Aperture

🏝️ Valtur plans a premium all-inclusive revamp at Valtur Baia del Gusmay Beach Resort, Gargano, for summer 2026. This includes light lunches at Trabucco Beach Restaurant, and open bars. Enhancements feature a new Jacuzzi at Tramontana Wellness Lounge and a Technogym-equipped gym. Unique activities include illuminated canoe excursions to Cala del Turco. The initiative is led by Isabella Candelori, aligning with Valtur's high-end international resort standards.

📅 Giuseppe Roscioli of Federalberghi Roma highlights Rome's transformative growth in tourism around the Jubilee. The city now features over 100 new hotels, doubling its five-star offerings and attracting international brands. This strategic evolution enhances Rome’s global positioning. The synergy between hospitality and high-end dining, with renowned chefs and unique culinary projects, draws high-spending tourists. The designation of Italian cuisine as UNESCO heritage further boosts Rome's competitiveness in the tourism sector.

✈️ Cathay Pacific's 80th anniversary in 2026 coincides with the 40th anniversary of flights to Rome, prompting the addition of a fourth weekly flight from Hong Kong. Starting January, the Milan-Hong Kong route features the new Aria Suite business class in the B777-300ER, aiming for daily frequency by 2027. The Aria Suite offers enhanced privacy and Michelin-star collaboration menus, highlighting Cathay's commitment to the Italian market.

🏖️ Corinthia Hotels partners with RoundShield and Kervis SGR to develop Corinthia Lake Como, a luxury resort in Menaggio, near Italy's second-oldest golf course. The resort will feature 58 rooms, a beach club, and a spa. Launching by the end of 2028, the project integrates restored historic buildings with new constructions. Managed by Kervis SGR, with over €1.5 billion in assets, it aims to attract high-end international clientele.

🍴 Napoli, settembre 2025: "Casa 50," progettata da Maurizio Vesce, apre con 600 mq di innovativo design. Situato in via Sannazaro 10, l'edificio fonde tradizione e contemporaneità, presentando cucina mediterranea con prodotti a filiera corta e 150 coperti. L'architettura mantiene elementi originali del primo Novecento, integrando materiali moderni come gres Mutina e marmo di Carrara. Uno spazio dinamico per diverse esperienze gastronomiche, con cucina a vista e selezione di vini campani.

🗺 Futura Vacanze expands its offerings in 2026 with five new locations and four product lines. The Futura Club portfolio grows from 20 to 25 locations, including new additions in Puglia, Calabria, the Tyrolean Alps, the Dolomites, and Sharm el-Sheikh. The new segmentation includes Futura Club Original, Hotel Collection, Smart, and Experience, tailored to diverse vacation preferences. Francesca Delmonte highlights the strategic analysis aimed at matching guest expectations and enhancing club uniqueness.

🏨 Milano's Stazione Centrale will host Italy's first high-profile hotel within a railway station, driven by Grandi Stazioni Retail's urban regeneration strategy. CEO Elena Sorlini highlights the transformation of stations into urban ecosystems. Management is entrusted to Pacini Group and a leading international hotel brand, following Cushman & Wakefield's selection process. Architecture by Roberto Murgia's Rma Studio and interior design by Studio Marco Piva aim to blend elegance with historical context, ensuring high-end services.

📈 AG Group aims for €88.8 million in revenue by 2026 from €47.5 million in 2025, focusing on hotel management, travel experiences, and consulting. Five new five-star hotels are planned in Italy, increasing staff from 260 to 560 by 2026. Thompson Rome by Hyatt opens this summer with 69 rooms. Emblems brand introduces Palazzo Sozzini Malavolti in Siena, Masseria Furnirussi in Salento, and Relais San Clemente in Perugia. AG Boutique Journey expands to 34 countries, targeting €22.8 million in revenue.

🍴 La Piadineria, fondata a Brescia, ha inaugurato un nuovo locale a Napoli, in Piazza Fuga, quartiere Vomero. La catena, specializzata in piadine personalizzabili e preparate al momento, conta oltre 500 sedi e circa 4,000 dipendenti in Italia. Napoli rappresenta una sfida significativa per il brand, evidenziata dal CEO Roberto Longo, che sottolinea l'importanza di mantenere un'identità forte e artigianale nella città, senza competere con la cultura gastronomica locale.

🌍 Antalya, Turkey, is enhancing its tourist offerings with the opening of the 10,000 sqm Butterfly World in March 2026, attracting families and tourists year-round. The region features attractions like The Land of Legends, Antalya Aquarium with 40 tanks and a 131-meter tunnel, and Snow World & Ice Museum. Outdoor activities include Kepez Macera Ormanı's adventure paths and Hip-Notics Cable Ski Park's water sports on three artificial lakes.