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🏖 Le Dune Resort in Porto Palo di Menfi, Sicily, is now part of BWH Hotels Italia & Malta's Signature Collection by Best Western. The 4-star beachfront resort features 52 rooms, including standard and junior suites. Amenities include adult and children’s pools, jacuzzis, a private beach, fitness area, and beach volleyball. The hotel also offers internal and external parking, massage services, and an airport shuttle. This marks the 11th BWH hotel in Sicily.

🏨 Finca Victoria, a luxury hotel by Salomon Hospitality, opens in Cala de Sa Riera, Begur, following a €12 million investment. The hotel, part of Design Hotels by Marriott, features 38 rooms, including 12 suites, over 3,800 square meters. Managed by Majestic Hotel Group, it includes two restaurants, a spa, and exclusive amenities. By 2026, Salomon plans to operate 16 hotels, expanding its portfolio in Europe.

🏨 Hilton’s Tru brand, launched in 2016, boasts over 300 hotels globally. Recent expansions include new locations in Chile, Colombia, and Vietnam. By summer 2025, new hotels will open in Montreal, Canada, and Saltillo, Mexico. In the U.S., construction is underway in Nashville, San Diego, Cleveland, Huntsville, Norwalk, and Cape Girardeau. Updates include mobile desks, improved lighting, and high-back seating for better adaptability and socialization. The brand caters to business and leisure guests, enhancing comfort and functionality.

🏰 Mandarin Oriental debuts in Umbria, Italy, with the Castello di Procopio in Migiana di Monte Tezio, Perugia. Originally built by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, the estate spans 4 hectares and features olive groves and vineyards. The castle offers 8 unique bedrooms accommodating 16 guests, an infinity pool, spa suite, and private cinema. Restoration was guided by historical documents, ensuring architectural authenticity. Nightly rates range from €5,000 to €22,000.

🏖 In 2025, the medieval Castello di Procopio in Umbria, originally a fortress by Frederick Barbarossa, joined Mandarin Oriental's Exceptional Homes. The estate, restored meticulously by artisans, spans four hectares with olive groves and vineyards. It features eight uniquely furnished bedrooms for up to 16 guests, a heated infinity pool, a spa suite with a sauna, and a private cinema. Ersev Demiroz, general manager, emphasizes unparalleled guest experiences.

🏨 Matera and Noto: In 2025, Matera hosts Vetera Matera, a Relais & Châteaux hotel with 23 rooms, including 8 suites, blending medieval to 19th-century styles. Noto's Q92 Noto, opened in 2021, offers 10 rooms with Sicilian luxury. Riposto's Zash in Sicily has 16 suites, including pool villas. Umbria's Vocabolo Moscatelli features 12 adults-only rooms. Tuscany's Podere 1384 provides 6 rooms, focusing on personal experiences and contemporary art. Discover more in TTG Luxury.

🏖 NEMI Hotel in Milan collaborates with De Montel Terme, offering guests exclusive wellness packages. These packages combine hotel stays with thermal spa experiences, highlighting quality and personalized service. Special offers are accessible via De Montel's site for NEMI guests using a dedicated code. Flyers with QR codes at De Montel simplify access to these services. This partnership aims to enhance Milan's hospitality and wellness offerings.

🏨 NH Firenze has reopened after a significant restyling. Located near Porta al Prato and Parco delle Cascine, it features 152 redesigned rooms with warm tones and modern comforts. The Narciso Rooftop Pool & Bar offers pool access daily from 10:00 to 18:30 and a bar open until 24:00. The restaurant, led by Chef Michael Antognozzi, blends Italian and international cuisine. For events, the hotel boasts a congress center with nine versatile meeting rooms, accommodating up to 130 people.

🏨 St. Regis plans to debut in Costa Rica in 2027, opening its first Caribbean resort in the Gulf of Papagayo. Set on 49 acres with 600 meters of beachfront, the property will feature 120 luxury rooms and 143 private residences. Amenities include 6 restaurants, pools, a spa, a beach club, and event spaces. Construction has begun, and it will become the seventh St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in the Caribbean.

☕ In 2024, Conti Valerio Srl opened the "Mignon Factory" near Florence, doubling its Sesto Fiorentino plant. The factory focuses on advanced coffee grinders for prosumers, with target markets including Germany, North America, UK, and Middle East. Featuring over 20 models, the Mignon line gained popularity on e-commerce platforms, intensified by COVID-19's domestic coffee craze. New models, such as Libra 65 and Zero 65, launched at Copenhagen's World Of Coffee, emphasize versatility and minimal coffee retention. Conti Valerio reported a €60 million turnover in 2024, with 98% from exports.