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Accor porta la sua Handwritten Collection in Piemonte: a marzo l’opening ad Alba

🏠 Accor signed a franchising agreement for the Handwritten Collection brand's debut in Piedmont, with the Hotel Giacomo Morra Alba – Handwritten Collection opening in March. The renovated hotel features 92 rooms including 4 suites, combining modern comforts with local heritage. It has an internal courtyard, a Green House, a bar with a wide wine selection, 3 modular meeting rooms for up to 80 people, and a Fitness and Gym area. The Handwritten Collection launched in 2023 and opened 20 properties in the past year in cities like Paris, Malta, Sydney, Shanghai, Phuket, and Krakow. Italy's first was the Relais San Martino in Taviano. With about 25 hotels under development and over 150 projects in negotiation, the brand aims to be one of the fastest-growing globally.
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Green hospitality: trasformare la sostenibilità in un’opportunità strategica

🌳 By 2025, sustainability becomes essential for hoteliers, driven by eco-conscious travelers demanding authentic green practices. Investing in AI-based innovative solutions can optimize energy consumption and reduce waste, with savings between 5% and 15%, and a payback period under three years. Palazzo Morosini degli Spezieri in Venice and Riviera Resort Hotel in Lignano exemplify energy efficiency with smart systems. Hotel Conca Park in Sorrento, Italy's first zero-waste hotel, uses leftovers for compost and rainwater for irrigation. AI aids in optimizing purchases and predicting guest consumption. Embracing local economies, hotels like Hotel Saturnia & International in Venice engage in community projects and prioritize local suppliers. Digital transformations, including contactless check-in and digital keys, aim to reduce guest waste which averages nearly one kilogram per night, with 50% being paper and plastics. Urban Hotels in Florence adopts a holistic approach to sustainability, considering guests, staff, suppliers, and the environment.
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Guida alle SOP degli hotel in Italia

💿 SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) are crucial for consistency and efficiency in hotel operations. They set quality and service standards, streamline operations, improve staff training, and enhance guest satisfaction. Effective SOPs include clear objectives, detailed instructions, defined roles and responsibilities, and evaluation criteria. Successful SOP integration requires thorough staff training, clear communication, regular review, and adaptation to reflect changes in the hotel environment or guest expectations.
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I tappeti Kasthall tornano a vestire l’Hotel Principe Forte dei Marmi

🏡 Hotel Principe Forte dei Marmi partners with Swedish luxury carpet brand Kasthall for a complete textile furnishing restyling, emphasizing design and sustainability by replacing carpets in rooms and common areas. The durable previous carpets, installed at the hotel's opening, highlighted Kasthall's excellence since 1889, combining natural materials and contemporary design. Discarded carpets were given to staff upon request, with proceeds donated to charity. The hotel, led by Cristina Vascellari and affiliated with The Leading Hotels of the World, reinforces its luxury segment presence.
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Torino, un Radisson Collection nella Cavallerizza Reale: accordo tra CDP Real Asset e HNH Hospitality

🏦 CDP Real Asset SGR and HNH Hospitality announced a partnership for a new five-star hotel, Radisson Collection, at the UNESCO World Heritage site, Cavallerizza Reale in Turin. Scheduled to open by 2028, the 130-room hotel is part of a €35 million investment by the FIV fund, managed by CDP Real Asset SGR. Genius Loci Architettura of Florence is responsible for the innovative and sustainable design, while Studio Marco Piva of Milan is in charge of interior design.
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21 Gr di Turismo: Che stipendi

🍲 In Italy, Istat's 2022 report shows 10.7% of employees earn a low hourly wage of €8.9; women's average hourly pay is €15.9 versus men's €16.8. The accommodation and food services sector has the lowest average wage of €10.9 per hour. Amadeus invested in AI for meeting sales management, and OpenAI introduced a tool for autonomous travel bookings, partnering with companies like Booking.com and Uber. Ryanair reduced its investment in Rome's Fiumicino Airport by €100 million due to rising costs. Chef Felix Lo Basso left Milan for Switzerland, citing high rents and low wages. Chef Marc Veyrat banned Michelin inspectors from his French Alps restaurant.
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Indicatori KPI avanzati che ogni albergatore deve monitorare – e come ottimizzarli

🏨 Hotel Traveltine in central Singapore partnered with D-EDGE to enhance digital presence and operational efficiency. By adopting D-EDGE solutions, the hotel saw a 217% increase in website traffic, a 17% growth in direct bookings, and a 23% revenue rise from the GDS segment, improving brand visibility, reducing reliance on third-party channels, and leveraging the business travel segment.
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Rinasce Starwood Hotels: a nove anni dalla fusione con Marriott, il brand gestirà 40 strutture

🏨 Starwood, after a $13 billion merger with Marriott nine years ago, is set to re-emerge led by Barry Sternlicht, head of SH Hotels & Resorts. Starwood Capital Group confirmed a rebranding to Starwood Hotels in February, managing Baccarat, 1 Hotels, Treehouse, and a fourth brand in development. The new portfolio comprises approximately 40 hotels, with notable projects in Austin, Seattle, Crete, Miami, Manchester, Dubai, Maldives, Rome, and upcoming openings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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