Aperture

🏨 Borgo Pignano Florence will open in spring 2026 in Montughi, Florence. Set on five hectares, it includes 11 buildings with 32 rooms and suites, ranging from 25-80 sqm. Villa La Sosta, a 385 sqm residence, offers five en-suite rooms and a private pool. The retreat features a 30-meter heated pool, spa, fitness area, and dining led by chef Stefano Cavallini. The culinary experience emphasizes Tuscan tradition with organic produce, across two restaurants and two bars.

🍹 Indaco in Riccione, opened in 2019, transformed a former Grand Hotel laundry into a unique cocktail bar 200 meters from Viale Ceccarini. Founded by Francesco Ricci, chef Cinzia Battarra, and Luca Gallucci, the bar faced initial challenges but gained popularity via social media. Known for its distinctive, visually striking cocktails, Indaco defied local norms. Despite initial struggles, the bar now thrives, balancing creativity with financial stability. Social media has been instrumental in its success.

🍕 Estate 2025, Italia: Panino Giusto espande con 4 nuove aperture a Milano, Verona, e Reggio Emilia, consolidando la sua posizione nel casual dining. Fondato nel 1979, il brand mira a 39 ristoranti entro fine 2025. CEO Antonio Civita sottolinea la crescita sostenibile e l’eccellenza del panino italiano. Settembre 2025 vedrà ulteriori aperture a Bergamo, Genova, Milano e Bolzano. Panino Giusto è una B Corp dal 2020, impegnato in sostenibilità sociale e ambientale.

📖 Chef Domenico Iavarone unveiled a new wine cellar at Zest, the restaurant of Grand Hotel La Favorita in Sorrento. Managed by Mario and Giuseppe Manniello, Zest offers over 500 wine labels, emphasizing Campanian whites and iconic Italian reds. Chef Iavarone presents three tasting menus, supported by a 20-person team. The hotel's dining attracts 80% of hotel guests. The new Grand Hotel Europa is set to open in July 2025, continuing their innovative culinary approach.

🏖 Valtur Cervinia Cristallo Ski Resort joins Preferred Hotels & Resorts' Lifestyle Collection. Located in the Italian Alps, it features 211 rooms and offers a blend of informal and refined hospitality. Key amenities include the Lifestyle Premium Service, a semi-Olympic pool, outdoor ice rink, and some of Europe's highest padel courts. The spa Miele offers holistic treatments. Guests can join the Prefer Hotel Rewards program, part of a network with over 4.5 million members globally.

🏨 B&B Hotels has opened its 10th hotel in Lazio and 82nd in Italy with the launch of B&B Hotel Latina in Agro Pontino. The 75-room hotel is positioned strategically between Rome and Naples, appealing to both business and leisure travelers. Latina, founded in the 1930s, showcases rationalist architecture and offers proximity to sites like Parco Nazionale del Circeo and Sermoneta. President Liliana Comitini notes the brand's growth reflects market trust.

📍 B&B HOTELS, a global group with over 850 locations, opened B&B HOTEL Latina in the Agro Pontino, strategically located between Rome and Naples. This new hotel increases their presence to 80 hotels in Italy and marks the tenth in the Lazio region. The hotel offers 75 modern rooms for both business and leisure travelers, featuring a buffet breakfast. Liliana Comitini highlighted the significance of this expansion for their accessible and quality hospitality mission.

🏖 Riapertura nel 2025: Poltu Quatu, tra Porto Cervo e Baja Sardinia, rinnovato da Castello SGR, offre un resort W Hotels con 154 camere. Il progetto include ristoranti come CouCou e Nobuya, e il nuovo Verde Beach Sardinia. I Pirelli Speedboats, in collaborazione con SACS Tecnorib, facilitano l'accesso dal mare. Dette novità promettono benefici economici e sociali per la regione, con un piano di sviluppo a lungo termine.

🏨 July 2025, Forte dei Marmi: Villa Radici reopens at Augustus Hotel & Resort after months of acquisition. Originally owned by Barbara Radici, the villa combines historical charm and modern comfort post-restyling. Key architectural features include a Barovier e Toso chandelier and Quadrifoglio lamp. Discreet Architecture and De.Tales directed the renovation, creating seven suites over two levels. Each space offers unique, tailored designs, continuing a tradition of luxurious villa living since the 1960s.

🛩 Milan Bergamo Airport now hosts BGY Executive, a new facility for private flights located in the northern area. BGY Executive is independent in terms of accessibility and traffic flow. It features two lounges managed by Italy Fbo (Delta Aerotaxi) and Skyservices. Opened in June 2025, the facility was introduced to industry players such as brokers and private airlines. Giacomo Cattaneo, aviation commercial director of Sacbo, highlights the development as a significant enhancement for the airport.