Aperture

🏖 Egnazia Ospitalità Italiana is launching recruiting days for its new alpine facility, Castel Badia, managed with Gruppo Kronplatz and the Gasser and Knötig families. Located in San Lorenzo di Sebato, near Brunico, Bolzano, this facility opens in December. Recruiting events are on September 17, 2025, at Hotel Martinerhof, and online on September 18, 2025. Applications close on September 8, 2025, at 18:00. Egnazia is recognized as a Great Place to Work.

📍 La Rosetta Hotel in Perugia joins the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, marking Hilton's first presence in Umbria. The hotel, in a historic 15th-century building, offers 74 rooms with unique Umbrian decor. It features themes of chocolate, jazz, and cashmere, and will host events like Eurochocolate. Guests enjoy amenities such as a gourmet restaurant and a fitness center, plus Hilton Honors perks. Hilton's expansion continues across Italian art cities, blending luxury with local culture.

🍕 L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele is opening its first location in Paris on September 2 at 18:00, located at 19 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, near Place de la Bastille. This marks their first entry in France. Another branch opens in Cosenza on September 4 at Viale Giacomo Mancini 28, offering 100 indoor and 40 outdoor seats. Both locations aim to blend Neapolitan authenticity with local culture. Paris's branch will operate daily from 12:00 to 00:00.

🏨 Mazzarò Sea Palace, located in Taormina and part of the VRetreats collection, completed a room renovation project led by De.Tales. The hotel, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, features 68 rooms, including six suites with private pools, all offering sea views. The design blends contemporary and traditional Sicilian styles. Amenities include a panoramic pool, gym, wellness center, and restaurants Blum and Armònia, with cuisine by Chef Riccardo Fazio.

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group expands in Saudi Arabia with the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Al Sahafa, 20 minutes from King Khalid International Airport. Located in Sahafa, the hotel offers 171 rooms with views of King Abdullah Financial District and Riyadh's northern skyline. Dining includes Diwan Restaurant, The Terrace Restaurant and Lounge, and Al Multaqa Café. Family-friendly amenities include a kids' club for ages 4-10, while five meeting rooms cater to the MICE segment.

📅 A&o Hostels celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025, experiencing growth with 3.1 million overnight stays and 1.4 million guests in the first half of the year. With a 73% occupancy rate and €116 million revenue, popular locations include Berlin, Prague, and Vienna. The top markets are Germany, Netherlands, and UK. Technological investments include AI and digital keys. Future plans include opening new locations, aiming for 6 million stays by year-end, with two additional openings, expanding beyond 30,000 beds in Europe.

🏨 Rocco Forte Hotels is opening The Carlton Milano on November 6, 2025, in Milan's Quadrilatero della Moda. This marks their 16th international location. Milan attracts over 9 million annual visitors, being Italy's top business and luxury tourism city. The hotel features 71 rooms, a five-year restoration, and dining by chef Fulvio Pierangelini. The Irene Forte Spa offers wellness services as the wellness tourism sector grows at 8.3% annually. Future openings include Costa Smeralda, Noto, and Palazzo Sirignano by 2027.

🏨 Launching on November 6, The Carlton Milano by Rocco Forte Hotels will open in the heart of Milan's Quadrilatero della Moda. Marking the brand's 16th international location, the hotel has undergone a five-year renovation by designers Philip Vergeylen and Paolo Moschino. It features 71 rooms, a restaurant led by Chef Fulvio Pierangelini, and an Irene Forte Spa. Located at 5 Via Senato and 8 Via della Spiga, it combines luxury with contemporary design.

🏨 Nel 2025, il Banyan Group celebrerà l'apertura del suo 100° hotel, il Mandai Rainforest Resort, a Singapore. Situato nella Riserva Naturale di Mandai, il resort offrirà 338 camere e 24 suite elevate sugli alberi, con viste sulla lussureggiante vegetazione o sul serbatoio di Upper Seletar. Eddy See, presidente e CEO, sottolinea l'impegno del gruppo nell'utilizzare l'ospitalità come forza per il cambiamento positivo.

🏨 Boutique Hotel Stresa, located on Lago Maggiore, unveiled its new Signature Peacock Suite—named after the lakeside peacocks—following a debut season hosting global guests. Situated on the third floor, the suite features dual exposure with views of the private Villa Ducale park and Isola Bella. Highlights include a king-size bed with Rivolta Carmignani linens, a private wellness area with a freestanding tub and infrared sauna, and a sustainable amenity kit.