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✈ Lufthansa reopened its renovated Senator and Business Lounge at London Heathrow Airport, Terminal 2, which is their largest outside Germany at 1600 sqm. Operating daily from 04:15 to 22:00, the lounge can accommodate up to 350 passengers. It features an improved design with upgraded flooring, lighting, and seating, a panoramic view of the runway, and enhanced workspaces with privacy panels. Sven Thaler highlighted over 360 weekly Lufthansa Group flights at Heathrow as part of their commitment to premium customer experience. The lounge offers services such as a buffet, free newspapers, Wi-Fi, a printer, copier, TV, and lockers.

🏠 Six Senses initiated a major restoration of five historic buildings from 1909 in Tel Aviv's luxury White City district, known for the world's highest concentration of Bauhaus buildings. These will be combined with a new 42-story tower to create Six Senses Tel Aviv, featuring 140 rooms and suites plus 55 luxury residences. Set to open late this year, the project is overseen by Preservation Architects Amnon Bar-Or Architects and Yaron Gal, designed by Rani Ziss, and interiors by Orly Shrem. This is the brand's second Israel location after Six Senses Shaharut opened in 2021.

🏖 inViaggi expands inClub family for summer 2025 with three new openings: inClub Capo Peloro in Sicily, inClub Messapia Hotel & Resort in Puglia, and inClub Falkensteiner Funimation Garden in Calabria. Alberto Giorgio, General Manager of inViaggi, highlights exquisite facilities, personalized services, and travel experience freedom. Each club offers unique experiences: Sicilian culture and adventures, Salento's heart relaxation, and dynamic holidays at Sant'Eufemia Bay with a 5,000 sqm pool.

🌃 Tunisia and Puglia are the latest additions to Futura Vacanze's destinations, featuring the Futura Club Caribbean World Mahdia and Futura Club Albatros in Marina di Lesina. These follow the newly announced Futura Club Porto Kaleo in Calabria, bringing the total to 21 Futura Clubs. The new Tunisian property responds to increased demand, while the Puglian resort diversifies offerings in the Gargano region, aiming to boost package deals with train travel, as explained by Commercial Director Belinda Coccia.

🏡 British luxury liner Queen Anne, operated by Cunard, docks in New York marking its North American market debut during its inaugural world voyage. The ship accommodates up to 3,000 passengers and houses over 4,300 artworks. Cunard President Katie McAlister remarks the event as a historic milestone, heralding a new era of luxury cruising and celebrating nearly two centuries of maritime excellence.

🏡 In Italy, the 21 House of Stories Navigli, developed by Alessandro and Mauro Benetton, is a hybrid hospitality project near Darsena, Milan. It has expanded its presence in the city with its restaurant Domenica, which offers a creative twist on classic Italian dishes and signature drinks. The hotel also features I Mirador, a two-level venue with panoramic views of Milan, a mixology-focused bar, and sophisticated dining options, including seafood and a curated wine selection; it caters to both guests and the public.

🏢 Rome's Piazza dei Cinquecento, spanning the length of eight soccer fields, unveiled its extensive renovation by FS Italiane Group on January 14, 2025. The project, executed by Anas for the Giubileo 2025 under Commissioner Roberto Gualtieri, includes 80,000 sqm of upgraded surface with 30,000 sqm of marble, and new green areas totaling 10,000 sqm. The makeover features a 12,000 sqm reimagined bus terminal, an 8,000 sqm cobbled taxi stand, and improved pedestrian space. Nearly 91% complete, the central 9% will conclude by summer, ahead of schedule. The €45 million, 540-day renovation benefits visitors and commuters at Rome's primary train hub.

🏛 Ikos Resorts celebrates its 10th anniversary by debuting Ikos Kissamos in Crete in spring. Located 25 minutes from Chania Airport, near family-friendly beaches like Elafonisos, Falasarna, and Balos. In April, Ikos Olivia Halkidiki in Greece reopens with a new look, involving room refurbishment and facility upgrades, following Ikos Andalusia's 2024 expansion with new villas and four-bedroom penthouse suites.

🎸 Palladium Hotel Group partnered with Hard Rock International to bring Hard Rock Hotels and Reverb Hotels to Saudi Arabia, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 to increase tourism's GDP contribution to 10%. Existing collaborations include Hard Rock hotels managed by Palladium in Ibiza, Marbella, and Tenerife. Upcoming projects: a 275-room Hard Rock Hotel in Algarve, Portugal, opening in summer 2026, a 394-room hotel in Malta set for October 2024, and a 1,001-room Hard Rock Genting Highlands in Malaysia, opening in 2027.

🏠 Leonardo Hotels acquired the 4-star Leonardo Boutique Hotel Rome Monti, managed by Castello SGR's Borgia Fund, enhancing its portfolio. Located near the Colosseo in Rome, the hotel spans 5,800 sqm with 80 rooms, a 180 sqm breakfast room, lounge bar, meeting rooms, and a wellness area. The chain, directed by Yoram Biton, aims to include nine Italian properties by 2025, targeting growth in the Italian market, emphasizing quality, innovation, and local heritage.