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📒 BWH Hotels Italia & Malta and the Hospitality Innovation Academy (HIA) announce a partnership for hospitality training. The academy, founded by Giancarlo Carniani, offers a 2-year program in Italy at the WorldHotels Crafted Mulino in Florence followed by a third year in Montreux, Switzerland. Starting in October and ending in March, students undergo curricular internships from April to September with HIA's partner companies. Graduates can pursue the Term 4 at HIM Hotel Institute Montreux to earn a Swiss Higher Diploma. This partnership also provides targeted training modules for new hires, BWH hotel staff, and specific groups, such as Next Generation, General Managers, and Executive Staff. Sara Digiesi, CEO of BWH Hotels Italia & Malta, emphasizes the strategic importance of continuous, innovative training for both new and existing personnel.

👥 Sara Abdel Masih announced the 4th edition of Sensory Academy Management, a luxury hospitality training course scheduled for October in Milan and Dubai. Limited to 20-25 participants, it's designed for various sectors aiming to enhance professional profiles and sensory perception skills. The Milan session starts on October 12-13 at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, followed by Dubai from November 10-14. A collaboration with Sole 24 Ore Formazione hosts a bootcamp on December 13-14 in Milan, focusing on neuro-linguistic programming. Experts like Stefano Barni and Enrico Galletti will contribute as trainers.

🏨 The Milanese investor group partnered with B.Zar Hotel&Co acquired Hotel Metropole Taormina, which has 25 rooms and suites within a 13th-century building. The 5-star rooms and diverse suite types overlook Naxos Bay, some with terraces and Jacuzzis. The hotel features Bellevue Bistrot, a bar partnership Rooftop Bellevue by Damiani, and 6 new signature cocktails served in Venini cups. Facilities include a sea-view pool, Pool Bar, and SPA in the hotel's oldest part.

🏡 Augustus Hotel & Resort introduces Villa Ala project, opening two new luxury residences, Villa Ala Anita and Villa Ala Bianca, in the Tuscan Riviera. Managed by Discreet Architecture and interiorly designed by De.Tales, the villas reflect a modernized Liberty-Déco style and offer privacy, five-star services, two floors, a kitchenette, three refined bedrooms, a patio, and a private garden with a luxurious bathtub. The design features terrazzo floors with delicate nuances and custom furniture pieces.