Aperture

🏠 Numa Group expands its Italian portfolio with four new properties in Rome, Venice, and Florence. Rome's address, scheduled to open in Q2 2025, will offer 72 units and 291 beds. Florence boasts two properties: Palazzo Haggis, near the Duomo with 6 units opening in Q4 2024, and a second in the San Niccolò district. In Venice, Palazzo Orseolo, located in the vibrant San Marco district, is under renovation, providing 13 units and 34 beds. Umberto Ottaviani, General Manager for Italy, emphasizes Numa's commitment to redefining hospitality with historic charm and modern, digital convenience. Numa seeks further expansion in key markets like Rome, Milan, Venice, Florence, Naples, Verona, and Turin.

🏡 Bulgarella Group's expansion continues with the opening of a 4-star commercial "green" hotel in Palermo and the Marinella colony in Sarzana, both in 2025. Additionally, they are working on two hotels in Viareggio. Currently, Bulgarella has 30 properties across 5 Italian regions. Ray Lo Faso, the group's General Manager, stated they are focused on Rome and Milan but have no plans for international expansion. The group aims to cater to up-level clients seeking experiential holidays, as seen in the case of Room of Andrea in Trapani, located in the historical Palazzo Platamone. Challenges for expansion include lack of investments and accessibility in "minor Italy," with seaside tourism notably suffering due to high flight prices and tourist taxes.

🏨 BWH Hotels Italia & Malta reported growth in 2024, adding 14 new establishments totaling 817 rooms. After closing 2023 with €365 million in revenue, 4.5 million guest appearances, and 3 million roomnights, the 2024 year-to-date revenue per available room (RevPar) increased by 2.5% compared to 2023. New bookings are also on the rise for the next quarter. CEO Sara Digiesi emphasized the development plan's focus on added value for existing hotels and an upper-upscale WorldHotels offering, while Chief of Development Fabrizio Doria highlighted the brand's diverse portfolio and interest in lifestyle and upscale propositions.

🏠 Garibaldi Hotels expands to Matera with the management of Dimora del Monaco, adding to its 13-property portfolio which includes resorts, clubs, hotels, and historical residences. The new addition features 23 modernly designed rooms, a restaurant, private parking, and is built with eco-sustainability in mind. CEO Egidio Ventimiglia highlights the personal significance of the expansion and the brand's development, while General Manager Fabrizio Prete focuses on creating synergies with other properties like Hilton Garden Inn Lecce and Dimora Sant’Anna di Carovigno. After a positive summer season showing a 15% revenue increase in Sicily, 7-8% in Sardinia, and over 10% in mountain areas, the hotel group aims to grow further in Italy and with foreign markets, expecting a new structure in Rome by 2025.

🏥 Uvet Hotels, led by Luca Patanè, expands with eight new properties, reaching a total of eleven. The hotels opening between this winter and next spring include Hotel Piccolo in Portofino, Royal in Positano, Palumbalza in Porto Rotondo, Alaska in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Hotel Les Jumeaux in Courmayeur, Miramonti in Corvara, Ca’ Zusto and Hotel Giudecca in Venice. These additions bring Uvet's portfolio to over 770 rooms worldwide and maintain an existing staff of over 200 people.

🏠 Autentico Hospitality acquires its 20th property, the historic Grand Hotel Parker's in Naples, with origins dating back to 1870. The hotel boasts 67 rooms and suites, having hosted famous guests like Virginia Woolf, Oscar Wilde, and Richard Louise Stevenson. The inclusion of Grand Hotel Parker's, renowned for the George Restaurant's culinary excellence, marks a significant milestone for the company, highlighting its commitment to hospitality innovation and personalized service, as stated by CEO and co-founder Mario Cardone.

✈ Barbuda inaugurated a new airport on October 3, costing $14 million, with a runway measuring approximately 1,850 meters—compared to the old Codrington airport's 500 meters. Antigua and Barbuda's air arrivals grew by 17% in the first eight months of 2024, reaching nearly 230,000 visitors, a 13% increase over the record year of 2019.

🏖️ Viva Miches by Wyndham in the Dominican Republic opens December 11, exclusive to Alpitour World's Brand Bravo in Italy. Initial investment of $80 million for 538 units, expanding to 750 total accommodations with a $130 million investment. Direct flights from Milan commence December 22. Attractions include Samaná Bay, whale watching from January to March, and natural parks. Marketing manager Alessandro Biasi reports strong pre-opening sales.

🏠 Aleph Rome Hotel introduces "Emperor's Retreat Experience," a tribute to Emperor Augustus and ancient Rome, offering a stay in the opulent Augusto Suite and hotel spa. Guests receive a welcome drink, "Domus Augustana," crafted by mixologist Lorenzo Politano using a Zero Waste, Build technique with ingredients favored by Augustus. A luxurious in-room breakfast and a 60-minute spa treatment, "The Body Sculpting," inspired by Roman beauty practices, complete the experience.

🏡 Villa Radici, part of the Augustus Hotel & Resort's distributed resort project, will open in summer 2025, offering seven sophisticated and comfortable accommodations. The renovation by Discreet Architecture and De.Tales merges Forte dei Marmi's historic Liberty style with contemporary design. Giacomo Maschietto, CEO, after a successful season exceeding expectations, emphasizes the resort's commitment to luxury and the unique "villa living" experience.