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🏨 Radisson Hotel Group made its debut in Bergamo with the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Bergamo ChorusLife. It is the 13th hotel for the Group in Italy and the first in Bergamo, located in the ChorusLife Smart District, close to the airport and historic Città Alta. The hotel features 107 rooms and suites, a Rooftop Restaurant, a Lounge Bar with terrace, and 373 square meters of event space across seven rooms.

🏡 BWH Hotels Italia & Malta has strengthened its presence in Sicily by affiliating hotel Principe d’Aragona in Modica to the Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western. Fabrizio Doria, chief development officer, highlights the move as part of their expansion strategy and commitment to high-quality, sustainable tourism. The 4-star hotel boasts 35 rooms, 2 meeting rooms (capacity of 30 and 80 people), an outdoor pool, restaurant, lounge bar, panoramic terrace, and ample parking. Raimondo Minardo, representing the owning Minardo Group, sees this affiliation as a boost to both the hotel and Modica's international outlook.

🏨 Hyatt Centric aims to surpass 100 properties by 2029. In 2024, the brand experienced unprecedented growth with openings in cities like Cairo, Shanghai, and San José, Costa Rica, among others. By 2028, over 35 new hotels are expected worldwide, increasing its Asia Pacific presence by over 75%. In Europe, Hyatt Centric Reims will open this year, followed by Hyatt Centric Altstadt Hamburg in 2026—the brand's first in Germany—featuring a top-floor panoramic restaurant and bar. Hyatt Centric Reykjavik will also debut in Iceland in 2026. The Middle East will see Hyatt Centric Madinah KEC in Saudi Arabia open in 2028 with 130 rooms and suites.

🏡 The Grand Hotel San Pellegrino Terme, closed since 1979, will be revitalized by a $64 million investment from California-based Ekn Development. The 99-year agreement grants Ekn Development rights over the property and park. The project, which includes renovation and potentially adding one or two new pools, is expected to take 3-4 years. Additionally, public funding of €5 million will contribute, with €3 million from the Lombardy Region and €2 million from the municipality of San Pellegrino Terme.

🏡 Autentico Hospitality CEO, Mario Cardone, plans to cap Autentico Hotels, one of its three brands, at 25 properties by 2025 to maintain exclusivity. In 2025, the brand added Hotel Miramalfi in Amalfi and Excelsior Parco in Capri. Autentico Villas comprises 180 luxury structures across Italy, with a network of over 13,000 travel agents in 65 countries. The US is the top market for these villas. In 2024, the brand's aggregated turnover increased by 12%, surpassing €100 million, with a brand reputation of 93.7%.

🌞 Viva Resorts by Wyndham saw an 8% increase in Italian market presence in the Caribbean in 2024. Direct Neos flights in spring to Mexico and the Dominican Republic facilitate travel. Giuliana Carniel, Vice President of Sales & Revenue, highlights the region's safety and competitive all-inclusive offers. With nine resorts in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and the Bahamas, spring advantages include greater room availability and easier access to activities and restaurant bookings. Easter and spring breaks focus on resorts in Mexico (Viva Maya and Viva Azteca), Dominican Republic (Viva V Samaná for adults only), and the Bahamas (Viva Fortuna Beach). Ideal spring travel is marked by festive bridges, honeymoon trips, and potential savings.

🏡 Autentico Hotels in Campania announces the addition of Miramalfi in Amalfi and Excelsior Parco in Capri to its portfolio, now nearing 25 properties. Excelsior Parco, an Art Nouveau gem built in 1906 on ancient Roman villa ruins, has won Travellers’ Choice Best Of The Best from 2012 to 2024 and features 11 rooms with scenic views of the Gulf of Naples. Miramalfi offers a quiet luxury escape with Mediterranean design and a restaurant serving local cuisine.

🏖 Paul Gauguin Cruises opens bookings for the 2027 season, unveiling nine unique itineraries in the South Pacific with 34 departures. The 165-room Gauguin offers 7 to 20-night cruises across the Society Islands, Tuamotus, Marquesas, and Cook Islands. Additional 13, 17, and 20-night sailings connect Singapore, Australia, Fiji, and Bali, featuring extended stays. The vessel's design enables access to shallow lagoons and remote islands.

🌳 Italians showed a strong affinity for Barbados, the youngest republic in the world since 2021, with a remarkable +37% increase in arrivals from Italy in the past year, totaling about 3,700 visitors. In 2024, the island, rich in historical identity and recognized for its UNESCO heritage capital, Bridgetown, attracted diverse tourists, including families and sports enthusiasts. Weekly packages, including flights and resort stays, start at €1,980 per person, with 4 or 5-star accommodations like Sandals Barbados. Barbados boasts one of the best air connections from Italy to the Caribbean, with direct flights via British Airways, Virgin Atlantic through London, or Condor through Frankfurt.

🏦 Palazzo Talìa, a 5-star hotel, opened in spring 2024 near Piazza di Spagna and Fontana di Trevi. Housed in a 16th-century building, once home to humanist Angelo Maria Colocci, now features 26 luxury rooms and suites designed by Marianna Lubrano Lavadera and Laura Feroldi. The interiors, boasting 60 marble artworks and a Roman Menade statue, were curated by Luca Guadagnino, marking his first hôtellerie project. A standout, the Terrace Suite, offers a 66-square-meter terrace. The hotel also includes Tramae restaurant, Bar della Musa, and a Spa with Roman-inspired marble and majolica.