Aperture

🏠 Líbere Hospitality Group expands its presence in Italy by opening a second location in Rome's San Lorenzo district, alongside its existing Milan location. The new facility offers 18 apartments, catering to business travelers and urban stay visitors. Niccolò Pravettoni highlights Rome's strategic significance. Antón de la Rica emphasizes Rome as a key market for European ambitions. Líbere operates over 1,000 units globally.

🍹 Sofia Mammana's Alcoleria Popolare opened a few months ago in lively Palermo, Italy, offering a unique mix of dining and cultural experiences. Open daily from 18:00, the bar emphasizes fresh, seasonally sourced ingredients and innovative cocktails. Signature creations include "Euterpe va in Messico," a mezcal and gin cocktail, and "Red Moon," a cheesecake-inspired drink. The venue also hosts cultural events like comedy and theater. Sofia’s journey from medicine to mixology highlights her creative, narrative-driven approach.

🏖 Il 27 gennaio a Salsomaggiore, si è concluso il restauro del complesso termale Thermae Berzieri, supportato da Cassa Depositi e Prestiti e QC Terme. Presenti i ministri Tommaso Foti e Daniela Santanchè. Si prevede che le presenze annuali raggiungano 391mila entro il 2030, rispetto alle 200mila del 2024. L'obiettivo è rilanciare il termalismo parmense, creando nuovi valori economici e attrarre un pubblico giovanile.

🏠 In 2026, Paolo and Antonella De Santis launched "Casabianca" on Lake Como, showcasing their contemporary art collection of about 50 pieces by artists like Vedova and Kiefer. The three-story villa features 15 rooms filled with art, without museum-like constraints. Casabianca promotes a relaxed art experience and plans to host temporary exhibitions. In summer 2026, three suites will open on the top floor. Guests can enjoy coffee by Cova, blending tradition with the art environment.

🏖 Castello Sgr, with a €50 million loan from Alpha Bank, is developing Hotel Bellevue in Cortina d’Ampezzo for Accor’s Emblems Collection, associated with the Five Lakes fund. Located on Corso Italia, the luxury hotel will feature 80 rooms, including 27 mountain-view suites, a 500-square-meter spa, and indoor/outdoor pools. Promoted by Prodea Investments and Invel Real Estate, the project aims to enhance Cortina’s appeal as a prime destination.

🏨 Hilton expands in Saudi Arabia, opening two new hotels in Mecca: DoubleTree by Hilton Makkah Aziziyah with 381 rooms, located 5 minutes from Al Haram, and Wirgan Al Noor, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, featuring 1,386 rooms, 15 minutes away. This boosts Hilton's city portfolio to over 4,100 rooms, supporting pilgrim influxes during Hajj and Umrah. Hilton's broader expansion includes over 100 hotels in operation or development across Saudi Arabia.

🚢 Celebrity River Cruises is set to expand its fleet, planning an additional ten ships, following the debut of its first unit. Debuting in 2027, the Celebrity Compass and Celebrity Seeker will mark the company's entrance into European river cruises. By 2028, three more ships—Celebrity Wanderer, Celebrity Roamer, and Celebrity Boundless—will join, adding 24 new ports. The 2028 cruise lineup includes five ships and over 160 itineraries, representing an 80% increase in European destinations, according to President Laura Hodges Bethge.

📈 AG Group expects significant changes by 2026, following a successful 2025. AG Hotels reported €30 million in revenue with 85% average occupancy. New luxury hotels include Borgo Tre Vaselle in Umbria and Thompson Rome by Hyatt. AG Consulting aims for €2.8 million in revenue by 2026, up from €2.5 million in 2025. AG Boutique Journey forecasts a 50% revenue increase to €22.4 million in 2026. International demand is strong, led by Canada at 38%.

🏨 2026 will be a year of growth for Minor Hotels, with plans to expand its portfolio through branded residences. By 2026, Minor will sign 65 hotel agreements, adding four new luxury brands, including Minor Reserve Collection. Over 60% of 25 new projects in Q1 2026 will be in the Middle East and Asia. Franchising will play a significant role in growth, with 87% of projects being asset-light. A hotel REIT is set to launch mid-2026.