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🍕 Denis Lovatel expands PIANETA PIZZA in Milan with two new locations: Denis Milano Navigli at Ripa di Porta Ticinese 67 and Denis Milano Ravizza at via Carlo Ravizza 8. Originally established in 1976, the brand offers a sustainable, crispy pizza experience. Denis Navigli features 60 indoor seats, 40 event spaces, and 50 outdoor seats, whereas Denis Ravizza has 80 indoor seats, expanding outdoors in summer. Known for their artistic interiors, both sites host cultural events and feature gourmet pizzas.

📍 Omnia Hotels, owned by Francesco and Riccardo Lazzarini, is revitalizing Rome’s hospitality scene. Daniela Baldelli, director of sales & marketing, highlights their approach of rejuvenating iconic buildings. Notable projects include transforming the Shangri-La into a business hub in Eur and reviving Hotel San Martin. Following the reopening of Hotel Imperiale on Via Veneto, the former Hotel Mondial is under renovation as their eighth property, offering a diverse portfolio of Italian hospitality.

🌍 Ferruccio Tirone, founder of Controvento-FT Collection, presented at the TTG Travel Experience in 2025. Key updates include two Seychelles re-openings and a new Maldives entry, highlighting Italian market growth. Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles, a 4* Plus on Mahé, and Paradise Sun Hotel on Praslin were unveiled. The collection features Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas and Ananea Madivaru in the Maldives, with 110 villas and 9 restaurants. Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara marks growth in Oman.

🎁 Fiasconaro, Sicily's iconic pastry brand from Castelbuono, opens its first U.S. pop-up shop in SoHo, Manhattan, from October 14, 2025, to January 15, 2026, at 422 West Broadway. Offering artisanal panettone and more, the store aligns with Thanksgiving and winter festivities. The U.S., representing 13% of Fiasconaro's revenue, is its top foreign market. Known for quality, Fiasconaro has received accolades like the Cristoforo Colombo Medal and collaborated with Dolce&Gabbana, highlighting Sicilian excellence.

🏨 Auberge Collection is expanding its luxury hotel portfolio worldwide, adding new locations in Florence, Geneva, and soon London, as well as Dallas, Miami Beach, Houston, and Puerto Rico. At the World’s Best Awards 2025, they led all hotel groups with 9 properties topping categories and 15 in the Top 500 list. In Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards, 20 of their properties were ranked among the world’s best, with 6 taking first place.

🏨 Amagi Secret by Atmosphere, a boutique hotel in Tangalle, Sri Lanka, marks Atmosphere Core's debut in the country. Opening in late 2026, it spans 11 acres, featuring 33 villas with private pools, including six 40 sqm lakeview villas, 23 one-bedroom 60 sqm villas, and four two-bedroom family villas of 111 sqm. Amenities include all-day dining, a poolside bar, a Sri Lankan cuisine restaurant, and wellness services. Developed with Amagi Group, it emphasizes sustainability and cultural appreciation.

🌎 Bolivia is emerging as a tourist hotspot. Who? Bolivia, guided by Minister Zenón Mamani. When? Celebrating its 200th independence anniversary on August 6. Where? South America, with sites like Isla Incahuasi and Salar de Uyuni. What? Welcomed 561,000 tourists in the first half of the year, eyeing a record year with past earnings of €89 million from 991,000 visitors. How? Through projects like Parque del Cretaceo expansion and improved air connections, bolstered by international investments and awards.

📅 On October 3, 2023, in New York, the UN reported a 25% increase in global hunger, affecting 828 million people, primarily in Africa and Asia. The increase is attributed to climate change, conflicts, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Food Programme has requested $6.8 billion in aid by December to address the crisis. Key initiatives focus on sustainable agriculture and improved food distribution systems to combat the escalating hunger issue.

🛠 THDP transformed the De Montel stables into Milan's largest thermal park. The renovation was showcased on October 10, 2025, by we:ll magazine. Located in Milan, Italy, this ambitious project is designed to repurpose historical architecture while enhancing urban wellness facilities. The transformation highlights a blend of historical preservation and modern wellness amenities, contributing significantly to the city's cultural and leisure offerings.

🏨 2025, Marina di Pietrasanta, Italy: The former La Versiliana complex has been transformed by q-bic studio into the Re-Versiliana hotel. This new accommodation features an industrial design with reclaimed furnishings, vintage details, and rooms in three color schemes. The transformation was captured in an article published on October 10, 2025, by Margherita Toffolon in we:ll magazine.