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📍 Palazzo Sozzini Malavolti in Siena, Relais San Clemente in Umbria, and Masseria Furnirussi in Puglia will join Accor's Emblems Collection in Italy, bringing the total to four hotels by mid-2026. Palazzo Sozzini Malavolti will offer 38 rooms; Relais San Clemente will feature 51 rooms and 9 villas; Masseria Furnirussi will have 60 suites. The partnership with AG Group, established in 2000, enhances Accor's luxury hotel portfolio.

🍴 Fattoria Toccaferro, in Reggio Emilia's “I Petali” mall, seeks a Restaurant Manager for its August 5 opening. Ideal candidates possess 2+ years of experience, HACCP certification, and are open to national travel. The role offers a permanent contract, 40-hour weeks over 6 days, with a €1800-1900 monthly salary. Initial training occurs in Pescara, with provided meals and lodging. Growth opportunities and performance bonuses are available. The position is open to all genders.

🏨 NH Catania Centro, located near Catania's lungomare, completed a comprehensive restyling project in July 2025, updating all spaces including 120 rooms across 9 floors. The redesign features earth tones and geometric patterns. The hotel offers 7 meeting rooms, accommodating up to 200 people. "The Seagull" restaurant highlights Mediterranean dishes, while a lounge bar serves local wines. An installation by "Artista della Luce" Domenico Pellegrino celebrates Sicilian identity.

🌊 Going launches its new Mediterranean resort, Cleopatra Sidi Heneish, in Marsa Matrouh, featuring 7 pools, 6 dining options, a family-friendly focus, and extensive sports facilities. The resort offers a spa with 4 Turkish baths, 2 saunas, and an outdoor hot tub. Direct flights to Marsa Matrouh are available every Tuesday from 5 Italian airports until the end of September. An all-inclusive stay includes a "dine around" option at themed restaurants.

🏨 Roberto Cavalli's luxury vision arrives in Ibiza in summer 2025, transforming The Unexpected Ibiza Hotel in Playa d'en Bossa. The hotel, previously The Ushuaïa Tower, reflects Cavalli's design and Mediterranean lifestyle in an exclusive partnership. Fausto Puglisi, the brand's creative director, introduces the Ray of Sea print in Miami Blue, inspired by Art Déco. From sunbeds to VIP jacuzzis, Cavalli's designs offer an immersive experience, blending fashion and hospitality.

🏨 Il 2025 vedrà Ibiza ospitare un'icona di design: Roberto Cavalli trasforma The Unexpected Ibiza Hotel a Playa d’en Bossa, collaborando con Fausto Puglisi. Il restyling, dall'ex The Ushuaïa Tower, include la stampa esclusiva Ray of Sea in Miami Blue, ispirata ad Art Déco. Spazi come lettini e jacuzzi VIP riflettono l'eleganza Cavalli, con un mix audace di moda e ospitalità di lusso.

🏨 In aprile 2026, Orient Express inaugurerà il Palazzo Donà Giovannelli a Venezia nel sestiere di Cannaregio. Costruito nel 1436 da Filippo Calendario, il palazzo ha subito un restauro significativo. L'hotel offrirà 47 camere, tra cui sei signature suite, con accesso via barca privata. Tra gli spazi iconici, la scala ottagonale di Giovanni Battista Meduna e il Salone Vittoria risalente al 1548. L'offerta include un ristorante fine dining e il Wagon Bar in omaggio ai viaggi ferroviari.

🍳 Salvo Lo Castro, a renowned Sicilian chef, opened "Casasalvo" on Sunday in SoHo, New York. This new venture showcases authentic Mediterranean cuisine with contemporary flair. The restaurant is located at 195 Spring Street (Sullivan Street), offering dishes like risotto with parmesan and truffle, and paccheri with guanciale and pistachio. An elegant setting features a curated Italian wine list and an outdoor space for Aperol Spritz, enhancing the culinary experience in Manhattan.

🏨 President Hotel in Palermo has completed the first phase of its two-year renovation, supported by public incentives like Credito d’Imposta Mezzogiorno. The updates include new climate systems, solar panels, and modern elevators. The sixth floor now features 122 renovated Panoramic rooms. Starting in November, the second phase will enhance the panoramic restaurant and add a rooftop pool, 700 m² terrace, wellness area, and MICE facilities.

🏨 Orient Express opens bookings for its first Venice hotel, Palazzo Donà Giovannelli, welcoming guests from April 2026. Located in Cannaregio, this 15th-century building, restored by architect Aline Asmar d’Amman, offers 47 rooms, suites, and apartments. Features include six signature suites with canal views, a Wagon Bar, and a restaurant. Guests can access the hotel by private boat via the Gothic canal entrance or through Santa Fosca's secret garden.