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✈️ The new Security area of Verona Airport was recently inaugurated as part of the Romeo Project, aimed at renovating the passenger terminal. The project will expand the departures area from 24,840 sqm to 36,370 sqm and renovate over 10,000 sqm of existing space. As of now, 80% of the work has been completed, costing over €50 million out of the total €80 million. The airport upgrades will prepare for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics and will accommodate over 5 million passengers. Catullo Spa's President Paolo Arena highlighted the team's effort and mentioned the support from the shareholders, including Enrico Marchi, president of the Save Group.

📌 B&B HOTELS has opened B&B HOTEL Sassari in northern Sardinia near the city's train station, 10 minutes from the center, and 20 minutes by car from the beaches, Alghero airport, and Porto Torres. The hotel features 75 rooms with free 300 Mb/s Wi-Fi and Smart TV with Chromecast, and offers a range of amenities including a pet-friendly environment, B&B Shop, breakfast buffet, and paid covered parking. Liliana Comitini, President of B&B HOTELS Italia, Slovenia, and Hungary, expresses pride in expanding to Sardinia, while Daniele Martignetti from Bper Group emphasizes the strategic real estate development in Sassari, including the nearby Tanit shopping center.

💎 Sun Siyam Maldives launches "Romance Island," an adult-only 5-star resort, in the South Malé Atoll's Oluveli complex in 2025. Aimed at couples, the area is separate from family-focused areas and MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) segments. Patrizia Di Patrizio of The Luxury Lab, representing the group in Italy, notes a growth in the MICE sector, especially for Italian corporate incentives. Oluveli offers boat accessibility and competitive pricing, while Siyam World features unique amenities like go-karting and an inflatable park. The Italian market for Sun Siyam resorts grew by 20% from 2023, with high booking rates for winter 2025 already noted.

🏖️ Adaaran Maldives and Heritance Aarah, awarded Best All-Inclusive Resort at the Travel Trade Maldives 2024 Awards, are highlighted by Manujaya Fernando in partnership with Sporting Vacanze. Located in Raa Atoll, the resort features a Premium All-Inclusive package with seven gourmet restaurants, five bars, and activities such as snorkeling, diving, dolphin cruises, and Iaso Medi Spa treatments. Catering especially to Italian guests with services like traditional dances and Italian butlers, it welcomes families and couples, offering children's experiences in a recreated Maldivian village.

🏧 Hyatt Regency's first Italian location opens in Rome near Termini Station and close to the Colosseum and Monti district. Designed by architects Jeremy King and Riccardo Roselli in the early 2000s, Hyatt Regency Roma Termini boasts an outdoor pool, bar, restaurant with terrace, and 238 rooms. It features over 1,000 sqm of flexible meeting and event space, including large, naturally lit conference rooms and indoor/outdoor foyers. Since Park Hyatt Milano's inception in 2003, Hyatt's Italian portfolio has grown to six properties across five cities with five new hotels added since 2019. Javier Águila, Hyatt's EMEA Group President, sees Italy's tourism rebound as an opportunity for growth through organic development and acquisitions. Hyatt Regency Rome Termini's launch aligns with Hyatt's ambition to expand in primary Italian urban areas and secondary destinations, aiming to become the go-to brand for local and international travelers.

🏡 Six Senses will open new luxury hotels in Milan by 2025 and Lake Como by 2028, partnering with Gruppo Statuto. Six Senses Milan, located at Via Brera 19, will offer 68 rooms, including 15 suites and 2 with private pools. Six Senses Lake Como, following the renovation of Grand Hotel Cadenabbia, will feature 102 rooms and suites with amenities like a floating lake pool. CEO Neil Jacobs highlights Italy's fusion of art, cuisine, and lifestyle, while Giuseppe Statuto emphasizes their portfolio's luxury hospitality.

🍴 Executive Chef Andrea Sangiuliano leads the revamped Cafè Romano at the Hotel d’Inghilterra Roma – Starhotels Collezione, offering a dining experience rooted in Roman culinary traditions and seasonal, local products. The restaurant now connects to the lobby, creating a welcoming Roman lounge atmosphere. Dishes like Crispy Zucchini Flower with "Cacio e Pepe" and Spaghetti with Mantis Shrimp, Lemon Zest from Terracina, and Chili Oil highlight the local flavors. Pastry Chef Edoardo Volpe and Head Barman Angelo di Giorgi contribute to the café's elevated gastronomic offerings. General Manager Massimo Colli emphasizes the hotel's commitment to Italian taste and hospitality.

🏦 Numa Group, a leading fully digital hospitality platform in Europe, is expanding its Italian portfolio with four new properties in Rome, Florence, and Venice, totaling over 455 units. In Rome's Trastevere historic district, a development with 72 units and 291 beds will open in Q2 2025. Florence's Palazzo Haggis, featuring 6 units, is set to open in Q4 2024, close to major attractions. Venice's Palazzo Orseolo, with 13 units and 34 beds, is being renovated in the San Marco district. Umberto Ottaviani, General Manager Italy at Numa Group, emphasizes the expansion's aim to blend historic charm with modern digital comforts.

🏡 Four Seasons Hotel in New York, closed since March 2020 due to COVID-19, reopens on November 15. Initially, a limited number of rooms will be available, with full 368-room and suite capacity expected by 2025. Property owned by Ty Warner. The Ty Bar and The Garden restaurant will also resume service, featuring a new Italian-inspired menu.

🏠 Bonfanti Design Hotel, a 4-star establishment in Val Pusteria, underwent a significant renovation and expansion by the Bonfanti family, with Paola Bonfanti, hotel director Jan Vlasak, and architect Paul Seeber creating an "alpin chic" design. The hotel now boasts 60 spacious contemporary rooms including Design Room Lux, Royal Design Suite, and an 80 sqm King Royal Suite with forest views. Wellness offerings include a year-round heated outdoor pool and a 300 sqm swim pond, an outdoor sauna, and a -10° snow room. The hotel also features a restaurant with show cooking, an exclusive bistro, a cellar with over 100 fine wines, and a lounge bar. A large playroom caters to children with a variety of entertainment options.