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Gianluca Miserendino

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Venezia, è già countdown per l’opening di Orient Express a Palazzo Donà Giovannelli

🏨 Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli opens in April 2026, located in Cannaregio, Venice, featuring 47 rooms and suites, including six signature suites and private apartments. Originally built in 1436 by Filippo Calendario, the hotel blends historical elegance with modern design. Architect Aline Asmar d’Amman leads the restoration. CEO Gilda Perez-Alvarado highlights the hotel’s evolving legacy. Guests arrive via private boat or Santa Fosca’s secret garden, enjoying fine dining and cultural heritage.
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Rebranding in Laguna: il The Venice Times diventerà un Vignette Collection

🏨 The Venice Times Hotel will undergo rebranding as part of IHG's Vignette Collection by the end of 2025. Located in the historic center of Venice, near Stazione Santa Lucia, it offers 30 rooms, a cocktail bar, a garden, and a restaurant. This marks the third Vignette hotel in Italy after its 2021 launch. IHG aims to enhance its luxury portfolio with this strategic location, expecting strong, year-round demand.
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Il “Sense of Place” secondo Nicola Migheli, managing director Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco

📖 Nicola Migheli, managing director at Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco in Montalcino, emphasizes gratitude and hospitality. With a background in the Forte Village and international experience in London and Dubai, Migheli manages a Michelin three-star venue. Castiglion del Bosco focuses on unique, authentic experiences, such as truffle hunting and local artisan showcases. The resort thrives on U.S. and growing Italian markets. Migheli prioritizes team development and sees hospitality as an art requiring continuous education.
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Settima struttura in Liguria per B&B HOTELS: apertura in franchising a Celle Ligure

🏨 In Liguria, B&B HOTELS unveils its third franchise, the B&B HOTEL Riviera Celle Ligure. Just minutes from the train station and beaches, it offers 48 rooms and a buffet breakfast, including gluten-free options. The hotel is pet-friendly, welcoming dogs and cats for a small fee. With over 80 locations in Italy, B&B HOTELS now has seven in Liguria. President Liliana Comitini emphasizes the strategic importance of the region for tourism and local vitality.
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Due new entry italiane per Relais & Châteaux: c’è anche la celebre Villa Serbelloni

🏨 Two Italian gems join the prestigious Relais & Châteaux. Borgo Pignano Florence will open in 2026 on Montughi Hill, Florence, featuring 32 rooms, five hectares of gardens, and two restaurants. Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, situated in Bellagio, has 116 rooms and a 1,500 m² spa. Both properties emphasize culinary excellence and cultural preservation, as highlighted by the involvement of Laurent Gardinier, Piero Magrino, and Jon Bucher in these ventures.
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Tante novità e un nuovo GM per lo Sheraton Lake Como: arriva Andrea Piantanida

🏨 Andrea Piantanida becomes the new general manager at Sheraton Lake Como for the 2025 season. The hotel, part of the De Santis family, undergoes a lobby and Junior Suite restyling and offers 135 rooms. The 750 sqm Spa is now open to external guests, featuring three treatment cabins and a fitness area. Chef Andrea Casali leads the Kitchen restaurant, focusing on seafood, while Chef Andrea Cimino delivers gourmet pizzas at Kincho.
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Hilton apre in centro a Torino: asse con Gdf Hotels per l’Hilton Turin Centre

🏨 Hilton, partnering with Gdf Hotels, launched the Hilton Turin Centre in the heart of Turin, Italy, replacing the former Hotel Golden Palace. The hotel features 175 rooms, including 36 suites, and offers a restaurant, spa, and multiple meeting spaces. Chef Luca Gubelli leads the culinary team. The establishment is strategically vital for Gdf Hotel, highlighting growth in Italy, as noted by David Kelly of Hilton. The hotel combines modern comfort with local cultural immersion.
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Minor Hotels lancia 4 nuovi brand tra lusso, premium e select: esordio nei marchi “soft”

🏨 Minor Hotels announced four new hotel brands: The Wolseley Hotels, Minor Reserve Collection, Colbert Collection, and iStay. These brands target luxury, premium, and select market segments. By 2027, Minor Hotels aims to reach 850 properties globally. Ian Di Tullio, Chief Commercial Officer, emphasized the expansion's role in meeting evolving traveler and investor demands. The company plans to announce new developments for each brand in the coming months, enhancing Minor Hotels' diverse portfolio.
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