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📍 Mövenpick by Accor debuts in Italy with a new hotel in Bari, managed by Greenblu Hotels & Resorts. The hotel, located in the Murat district, is a sustainable refurbishment of the Palace Hotel. Mövenpick, founded in 1948, now boasts over 130 hotels worldwide. This opening marks Accor's 75th property in Italy, with 186 rooms, a private spa, and 12 modular meeting rooms for up to 300 people, enhancing its European presence.

🏨 Mövenpick debuts in Italy with the Mövenpick Hotel Bari, located in the Murat district of Puglia, transforming the Palace Hotel. Managed by Greenblu Hotels & Resorts, the hotel offers 186 rooms, a private spa, fitness room, and 12 meeting rooms for up to 300 guests. Accor now has over 75 hotels in Italy across 14 brands. Mövenpick expands with new openings in Kotor, Montenegro, and other locations.

🍹 Lorenzo Antinori, two years after his Bar Leone's success in Hong Kong, is opening another in Shanghai by late autumn 2025. Brexit's impact hits gin, with Farage Gin, launched by Nigel Farage, facing obscurity and financial troubles, showing a mere £1,000 in assets against £11,000 in debt. Popstar Sabrina Carpenter partners with Johnnie Walker, aligning her new album release with a global cocktail campaign, featuring her Grammy-winning influence.

🏨 WorldHotels, part of BWH Hotels, expands in Italy, adding three new hotels in Milan, Venice, and Sondrio, increasing the Italian total to 10. Globally, the brand now includes 200 hotels across four collections: Luxury, Elite, Distinctive, and Crafted. The Hotel Savoia & Jolanda in Venice, under renovation, will reopen in Spring 2026. CEO Sara Digiesi highlights the brand's focus on unique experiences, enhanced visibility, and expanding high-end collections.

🎮 Netflix aprirà parchi a tema chiamati "Netflix Houses" negli Stati Uniti, iniziando a novembre a Philadelphia, seguita da Dallas e Las Vegas. I complessi di 9.000 m² offriranno escape room, percorsi immersivi, mini-golf, esperienze VR, negozi e ristoranti, ispirati alle serie Netflix. L'ingresso sarà gratuito, ma i visitatori pagheranno per le esperienze consumate, con alcune attività disponibili gratuitamente.

📍 Mövenpick debuts in Italy, specifically in Bari, Puglia, through the opening of Mövenpick Hotel Bari in the Murat district. Opening in 2025, this hotel, managed by Greenblu Hotels & Resorts, features 186 rooms, a private spa, 12 modular meeting rooms, and the Connubio Bistrot. It transforms the historic Palace Hotel with a sustainable redesign, aiming to attract both business and leisure travelers. Christine Pesin of Accor highlights Italy's significance as a strategic market.

🏨 Four Seasons opens its largest lounge at the Four Seasons Resort Oahu, spanning over 200 square meters. The Club Lounge, exclusive to Club and Suite guests, operates daily from 6:30 to 20:00, offering breakfast, snacks, beverages, and evening cocktails. General Manager Michael Mestraud highlights its personalized service, featuring a dedicated concierge, locally sourced culinary offerings, and ocean views. This new venue aims to provide unrivaled comfort and memorable experiences.

🗽 In 2028, a new Club Med resort with 250 rooms will open in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, 70 minutes from Sam Ratulangi International Airport. Offering views of the Molucca Sea and Mount Klabat, it will feature international and local Manado cuisine. The project aims for a BREEAM “Very Good” certification, creating over 1,000 jobs. Club Med is also renewing its Bali resort contract and renovating Bintan, emphasizing its commitment to Indonesia.

📍 Red Sea Global will open luxury resorts on Shura Island, Saudi Arabia, starting in the coming weeks. Three resorts—SLS, EDITION, and InterContinental—will debut first, with a total of 11 in the coming months. Guests can arrive via Shura crossing, featuring Saudi Arabia's longest internal bridge. The Red Sea International Airport serves the area. Exclusive residences are to be completed by late 2025. SLS offers 150 rooms, EDITION has 240, and InterContinental features 210.

🏖 Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa in Mauritius will reopen on October 16 after a five-month, €20 million renovation, introducing the "Shandrani for 2" adults-only area with 69 rooms. Managing Director Sheila Filippi reports a 44% increase in Italian guests. The resort features an exclusive "Purple for 2" bar and "Serendipity" restaurant, led by Master Chef Moorogun Coopen. Additionally, Victoria Beachcomber Resort & Spa completed renovations of all 295 rooms in August. Direct Ita Airways flights from Rome will double from November 7.