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Gianluca Miserendino

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B&B HOTELS apre ad Alba: nella città del tartufo la settima struttura piemontese del brand

🏨 B&B HOTELS inaugurated its seventh establishment in Piedmont, the B&B HOTEL Alba, expanding its brand with over 850 hotels in Europe and more than 75 in Italy. The hotel features 89 rooms, Wi-Fi at 300 Mb/s, Smart TV with Chromecast, a B&B Shop, and a buffet breakfast available from 7:00 to 10:00 AM. Additionally, it offers a Meeting Room with a 100-person capacity and a parking lot for 70 vehicles. Liliana Comitini, the company's leader for Italy, Slovenia, and Hungary, emphasizes the brand's evolution and commitment to promoting regional tourism.
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Italia regina d’Europa dei congressi: i numeri del Convention Bureau confermano il primato

🏢 Italy is Europe's queen and second in the world for congresses in 2023 and likely 2024, according to "Italian Knowledge Leaders" by Convention Bureau Italia. The country is second in Europe for converting knowledge leaders into confirmed congresses (nearly 40%). In 2023, Italy ranked first with 553 congresses, followed by Spain (505) and France (472). Projections place Italy at the top for 2024 with 540 events, contributing about 20% to national tourism flows. Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè and Convention Bureau Italia's President Carlotta Ferrari highlighted Italy's post-pandemic recovery and the role of knowledge leaders.
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Il lusso ha un nuovo brand: nasce Miramis, marchio “made in Tuscany” di Qarlbo

🏨 Qarlbo AB launches new hotel brand Miramis, with initial portfolio from Erqole. In 2023, Hotel La Roqqa and Isolotto Beach Club in Porto Ercole, and Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola in Porto Santo Stefano, along with Fattoria La Capitana in Magliano in Toscana, are set for major renovations. Urban regeneration includes a new hotel in the ex Cirio factory area in Porto Ercole. Flavio Bucciarelli, CEO of Qarlbo Hospitality, and Stefano Cuoco, CEO of Erqole, lead over 200 employees in providing unique experiences and community growth.
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TH Resorts, un nuovo organigramma per crescere ancora: la new entry è il COO Salvatore Piazza

📌 TH Resorts, under the leadership of President Graziano Debellini, outlined a new organizational chart and a growth plan at "Campo Base" event. New CEO Alberto Peroglio Longhin succeeded Giuliano Gaiba, emphasizing process efficiency, brand enhancement, and organizational innovation. Maria Debellini becomes Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer, while Salvatore Piazza takes on Chief Operation Officer, focusing on product quality and innovation. The strategy includes dynamic pricing with ElasticHotel, ESG focus, and investments in training and innovation.
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Coccole e magia tra le colline senesi: il luxury relais Lupaia entra in Autentico Hotels

🏡 Lupaia, a luxury relais with 12 rooms set in the hills of Turrita di Siena, has joined the Autentico Hotels brand as its fifth location in the region. Celebrated at the DUCO Travel Summit 2024, Lupaia garnered the Most Charming Hotel in Italy award and the Michelin Key, highlighting exceptional hospitality. Opened in 2016 by Austrians Heidi and Christopher Mueller, the hotel's rooms feature stone fireplaces, vintage washbasins, and private gardens. Mario Cardone, CEO of Autentico Hospitality, expressed pride in adding Lupaia to their 20-property collection.
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Venezia, l’Hotel Bauer ha un nuovo proprietario: se lo aggiudica Mohari Hospitality

🏡 Mohari Hospitality acquires the iconic Hotel Bauer in Venice, with plans for extensive restoration to enhance its Venetian medieval manierismo architecture from the late 19th century. The investment firm, alongside European strategic partner Omnam Investment Group, expands its luxury hotel portfolio which includes the recent acquisition of a historic property in Paris and the Four Seasons Hotel in Madrid. Key advisors for the acquisition were Kryalos SGR, DLA Piper, Deloitte, Eastdil Secured, CBRE, and Cushman & Wakefield.
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La stagione da record di Borgo San Felice: boom di arrivi e presenze per il resort toscano

🏠 Borgo San Felice Resort, a five-star hotel in Siena under the Allianz Group and Relais & Châteaux, reported a 16% increase in arrivals and stays in 2024 compared to the previous year. The USA remains the top market with 56% of guests, with rising numbers from Brazil, Mexico, Canada, and China. The resort's Ristorante Poggio Rosso, led by Executive Chef Juan Quintero, retains its Michelin Star awarded in 2020 and Michelin Green Star from 2022. Two Michelin Keys were also awarded for hotel excellence. The 2025 season starts on April 10, featuring a Botanic Spa with Codage treatments, exclusive UNESCO site visits, and unique experiences like the Palio di Siena.
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Obiettivo Toscana per The Thinking Traveller: 6 nuove ville di lusso tra Versilia, Argentario e countryside

🏡 The Thinking Traveller now offers a collection of six private villas in Tuscany, adding to 300 properties in Sicily, Puglia, Greece, and Corsica. These villas, including the 18th-century Villa Talamo and Villa La Cacciarella with interiors by Vicky Charles, were previously private and are now on the market for the first time. Managed exclusively by The Thinking Traveller, they come with personalized services from Local Specialists. Villa locations include Versilia, Argentario, and the countryside near Siena, Florence, and Val D'Orcia.
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Mama Shelter sbarca sul Lago di Como: nel 2026 l’opening della sua seconda struttura italiana

🏕 Mama Shelter Lake Como, a French hotel brand, will make its debut in Como, Italy, by mid-2026. Ennismore, in partnership with joint venture partners Zanklon Capital and Extendam, announced the project featuring 150 rooms across five categories, including 21 suites. Located two minutes from Como San Giovanni station and 35 minutes from Milan Malpensa Airport, the hotel will offer four restaurants and bars, a rooftop bar, a poolside informal restaurant, a Cafe Gelato, and a wellness area. The Como site, long unused, is being developed by studio A+B2 architettura.
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Forbes premia Blu Hotels: Manuela Miraudo nella lista dei Direttori marketing più influenti d’Italia

📈 Manuela Miraudo, Marketing & Events Manager for Blu Hotels, recognized by Forbes as one of Italy's most influential Directors of Marketing & Communication. Sicilian, born in 1979, joined Blu Hotels as Event Manager at the administrative headquarters and quickly became Marketing and Communication Manager. Her innovative campaigns have significantly contributed to Blu Hotels' growth and customer loyalty, affirming its leadership in hospitality. Miraudo has been with the company since 2010.
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