, olive mills, local shops, and wineries.