Aperture

🏖 Grand Hotel Ampezzo, a luxury alpine destination in Cortina d’Ampezzo, opens on February 1, 2026. Featuring 70 rooms, including 26 suites, the hotel blends natural materials and exclusive amenities like Amouage products. The 1,000 square meter spa, in partnership with The Longevity Suite, offers holistic wellness. Strategically located near skiing facilities, it includes a gym, salon, meeting room, and an 80-space garage. The hotel's design involves AI Progetti, Zuretti Design, and Lucio Boni.

🏨 Soprabolzano, 2026: La famiglia Holzner inaugura l'Hotel Bella Posta, un progetto alberghiero immerso nel paesaggio naturale dell'altopiano, con oltre 20 camere e una spa. Situato a pochi chilometri da Bolzano, è accessibile tramite funivia panoramica. Monica Holzner vuole offrire un'esperienza ospitale e contemporanea, lontana dagli schemi tradizionali. Ideale per escursioni lungo i sentieri del Renon e ammirare le Dolomiti.

🥬 Fattorie Garofalo, a global leader in buffalo cheese production, enters the Christmas pastry market with a new buffalo milk panettone. In collaboration with Pasticceria D'Elia of Teggiano, led by Maestro Domenico Manfredi—2024's "Best Panettone in the World" winner—this creation blends buffalo milk and butter with white chocolate, Vesuvian Pellecchiella apricots, and toasted almonds. Available in limited edition at Fattorie Garofalo stores and online, it showcases authentic Campania flavors and innovative elegance.

🏨 Choice Hotels International will enter Africa with three franchise locations in Kenya by early 2026, including an Ascend Collection in Masai Mara and two hotels in Nairobi's business district. They plan to expand with a minimum of 15 more properties in sub-Saharan and southern Africa by 2030. In the EMEA region, Choice has 64,000 rooms and reported a 7% growth in Q3. Recent global expansions include France, China, Argentina, and Suriname.

🧖‍♀️ Thalea Spa by RHC Group opened its first 600 sqm wellness center at Palazzo Montemartini Rome, featuring relaxation, detox, and nutritional programs led by Chef Alessandro Tognacci. The 'Servian Essence' program includes massages and face treatments. Future expansions are planned for 2026 at Hotel Raito in Vietri sul Mare and La Plage Resort Taormina.

🛳️ Royal Caribbean's transformation begins in summer 2026 with the world's largest ship, Legend of the Seas, docking in Italy. With 80% of cabins for families, it’s ready for the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Key destinations include Santorini's first European Royal Beach Club, debuting in 2026, designed to manage tourist flow. New private spots launch between 2026-2028 in Chile, Mexico, and the Pacific. The Italian market is 1.5%, with 1.2 million passengers, and a 65% NPS.

🍕 Il 19 novembre, il maestro pizzaiolo cilentano Alberto Paolino ha inaugurato "Alberto Paolino – Pizza e Tradizione dal 1984" a Tito Scalo. Dopo un anno di successi—vincendo il Campionato Europeo della Pizza a Milano e altri premi mondiali—Paolino offre un menu variegato con pizze classiche, impasti speciali e prodotti locali. La nuova pizzeria si aggiunge alla storica "Las Vegas da Alberto Paolino" a Paestum, consolidando il suo impegno per tradizione e innovazione.

🍔 Smash Tag opens its first store in Naples on Saturday, November 29, at 12:00 PM in Piazza San Pasquale, Chiaia. The first 100 customers receive a free weekly menu for 52 weeks. Founded by Riccardo Di Salvo and Giorgio Rajani in 2020, Smash Tag has grown to multiple locations across Europe, including 5 in Rome. The brand excels in food delivery, being the third-largest operator in Rome. They also offer plant-based options using Beyond Meat.

🏖 Il Mirtillo Rosso riapre il 28 novembre ad Alagna, nel Parco Naturale Alta Valsesia, a 1.154m di altitudine. L'hotel NH Collection offre 56 camere rinnovate e un Wellness Center di 700 mq. Gli sciatori possono accedere a 150 km di piste nel comprensorio Monterosa Ski. Chef Omar Bonecchi guida il ristorante Biancospino. L'hotel include una palestra, un giardino e una spa privata nell'Executive Suite.

🌍 Autentico Hotels debuts in Sicily with Monaci delle Terre Nere, a charming relais located in an 18th-century monastery on a 25-hectare estate near Mount Etna. The property features restored rooms with contemporary design, local organic cuisine, and wine from its vineyards. CEO Mario Cardone emphasizes its connection to Sicilian culture and nature. General Manager Giovanna Manganaro highlights promoting authentic hospitality. This addition reflects Autentico's mission to celebrate Italy's independent hospitality.