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📅 B&B HOTELS plans to open 15 new locations by the end of the year, aiming for 95 hotels, up from the current 84. By 2030, they aim for 150 hotels in Italy. In 2025, three new destinations will be added for business travelers. Alessandro Di Mauro, Head of Sales, emphasizes their focus on quality services, technology, and sustainability. They offer agreements through major GDS and TMCs to cater to corporate and leisure travel needs.

🍴 Donburi House plans to open 90 Japanese restaurants across Italy, backed by the Boffa and Chiesa families. The expansion aims to promote authentic Japanese cuisine, moving beyond fusion models. Inspired by izakaya, the restaurant design by Boffa Petrone & Partners emphasizes traditional recipes. Executive Chef Kido Takashi leads the culinary team. With international ambitions, the first Swiss location is in preparation. Luca Boffa highlights the focus on authenticity and quality in expanding this accessible dining experience.

🍮 Fiasconaro, a Sicilian confectionery company, will open its first temporary store in Manhattan, New York, in October 2025. The U.S. accounts for 13% of its sales, leading its international market presence. The company ended 2024 with a €33 million turnover, with exports making up 34%. Nicola Fiasconaro received the Columbus Citizen Foundation's "Cristoforo Colombo" Medal for promoting Italian excellence. Founded in 1953, the company employs over 250 seasonal workers during Christmas and invests 45% of annual profits locally.

🏖️ Milano, 30 maggio: Kora Beach Club, il primo Beach Club urbano della città, apre all'Idroscalo, grazie a Stefano Lacroce, Edoardo Marzani e Manfredi Caglioni. Aperto dalle 9:30, offre yoga, massaggi, e gastronomia mediterranea con prezzi accessibili: primi da 16-17€, pizze da 12€, cocktail da 12-15€. Con 64 lettini, 6 cabane, e 110 coperti, Kora punta a benessere e creatività, ispirato da Ibiza e Costa Azzurra. Aperto marzo-ottobre.

🍴 Juri Insigne opens Santina Capri in Via Fuorlovado, Capri, blending Amalfi Coast flavors with modern international touches. Inspired by Conca del Sogno, dishes like Ravioli alla Santina and Spaghetti alla Nerano highlight the menu. Chef Umberto Mazza introduces creative simplicity, adapting to daily catch and seasons. Santina balances authenticity with international appeal, offering a curated wine list. Future expansion is envisioned, possibly in New York.

💫 Four Seasons Hotel Milano, designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon, has revamped its 118 rooms and suites, blending Milan's rich design heritage with modern elegance. The transformation emphasizes authentic materials, including textured velvet and brass finishes. Distinctive suites like the Fresco Suite, featuring a ceiling fresco by Giocondo Albertolli, and the Renaissance Suite with original stucco ceilings, enhance guest experiences. Common areas, redesigned in 2021 by Patricia Urquiola, feature iconic Italian design elements.

🏖 Nel 2025, San Cassiano, Dolomiti: L'hotel Rosa Alpina riaprirà come un santuario Aman dopo una ristrutturazione a cura di Jean-Michel Gathy. Apertura prevista: 24 luglio. La famiglia Pizzinini continuerà la gestione. Novità: due Aman Suites di 150 mq, Chalet Zeno riconfigurato, e una nuova Aman Spa. Gastronomia arricchita con varie opzioni, inclusi un grill e ristorante giapponese. Offerta estiva e invernale: oltre 1.200 km di piste, trekking, ciclismo, arrampicata. Vlad Doronin, CEO di Aman, sottolinea la posizione unica.

🍷 "Antiche Dogane" seeks a waiter for its new enoteca in Santo Spirito/San Frediano, Florence, opened two months ago. The venue offers Tuscan dishes and a curated wine selection. Requirements: 1+ year experience and English proficiency. Tasks: welcoming guests, menu and wine explanation, order taking, table service, and room setup. Full-time, permanent contract: 16:30/17:00 - 23:00/midnight shifts, one rest day. Salary: €1400-€1500 net, plus bonuses and extra payments.

🏨 W Florence by Marriott is set to open in spring 2025 in Florence, Italy, revitalizing the historic Grand Hotel Majestic building. It features 119 rooms, including 16 suites and a Penthouse with a 140 sqm private terrace. Designed by Genius Loci Architettura and AvroKO, the hotel meets LEED Gold and WELL Silver standards. Dining options include Tratto and Zefiro Rooftop, opening late summer 2025. The hotel also offers a 24/7 gym and flexible meeting spaces.

🛫 Hilton Rome Airport, celebrating 25 years, reveals its revamped accommodations with the renovation of 255 rooms by Studio Lorenzo Bellini Atelier, enhancing airport hospitality. The design draws from the area's historical sea-sky dualism, incorporating elements like boat and airplane-inspired surfaces. Rooms maximize comfort with functional materials, while decorative lamps evoke aquatic birds and sails. The hotel's location, connected to Rome Fiumicino Airport, emphasizes seamless travel continuity for transient guests.