Aperture

🎤 Laura Pausini, Italian Grammy Award winner and one of the 25 most influential women of 2024 by People's Iberian edition, covers Freccia's November issue. The star concludes her world tour on December 31 in Messina. Turin's Egyptian Museum reopens Ellesiya's rock temple on November 20, free thanks to FS Italiane. A/R Andata e racconto literary contest winners, for authors aged 16+, include Flavia Forestieri, Jacopo Milani, and Carlo Junior Desgro. Interviews feature Robert Plant and his Frecciarossa journey, Malika Ayane's live series ending in Naples on December 3, and Alessandro Cattelan discussing upcoming projects including hosting Sanremo Giovani. Freccia magazine, available digitally on FS Italiane and in print on Trenitalia's Frecce trains, FRECCIALounge, and FRECCIA clubs.

📍 Minor Hotels announced the official signing of a dual-branded Tivoli and NH project in Yining, Xinjiang, marking the debut of Tivoli Hotels & Resorts and NH Hotels & Resorts in northwest China, set to open in 2025. The project spans 1.6 million square meters, featuring 200 rooms for each brand, alongside a commercial area, cultural performance center, and residential zones. Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels, expects the brands to appeal to both Chinese and international travelers, while Eddy Tiftik, VP of Minor Hotel, predicts a significant boost to Yining's local hospitality market and economic development.

🏖️ During Wtm London 2024, Italian Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè discussed various topics, including sustainability and new trends, with John Whittingdale, British Minister for Media, Tourism, and Creative Industries. Emphasizing a strong relationship between Italy and the UK, Santanchè highlighted Italy's diverse tourism offerings, making it a year-round destination and the top choice for British tourists.

🏖 Sun Siyam Resorts introduces 24/24 all-inclusive access this month, following the success of Siyam World's all-inclusive premium plan. Guests can enjoy 24-hour access to multiple restaurants, drinks, and a variety of activities and entertainment, including snorkeling safaris, dolphin cruises, sunset fishing, spa credits, and water sports, tailored to cater to both relaxation and adventure seekers. The offerings vary across different resorts.

🏨 BWH Hotels Italia & Malta announces the addition of Turin City Centre to its portfolio, marking the group's seventh hotel in Turin. The Sure Hotel by Best Western, housed in a historical building from the 1800s, features 56 elegantly furnished rooms and a meeting room that can accommodate up to 40 people. The hotel is located near Porta Nuova station and offers a covered parking area and functional workspaces. Fabio Borio and Gabriela Cristiani express satisfaction with the partnership, emphasizing quality and strategic support. Fabrizio Doria of BWH highlights the group's commitment to meeting traveler needs and expanding their presence in central locations.

🔵 Alice Ceramica's Form collection features a sinuous and elegant geometry with 13 sink variants, 6 sanitary ware options, and various color solutions. The lavatory series includes ten shapes with three raised-edge, three smooth-fading, and three shallow but taller basin designs, as well as a suspended version and three new built-in models. Their antibacterial aliglaze+ enamel eliminates up to 99.9% of bacteria and is wear and abrasion-resistant, emphasizing hygiene, water-saving, easy cleaning, and noise reduction.

🏨 Turin City Centre joined the BWH Hotels Italia & Malta network as a Sure Hotel by Best Western. Owners Fabio Borio and Gabriela Cristiani express their enthusiasm for the collaboration. The hotel, situated in a historical building from the 1800s, is located near Porta Nuova station in Turin, featuring 56 rooms and a meeting room for up to 40 people. BWH Hotels Italia & Malta now boasts 7 establishments in central Turin, enhancing traveler support and prestigious locations.

🌏 Curio Collection by Hilton opened the Keight Hotel in Opatija, Croatia on October 25. The boutique hotel offers 54 rooms, features a panoramic sun terrace with a pool overlooking Kvarner Bay, and claims Opatija's largest indoor pool within its wellness center. Additional amenities include a multipurpose meeting room, parking, and the 'Pierrot' restaurant that celebrates Croatian culinary traditions.

🏡 Rosewood's 2025 pipeline includes global expansion with a focus on Italy, planning Rome and Milan openings in 2026. Rosewood Doha will feature a luxury hotel with 155 rooms and suites, 162 serviced apartments, and 276 residences. Rosewood Miyakojima in Japan will have 55 all-villa structures with private pools. Rosewood Mandarina, opening in early 2025 in Mexico's Riviera Nayarit, will offer 134 suites with private terraces and pools. In Amsterdam, the former Palace of Justice will transform into a 134-room hotel, and in London, The Chancery Rosewood in Mayfair will have 144 rooms and suites.

🏨 Ray Lo Faso, General Manager of Gruppo Bulgarella, active in construction for over a century, focuses on hospitality investments, especially in the 'quadrilateral' cities of Rome, Milan, Florence, Venice, and seaside structures. Bulgarella is renovating the ex Motel Agip in Palermo with completion expected by early 2025, and working on projects at ex Colonia Olivetti in Marinella di Sarzana, and Hotel Bristol in Viareggio, aiming to expand to Rome and Milan. Challenges include unclear renovation bonuses and lack of a unified tourism strategy, affecting investment and development.