Aperture

🍕 Signora Bettola, a Neapolitan restaurant chain founded in 2017, opened its fourth location in Naples, Santa Lucia, near Piazza del Plebiscito, with a capacity of 150 guests. The expansion started in early 2024 and aims to cater to both locals and tourists. The brand now boasts five outlets featuring high-quality Neapolitan cuisine and a commitment to continual investment in product, marketing, and technology. The chain began in Chiaia at Palazzo Ravaschieri di Satriano and tourists now represent 65% of their market.

🏀 La Suite Novotel by ALL.com, collaborazione tra Paris Saint Germain, Novotel Hotels e ALL, è una camera d'albergo permanente nel Parc des Princes con design Hypothesis di Novotel. Offre letto matrimoniale, bagno privato, minibar, TV widescreen, terrazza privata con vista campo e possibilità di letto singolo aggiuntivo. Arrivo gestito da un maggiordomo dedicato del Novotel Paris Suresnes Longchamp, trasporto allo stadio, ingresso VIP, Flying Buffet durante partita, drink gratuito al bar ALL.com, colazione leggera e tour dello stadio inclusi.

🏖 Windstar Cruises expands in the South Pacific with new itineraries to Fiji, Tonga, and the Cook Islands starting from 2026, along with shorter trips such as a 7-night cruise to Tuamotu and an 11-night cruise to the Marquesas. New offerings include flight packages and overwater bungalow stays in Bora Bora. Featured itineraries: "Flowers of the South French Polynesia" (15 days beginning with a night in Lautoka), "Maori Storytellers & French Polynesian Treasures" (10 or 11 days from Papeete), "Tantalizing Tuamotu Islands & Beautiful Bora Bora" (7 days), and "Far Flung French Polynesia and Marquesas Magic" (11 days).

🍕 Iper La grande i, a major player in Italy's organized retail sector, now manages AC Milan's official restaurant, Casa Milan Bistrot, located at the club's modern headquarters at via Aldo Rossi 8 in Milan. Casa Milan Bistrot offers a menu featuring fresh, artisanal desserts, croissants, nutritious juices, hearty salads, unique pasta dishes, and appetizing aperitifs, all made with fresh ingredients supplied daily by Iper Milano – Portello. Open all year, Monday to Sunday, from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and during AC Milan’s matches, the restaurant accommodates up to 180 guests. Iper La grande i operates eight restaurants, including Musi Lunghi and La Veranda in Lonato, La Corte in Monza, and others, while also offering quality catering for special events.

💰 Riu achieved a record revenue of €3.607 billion in 2023, up 24% from the previous year. The company's overall occupancy rose to 89%, nearly a 5 percentage point increase from 2022. Key milestones included the opening of their first city hotel in the UK, the Riu Plaza London Victoria, and the completion of renovations at Riu Gran Canaria, Riu Caribe, Riu Palace Macao, and Riu Palace Pacifico.

🍴 Chef Pino Cuttaia collaborates with Vittorio Borgia of Borgia Group for Uovodiseppia Milano in Porta Nuova, offering authentic Sicilian gastronomy. The restaurant, which celebrates Sicilian enogastronomy, emphasizes sustainability, with ingredients from Slowfood presidia and offers tasting menus priced at €130 for 5 courses, €110 for 4, and €80 for 3. Uovodiseppia Milano, born July 2024, is located at via Amerigo Vespucci 11, open Monday to Saturday from 12:30-15:00 / 16:00-23:00.

🏡 Five new luxury villas are for sale at Lefay Resort & Spa, Lake Garda, with prices starting at 3.5 million euros, available by summer 2025. These villas, located in an 11-hectare natural park, range from 200 sqm with two bedrooms to a 550 sqm penthouse. Each features a garden, heated infinity pool, and is managed by the resort, offering owners 5-star services including concierge and spa, with rental options available.

🏖️ Hilton expands in Sicily, adding Terradamari Resort & Spa Marina di Modica to the Tapestry Collection through a franchise agreement with Gruppo Minardo. The property will feature 42 rooms and is set to open by the end of 2024, with year-round operation. Southern Europe is one of Hilton’s most active development regions, with Sicily alone attracting over five million tourists last year. The resort will offer indoor and outdoor pools, a restaurant with traditional Sicilian dishes, a spa, and a fitness area, joining over 135 Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotels.

🏡 Hotel Tivoli Palazzo Gaddi Firenze, a luxury 16th-century palace, opened after a two-year renovation. Located in Florence's historic center, it offers 86 rooms, including 8 suites, blending original antique furnishings with modern comforts. The presidential suite features a panoramic terrace with stunning views of the Duomo. Internationally renowned interior designers Patrizia Quartero and Guy Oliver oversaw the restoration. The Terrae restaurant, led by Michelin-starred Italian chef Iside de Cesare and Salvatore Canargiu, offers authentic Tuscan and Italian cuisine. The Secret Garden and Aria rooftop bar provide unique dining experiences, while the Milton Bar pays homage to poet John Milton, inspired there to write 'Paradise Lost' in 1638. Guests can enjoy candlelit dinners, cooking classes with Chef Iside, or a Tuscan menu in the hotel's private cellar.

🍽 In Bologna, "All'Antico Vinaio" opens its doors on September 20, located at via Santo Stefano 6a near the iconic Due Torri. The grand opening, featuring the "Bologna" special limited edition schiacciata, starts at 11:30 AM. The 75-seat venue celebrates with a 50% discount (4€ schiacciata) during the inauguration. Ingredients include Mortadella, Parmigiano Reggiano, and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP. The opening creates 20 new jobs as part of the brand's expansion.