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🏨 Moxy Hotels debuts in Verona with Moxy Verona, the only Marriott in the city, opened by ACHM Hotels by Marriott. Designed by Vastint Italy, it's the second Moxy managed by ACHM, following Moxy Pompeii's opening in March. The hotel features 131 rooms with motion-sensor LED lighting and smart TVs. The 24/7 Moxy Bar serves snacks round-the-clock. Antonio Catalán highlights the hotel’s appeal to the new generation of travelers seeking authentic experiences.

🛫 South African Airways and Discovery unveiled a revamped national departures lounge at Cape Town International Airport, South Africa. The 1,200 sqm space offers modern amenities, dining areas, work booths, fast Wi-Fi, and universal charging ports. This upgrade is part of a larger plan, including OR Tambo and Chief Dawid Stuurman lounges, with investments over $15 million. Post-2021 recovery, SAA optimized routes and expanded its fleet to position South Africa as a global premium travel hub.

🏨 W Florence, parte di W Hotels di Marriott Bonvoy, apre a Firenze nell'ex Grand Hotel Majestic. Dispone di 119 camere, 16 suite e una Penthouse. Il design combina elementi storici e moderni, con un cortile centrale e un rooftop garden. Il costo per una notte a luglio parte da 745 euro, in agosto da 608 euro. La struttura offre una palestra 24/7 e esperienze culinarie uniche, rivolta a una clientela internazionale di fascia alta.

🍅 Cirio, March 2025, Italy, launches a new line of 190g ready-made sauces in response to market trends, targeting smaller households and reducing food waste. The range includes five varieties, featuring the first Cirio Vegetable Ragù. The sauces use 100% Italian ingredients and are vegan-certified. The Italian ready-made sauce market reaches a value of €412 million, with 69.3% penetration. 📊 Cirio aims to capture demand for smaller portions, plant-based options, and innovative flavors.

🏨 B&B HOTELS opens B&B HOTEL First in Calenzano, strategically located between Florence and Prato. The hotel features 75 modern rooms, an outdoor pool, bar, restaurant, meeting rooms for up to 150 people, free parking, 24-hour reception, a 24/7 shop, and pet-friendly services. Just 30 minutes from Florence and 15 from Prato, it caters to both business travelers and tourists. Liliana Comitini emphasizes the brand's commitment to accessible quality hospitality.

🏨 Mandarin Oriental will open a new hotel in Vienna on October 20, 2025, marking its entry into the Austrian market. Located at Riemergasse 7, the restored 1908 art nouveau building will feature 138 high-end rooms, including Signature and Royal Suites. Culinary offerings, led by Chef Thomas Seifried, include Le Sept, Atelier 7, and an Izakaya-style bar. The wellness area boasts a spa, indoor pool, and gym, enhancing Vienna's luxury tourism appeal.

🍺 Ardbeg, on Islay, Scotland, opened the Ardbeg House boutique hotel, blending Islay's wild character with contemporary elegance by Russell Sage Studio. The 12-room hotel features artisanal details like copper from old stills. Guests enjoy the Signature Restaurant and Islay Bar, offering local dishes and rare whiskies. Immersive experiences include distillery tours and exclusive tastings at 6:15 PM. CEO Caspar MacRae emphasizes sharing Ardbeg's 200+ year legacy and exclusive whiskies in Port Ellen.

🏨 Moxy Verona Hotel, managed by ACHM Hotels by Marriott, opened near Verona Porta Nuova station, offering 131 rooms with sensor-led lighting and smart TVs. The hotel features a 24/7 bar and embraces a pet-friendly philosophy, aimed at modern travelers seeking unique experiences. Antonio Catalán, ACHM President, highlights the hotel's dynamic energy, while Marco Mor, Vastint Italy's general manager, emphasizes their commitment to Italy's market. This marks Marriott's first hotel in Verona.

🍹 In June, Gianfranco Gabbani opened Lalimentari in Senigallia's Piazza del Duca, with 40 seats spread over two spaces. Operating daily from 18:00, it offers an extensive wine selection, cocktails by Oscar Quagliarini, and a diverse menu including Iberian platters, rustic focaccias, and vegetarian options. The locale features a gastronomy shop vibe, with a prominent gin selection and quality rum offerings, creating a unique dining and cocktail experience.

🏨 Ihg Hotels and Resorts, in alliance with Alliance Hotels, will add six Voco-branded hotels in Mexico by 2027. These hotels will be strategically located in Cancún, Guadalajara, Ciudad Juárez, San Luis Potosí, Torreón, and Nuevo Laredo, expanding Voco's portfolio by 848 rooms. Currently, Voco has four operational hotels and five under development. This collaboration aims to enhance market visibility and combine IHG's global reach with local expertise.