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Gianluca Miserendino

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Firenze, un parco urbano al quinto piano: The Social Hub inaugura il suo maxi-rooftop

🏠 The Social Hub Firenze Belfiore opened its rooftop terrace, featuring a 7,000 sqm urban garden accessible from June 1. This marks the final phase of an urban regeneration project. Designed by architect Antonio Perazzi, it includes 3,500 perennial plants and a 50-meter pool. Since opening, it has hosted 140 events. Starting June 19, the terrace will offer free community workouts, including a Workout Party, Soul Fit session, and an All In One collective fitness event.
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Federalberghi, causa collettiva a Booking.com: “20 anni di commissioni gonfiate, risarcite gli hotel”

💸 Federalberghi and HOTREC are launching a collective legal action against Booking.com, involving hoteliers from 25 European countries. Following the EU Court's ruling on September 19, 2023, against parity rate clauses, Italian hotels may reclaim commissions paid from 2004 to 2024. This initiative, led by Bernabò Bocca and Alessandro Nucara, aims to address financial damages caused by anti-competitive practices. Registration deadline for Italian hotels is July 31, 2025, at www.mybookingclaim.com.
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Operazione in Alto Adige per Blu Hotels: compra lo Sport Hotel Cristal e progetta un maxi-resort

🏖 Blu Hotels acquired Sport Hotel Cristal in Maso Corto, Val Senales, for €6 million. By 2026, it will undergo a €5 million renovation to form the Blu Senales Family & Sport Resort with Hotel Zirm. The resort will include 145 rooms, two restaurants, a wellness center, and an Olympic pool. Nicola Risatti, CEO, aims to position it among Alto Adige's largest and most modern hotels, enhancing Val Senales as an international tourist destination.
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Mandarin Oriental scopre l’Umbria: otto camere extra-lusso nel Castello di Procopio

🏰 Mandarin Oriental debuts in Umbria, Italy, with the Castello di Procopio in Migiana di Monte Tezio, Perugia. Originally built by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, the estate spans 4 hectares and features olive groves and vineyards. The castle offers 8 unique bedrooms accommodating 16 guests, an infinity pool, spa suite, and private cinema. Restoration was guided by historical documents, ensuring architectural authenticity. Nightly rates range from €5,000 to €22,000.
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L’NH Firenze riapre le porte dopo il restyling: nuove camere e un rooftop da sogno

🏨 NH Firenze has reopened after a significant restyling. Located near Porta al Prato and Parco delle Cascine, it features 152 redesigned rooms with warm tones and modern comforts. The Narciso Rooftop Pool & Bar offers pool access daily from 10:00 to 18:30 and a bar open until 24:00. The restaurant, led by Chef Michael Antognozzi, blends Italian and international cuisine. For events, the hotel boasts a congress center with nine versatile meeting rooms, accommodating up to 130 people.
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Salento, un’estate da “non plus ultra”: il Posia Retreat & SPA diventa 5 stelle lusso

🏨 Posia Retreat & SPA | UNA Esperienze, San Foca, recently upgraded to a five-star luxury status, introduces two new panoramic suites, expanding to 23 rooms. The Grand Suite Posia spans 58 sqm, and the Suite Mora covers 52 sqm. The facility offers 350 sqm of My SPA wellness, including a new "Wellness Gourmet" program. Culinary offerings feature four new tasting menus at Aura Restaurant. Nearby, Acaya Golf Club and Mora Mora Beach Club enhance the luxury experience.
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A Bolzano l’opening dell’Eisenhut Boutique Hotel: arte e green in centro storico

🏨 Eisenhut Boutique Hotel opens in Bolzano, housed in a 13th-century building blending modern elegance and sustainability with art and comfort. Spearheaded by Moritz Sanoner and Lisa Prast, the project revives a historic guesthouse with four vertical gardens. The hotel, featuring 33 rooms, offers a lounge, honesty bar, and fitness area. Architect Igor Comploi and Melanie Marmsoler led the design, integrating local aesthetics and eco-friendly materials for enhanced guest experience.
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Un popolo di santi, poeti e… congressisti: l’Italia si conferma regina del Mice

📅 Italia, nel 2024, emerge come la principale forza in Europa e seconda a livello mondiale nel settore della meeting industry, secondo la classifica ICCA. Ha ospitato 635 congressi internazionali, con un incremento di 82 eventi rispetto al 2023. Roma e Milano sono tra le top città, con Milano al 14° posto globale. Italia è terza per convegni nei settori tecnologico e medico-scientifico. Il segmento MICE stimola il turismo annuale, attirando viaggiatori d'affari internazionali.
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A Palermo una new entry per NH Collection: entra in portfolio Palazzo Sitano

🏨 NH Collection inaugura il Palazzo Sitano a Palermo, Italia, nel 2025. Situato lungo Corso Vittorio Emanuele, l'hotel offre 86 camere tra Superior, Premium, Junior Suite, e Suite. Originariamente costruito tra il 1712 e il 1860, l'hotel mantiene elementi barocchi. Dispone di sauna, bagno turco, centro fitness, e ospita fino a 56 persone in spazi meeting. Hugo Rovira di Minor Hotels ha sottolineato l'importanza strategica di questa apertura.
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Il sistema ricettivo italiano secondo Federalberghi: “Moderno, reattivo e in crescita”

📈 Federalberghi and Tecnè analyzed Italy's hotel sector at the 75th National Assembly in Merano. By 2023, Italy boasts 32,194 hotels, offering over 1 million rooms and 2.3 million beds. The share of 4- and 5-star hotels rose to 22% from 8.5% in 2000. In 2024, hotel stays hit 283.6 million with 89.1 million arrivals. Foreign tourists' spending reached €54.2 billion in 2024, up 4.9% from 2023, with a 6.2% increase in early 2025. Social media influences over 56% of Italian travelers' choices.
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