Aperture

🏖 Courmayeur, July 2025, marks the European debut of Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, a collaboration with Castello Sgr. Managed by Halldis by Vita, the property features 44 units ranging from studios to five-room apartments. Located near ski lifts, it offers premium amenities like reserved parking, wellness area, and gym, targeting national and international tourists. This venture taps into the growing serviced apartment market, blending apartment privacy with hotel-like services.

🍴 NH Collection Grand Hotel Palazzo dei Dogi in Venice launches "Da Lorenzo – Al Giardino Segreto," a new restaurant by six-time Michelin-starred chef Paulo Airaudo. Offering 18 seats, it features two tasting menus of seven and eleven courses, highlighting Venetian and Argentine flavors. Located within a 2,000-square-meter historic botanical garden, the hotel in Cannaregio boasts 64 rooms, including a Presidential Suite. This project reflects contemporary hospitality deeply rooted in the local culture.

🏨 Coima sgr finalized an agreement to acquire 100% of the existing debt of the historic Hotel des Bains del Lido di Venezia, enabling its renovation. Financed through the Coima Des Bains Fund, the project involves investors like Enpam, Cassa Forense, and Abu Dhabi's Eagle Hills, led by Mohamed Alabbar. Venice's mayor, Luigi Brugnaro, supports this step towards urban regeneration, aligning with efforts since 2015 to revitalize the island.

🚢 Variety Cruises recently revamped its Greece-based fleet over seven months. The Galileo and Harmony V sailboats, each accommodating 49 passengers, underwent full renovations, featuring redesigned seating, new outdoor bars, and updated cabins. The Harmony V received new furnishings, flooring, lighting, and soundproofing. Additionally, six other ships saw cabin and deck upgrades, along with maintenance on shafts and rudders. This comprehensive overhaul enhances the company's offerings for travelers seeking luxury cruising experiences.

🏨 Il 3 luglio, il Falkensteiner Family Resort Lido in Val Pusteria riapre con nuove esperienze per gli ospiti. Presenta tre nuove categorie di camere, tra cui l'Exclusive Suite Falkytent e l'Exclusive SPA Suite. La Smart Family Room è ideale per famiglie con nonni. Il nuovo ristorante “Dodici” offre tre menu distinti. Un'offerta di apertura include uno sconto del 20% per soggiorni di almeno 3 notti, prenotabili fino al 4 luglio.

🍽 Il 15 giugno a Roma, via Massaciuccoli, apre il primo ristorante di Mirco Alessandrini (CiccioGamer89). L'influente content creator, con oltre 3.6 milioni di iscritti su YouTube, collabora con IN-SANE e KUIRI nel progetto STAR KITCHEN. In 6 mesi, i suoi hamburger hanno generato oltre 500.000 euro tramite Deliveroo. STAR KITCHEN mira a creare nuovi marchi nel food, con master class, food truck, e pop-up store in Italia.

🏖 Masseria Torre Maizza in Savelletri, managed by Rocco Forte Hotels, expands with "Borgo degli Ulivi" opening in July 2025, adding 11 rooms and suites, each with private pools and gardens. Designs by Olga Polizzi include 6 Junior Suites (55 m²), 4 Corner Suites (70 m²), and one Itria Suite (75 m²). New 2025 itineraries offer cultural and culinary experiences in Valle d’Itria. Culinary offerings crafted by Fulvio Pierangelini include Carosello, Violetta Pool Bar, Bouganvillea, and Lido Bambù.

🛒 NYX Hotels by Leonardo Hotels is opening a new urban lifestyle hotel in Rome's Prati district in summer 2025. The former Hotel Cicerone site is being redeveloped with a €30 million investment, featuring 324 contemporary rooms, conference rooms, and two restaurants offering modern Roman and international street food. Aiming for BREEAM “Very Good” certification, it will incorporate sustainable materials and technology. The hotel will also host a permanent art gallery with works from renowned and emerging artists.

📊 limehome plans to manage 35 serviced apartments in Milan's Via Dante, near the Duomo, opening in 2026. The project features sustainable materials and energy efficiency, with 10 units having private balconies, including a panoramic view from the sixth floor. Limehome aims for 400 operational units in Italy by 2026, with 500 more contracts planned within 12 months. The expansion includes locations like Bari, Salerno, and Florence.

🍣 Tako Sushi has launched its third restaurant in Rome on Via Baldo degli Ubaldi 231 in the Aurelia area. Founded by Linda Lu and Marco Xie in 2019, the brand offers a menu combining à la carte and All You Can Eat options. Prices are €20.90 for lunch, €23.90 on weekends, and €30.90 for dinner. The new location features 250 seats and a distinctive design by ColliDanielarchitetto, inspired by Memphis movement and pop art.