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Gianluca Miserendino

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Kempinski, un’italiana a capo delle strategie del marchio: Barbara Biffi nuova Chief Brand Officer

🏨 In October 2025, Kempinski Hotels appointed Italian professional Barbara Biffi as Chief Brand Officer to lead its strategic brand transformation. CEO Barbara Muckermann emphasized Biffi's international background and luxury brand strategy experience. Biffi will enhance marketing operations and digital experiences for luxury travelers. A graduate in Statistics and Economics from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Biffi previously held roles at Silversea, MSC Crociere, and Ogilvy New York. She is fluent in English, French, and Italian.
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Roma, conto alla rovescia per l’esordio del Nobu: l’8 novembre apre l’hotel di De Niro&co.

🍴 Sabato 8 novembre, Nobu Hotel Roma inaugura ufficialmente in Italia con 117 camere e suite, inclusa la Nobu Villa con vista su Via Veneto. La ristrutturazione è stata curata da Rockwell Group. Il ristorante, operativo dal 18 ottobre, serve cucina giapponese con influenze sudamericane, incluso il Black Cod Miso e sushi. Aperto dalle 18:30, con opzioni di sala principale e Sushi Counter per un'esperienza esclusiva. Spa e fitness center completano l'offerta.
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Bolzano, nel 2026 l’opening dell’Hotel Bella Posta: tradizione altoatesina e modernità

🏨 Hotel Bella Posta, set to open in spring 2026, is a new hospitality venture by the Holzner family, designed by Raro architecture studio. Located on the Renon plateau in Soprabolzano, it features over 20 rooms and a spa. Monica Holzner, the project creator, envisions a contemporary refuge blending tradition with modernity. With "Dolce Vita All Day" service, the hotel offers a relaxed dining experience, complemented by the Trust Bar and a scenic garden.
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Aumento della tassa di soggiorno, il no al Governo di Federalberghi, Aica &co: “Sconcertante, uno svarione”

🏨 Confindustria Alberghi, Assohotel, Faita, and Federalberghi have collectively opposed the Italian Government's decision to extend the 2026 tourist tax increase. Planned increases include a 20% to 40% hike and a 140% rise in areas hosting the Winter Olympics and Paralympics, raising rates from 5 to 12 euros. The associations urge the government not to increase fiscal pressure but to allocate funds to improve tourism businesses and reduce administrative burdens.
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Il ritorno di un’icona: più vicino il re-opening del Grand Hotel San Pellegrino

🏨 Nel 2024, EKN Development ha acquisito il Grand Hotel San Pellegrino, situato nelle Prealpi Orobie, per ristrutturarlo con Lombardini22. Costruitonel 1904 e chiuso nel 1978, l'hotel riaprirà nel 2029 con 120 camere, una spa e piscine esterne. Ebrahim Nakhjavani, CEO di EKN, promette eccellenza nel progetto. L'hotel, famoso per ospitare celebrità come gli zar di Russia, è un monumento Liberty progettato nel 1902 da Romolo Squadrelli e Luigi Mazzocchi.
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Affiliazioni, The Sense Experience Resort fa asse con i newyorkesi di Fora Travel

🏖 The Sense Experience Resort in Tuscany, Italy, joins the luxury network Fora Travel in October 2025, offering exclusive privileges and tailored services to guests. The resort, part of the Icon Collection, blends contemporary design with nature and authentic hospitality. CEO Federico Ficcanterri highlights the partnership's enhancement of guest experiences. Fora Travel, a New York-based agency, curates exclusive travel experiences globally, emphasizing elegance and cultural immersion.
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Leo Messi fa squadra con Meliá: gli hotel del campione argentino entrano nella Collection del brand

🏖️ Lionel Messi's MiM Hotels partners with Meliá starting November 1, 2025. The portfolio includes six properties in Spain (Sitges, Sotogrande, Mallorca, Ibiza, Baqueira Beret) and Andorra. These luxury boutique hotels will join The Meliá Collection and be leased to MHI. Michelin-starred chef Nandu Jubany highlights the culinary offerings. MiM hotels offer personalized service, wellness amenities, and activities like golf and skiing. Properties cater to both adults-only and family-friendly guests, featuring meeting spaces for events.
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Nuove nomine per Rocco Forte: Roccato GM del The Carlton, Anna Gricini al De la Ville, Matteo Gentile al Savoy

🏨 1st November 2025: Anna Gricini becomes General Manager (G.M.) at Hotel de La Ville, Rome. 3rd November 2025: Matteo Gentile takes over as G.M. at Hotel Savoy, Florence. 6th November 2025: Francesco Roccato, with 7+ years at Rocco Forte Hotels, leads The Carlton Milano. Also, Maximilian Von Reden and Ulrich Schwer become G.M.s in Brussels and Munich, respectively. Rocco Forte Hotels announces these appointments for its iconic European locations.
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Guida Michelin, 13 hotel italiani nel gotha delle “tre chiavi” 2025: ecco quali sono

📍 Italia 2025: 188 hotels recognized in the Michelin Guide, including 13 top-tier. Italy ranks second after France (203) and before Germany (130) in the global count of 2,457 hotels awarded one (1,742), two (572), or three (143) Michelin keys. New honors include 49 Italian entries, with 5 achieving the prestigious three-key status, such as Passalacqua in Moltrasio. Michelin Guide aims to set a global standard for exceptional hotel experiences.
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Lago di Como, nasce il brand alberghiero di Villa d’Este: arriva “La Collezione”

🏨 Villa d'Este La Collezione, encompassing Villa d'Este (Cernobbio), Villa La Massa (Florence), Palazzo Venezia (Como, opening December 2025), and Miralago Luxury Apartments (Cernobbio, opening June 2026), focuses on Italian excellence. Palazzo Venezia, Como’s first 5-star hotel, debuts December 6, 2025. Miralago Apartments will offer eight luxury apartments across four floors. Villa Belinzaghi and Hotel Regina Olga, acquired in 2022 and April 2025 respectively, will undergo restorations to enhance Cernobbio's hospitality.
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