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Gianluca Miserendino

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A Bolzano l’opening del Falkensteiner Hotel WaltherPark: anima urban e altoatesina

🏨 Falkensteiner Hotel Bozen WaltherPark opened in Bolzano, Italy, as part of the WaltherPark complex, which will be fully operational by the end of 2025. The hotel has 114 rooms, an Acquapura SPA, and a rooftop restaurant. The project was designed by David Chipperfield Architects with interiors by Muza Lab London and Aggi Bruch. The sixth floor features the first Mochi Sushi.Grill.Rooftop Bar in South Tyrol, inspired by Japanese izakaya culture.
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IHG porta il suo brand voco in centro storico a Roma: acquisito l’Hotel Albani

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its voco brand to Rome, selecting the Hotel Albani near Villa Borghese. The 4-star hotel, featuring 155 rooms, was designed by Venturino Ventura in the late 1970s. IHG, with over 6,600 hotels across 115 countries, chose voco to align with the hotel's style. Savills’ Hospitality & Leisure team advised the Violante family in this franchising venture, attracting interest from major hotel chains for Rome's mid-scale market.
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Sardegna, l’Hotel Capo d’Orso entra in Virtuoso: lusso e natura con vista sulla Maddalena

🏨 L'Hotel Capo d'Orso Thalasso & SPA joins Virtuoso after investments in room renovations and wellness area restyling. Located in Cala Capra Park, it’s part of The Leading Hotels of the World, with only 400 selected properties. Strategically positioned for U.S., Americas, Australia, and Emirates markets, the hotel offers exclusive experiences and sustainable luxury. Featuring private marina access, it’s now in the 2025 Gambero Rosso Restaurant Guide with Ristorante Paguro.
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Sport e ospitalità: Orient Express e gruppo Melpignano fanno squadra nel nome del golf

🏌️ Orient Express and Melpignano team up for the Italian Open 2025, launching golf itineraries in October 2025 across Italy. The "Italian Swing" begins at La Dolce Vita Lounge, Rome Ostiense station, traveling through central and southern Italy. Highlights include San Domenico Golf in Puglia, hosting the Sergio Melpignano Senior Italian Open, October 23-25, 2025. This initiative, in collaboration with the Italian Golf Federation, enhances Italy’s status as a premier golf and lifestyle destination.
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Capri regina del turismo luxury: la classifica delle destinazioni più desiderate

🗺 Capri, Forte dei Marmi, and Taormina are the top three luxury tourist destinations for international travelers, as reported by Global Blue and Lybra Tech for July-September 2025. In summer 2024, 74% of Capri's tourists were international, with Americans leading at 31%. They generated 54% of tax-free shopping, averaging €1,727 per purchase. Forte dei Marmi saw a 66% international visitor rate and 16% tax-free volumes, with Chinese tourists spending €4,557 per purchase. Taormina had a 69% international rate and 9% tax-free spending, with Americans contributing 52%.
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Il Four Seasons Milano ridisegna le sue camere e suite: “Un omaggio alla città”

💫 Four Seasons Hotel Milano, designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon, has revamped its 118 rooms and suites, blending Milan's rich design heritage with modern elegance. The transformation emphasizes authentic materials, including textured velvet and brass finishes. Distinctive suites like the Fresco Suite, featuring a ceiling fresco by Giocondo Albertolli, and the Renaissance Suite with original stucco ceilings, enhance guest experiences. Common areas, redesigned in 2021 by Patricia Urquiola, feature iconic Italian design elements.
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Firenze, apre il W Florence di Marriott: design audace e chic con vista su Brunelleschi

🏨 W Florence by Marriott is set to open in spring 2025 in Florence, Italy, revitalizing the historic Grand Hotel Majestic building. It features 119 rooms, including 16 suites and a Penthouse with a 140 sqm private terrace. Designed by Genius Loci Architettura and AvroKO, the hotel meets LEED Gold and WELL Silver standards. Dining options include Tratto and Zefiro Rooftop, opening late summer 2025. The hotel also offers a 24/7 gym and flexible meeting spaces.
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A Cervinia l’incontro tra due brand storici: il Cristallo Ski Resort di Valtur entra in Preferred

🏖 In Cervinia, the renowned Valtur Cervinia Cristallo Ski Resort has joined the Preferred Hotels & Resorts' Lifestyle Collection. This resort, with 211 rooms, exemplifies high-end alpine hospitality. Facilities include a semi-Olympic swimming pool, outdoor ice rink, and some of Europe's highest padel courts. Guests enjoy the Lifestyle Premium Service, diverse dining options like Gou Restaurant, and holistic wellness services at SPA Miele. Giuseppe Pagliara, Valtur's CEO, emphasizes the resort's repositioning success and upper upscale status.
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Forte dei Marmi, il debutto di Villa Radici: l’Augustus omaggia i giganti del design italiano

🏨 July 2025, Forte dei Marmi: Villa Radici reopens at Augustus Hotel & Resort after months of acquisition. Originally owned by Barbara Radici, the villa combines historical charm and modern comfort post-restyling. Key architectural features include a Barovier e Toso chandelier and Quadrifoglio lamp. Discreet Architecture and De.Tales directed the renovation, creating seven suites over two levels. Each space offers unique, tailored designs, continuing a tradition of luxurious villa living since the 1960s.
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