Aperture

🎸 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.

🏛 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.

🎭 The Borghese Contemporary Hotel in Rome, boasting a 97% annual occupancy rate in its first year, opened in July 2023. Managed by Director Marco Graziani, the boutique hotel with 24 rooms exceeded revenue goals. Guest reviews gave a 9.2/9.3 rating; 90% of client expectations were met, matching 5-star hotel sales averages. Looking ahead to 2025, projections show a 15% increase in leisure bookings and a 3-5% rise in corporate travel. The hotel, owned by Romeo Piperno, integrates art with its design, functioning as an art gallery.

🏦 Egnazia Ospitalità Italia, led by Aldo Melpignano, is recruiting hospitality talents for its Italian properties including Borgo Egnazia, Ostuni a Mare, Hotel Santavenere, and two in Cortina d’Ampezzo. In-person recruiting is on February 5, 2025, at Borgo Egnazia, with a virtual event on Zoom on February 7, 2025. Candidates must apply by January 26, 2025, and possess guest-oriented skills, communication abilities, and attention to detail for potential roles in upcoming 2025 openings.

🏖 Garibaldi Hotels announced the GH Gallipoli Resort opening in April 2025, expanding their presence in Puglia. The 4-star resort features over 40,000 sqm of gardens, 58 units, a pool with solarium, a gym, a private beach, 2 bars, 3 restaurants, and a significant event area. This marks their 14th property, with others in key Italian destinations including Matera and future plans for Rome, targeting the mid-high market segment.

🏖️ In 2025, Idee per Viaggiare expanded its exclusive offerings with the introduction of the Lily Beach Resort & SPA 5* in the Maldives, specifically on Huvahendhoo Island, Ari Atoll. The Italian market will now have four exclusive destinations through the tour operator, including two in the Maldives and two in Dubai. CEO Danilo Curzi aims to grow their presence in the Maldives, targeting upscale clientele. A promotional plan includes digital campaigns and familiarization trips. The resort caters to both couples and families with a redefined all-inclusive concept through its Platinum Plan. It features four restaurants, four bars, personalized activities, overwater Tamara SPA, and special benefits for honeymooners and anniversary couples, along with dedicated zones for children and quiet areas for couples.

🏡 Nemi – Nest in Milan, a luxury hospitality venue opening on February 1st in Milan's Via Benvenuto Cellini area, offers a tranquil oasis in the bustling city. The architecture features nest-like interwoven details, with bespoke hospitality and impeccable service by Spagnulo & Partners and lighting by iGuzzini. The venue boasts 49 rooms and suites across four floors, including Garden Suites with 60 sqm private gardens. The Forte Milano bar and restaurant enhance the experience with Mediterranean culinary traditions offered by Forte Restaurants.

🌆 AN Hotels has announced the grand return of the Hotel Giulio Cesare in Rapallo, set for spring 2025. This historic Liberty-style hotel, established in the early 1900s and located opposite the city's marina, will reopen as AN Hotel Giulio Cesare Rapallo after significant renovations while preserving its Belle Epoque structure. Spanning approximately 2,000 square meters across 4+1 floors, the property will feature 19 units: 7 apartments, 3 junior suites, 7 suites, and 2 penthouses with jacuzzi pools—all with balconies, gardens, or terraces. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and a panoramic rooftop terrace overlooking the Gulf of Tigullio. The chain already owns 4 hotels in the Milan area.

🏠 Romeo Collection opens a luxury urban resort in Rome with 74 rooms, located behind Piazza del Popolo, in via Ripetta. The hotel showcases design work by architect Zaha Hadid and features the first Roman restaurant by renowned chef Alain Ducasse. Housed in a 16th-century building, it doubles as a living art gallery, displaying contemporary art and historic artifacts, such as a marble head of Livia Drusilla. The hotel also offers a full-day restaurant, a panoramic lounge, and the Sisley Paris Spa with an indoor-outdoor pool.