Aperture

📍 Mövenpick debuts in Italy, specifically in Bari, Puglia, through the opening of Mövenpick Hotel Bari in the Murat district. Opening in 2025, this hotel, managed by Greenblu Hotels & Resorts, features 186 rooms, a private spa, 12 modular meeting rooms, and the Connubio Bistrot. It transforms the historic Palace Hotel with a sustainable redesign, aiming to attract both business and leisure travelers. Christine Pesin of Accor highlights Italy's significance as a strategic market.

🏨 Four Seasons opens its largest lounge at the Four Seasons Resort Oahu, spanning over 200 square meters. The Club Lounge, exclusive to Club and Suite guests, operates daily from 6:30 to 20:00, offering breakfast, snacks, beverages, and evening cocktails. General Manager Michael Mestraud highlights its personalized service, featuring a dedicated concierge, locally sourced culinary offerings, and ocean views. This new venue aims to provide unrivaled comfort and memorable experiences.

🗽 In 2028, a new Club Med resort with 250 rooms will open in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, 70 minutes from Sam Ratulangi International Airport. Offering views of the Molucca Sea and Mount Klabat, it will feature international and local Manado cuisine. The project aims for a BREEAM “Very Good” certification, creating over 1,000 jobs. Club Med is also renewing its Bali resort contract and renovating Bintan, emphasizing its commitment to Indonesia.

📍 Red Sea Global will open luxury resorts on Shura Island, Saudi Arabia, starting in the coming weeks. Three resorts—SLS, EDITION, and InterContinental—will debut first, with a total of 11 in the coming months. Guests can arrive via Shura crossing, featuring Saudi Arabia's longest internal bridge. The Red Sea International Airport serves the area. Exclusive residences are to be completed by late 2025. SLS offers 150 rooms, EDITION has 240, and InterContinental features 210.

🏖 Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa in Mauritius will reopen on October 16 after a five-month, €20 million renovation, introducing the "Shandrani for 2" adults-only area with 69 rooms. Managing Director Sheila Filippi reports a 44% increase in Italian guests. The resort features an exclusive "Purple for 2" bar and "Serendipity" restaurant, led by Master Chef Moorogun Coopen. Additionally, Victoria Beachcomber Resort & Spa completed renovations of all 295 rooms in August. Direct Ita Airways flights from Rome will double from November 7.

🏨 Moxy Hotels debuts in Verona with Moxy Verona, the only Marriott in the city, opened by ACHM Hotels by Marriott. Designed by Vastint Italy, it's the second Moxy managed by ACHM, following Moxy Pompeii's opening in March. The hotel features 131 rooms with motion-sensor LED lighting and smart TVs. The 24/7 Moxy Bar serves snacks round-the-clock. Antonio Catalán highlights the hotel’s appeal to the new generation of travelers seeking authentic experiences.

🛫 South African Airways and Discovery unveiled a revamped national departures lounge at Cape Town International Airport, South Africa. The 1,200 sqm space offers modern amenities, dining areas, work booths, fast Wi-Fi, and universal charging ports. This upgrade is part of a larger plan, including OR Tambo and Chief Dawid Stuurman lounges, with investments over $15 million. Post-2021 recovery, SAA optimized routes and expanded its fleet to position South Africa as a global premium travel hub.

🏨 W Florence, parte di W Hotels di Marriott Bonvoy, apre a Firenze nell'ex Grand Hotel Majestic. Dispone di 119 camere, 16 suite e una Penthouse. Il design combina elementi storici e moderni, con un cortile centrale e un rooftop garden. Il costo per una notte a luglio parte da 745 euro, in agosto da 608 euro. La struttura offre una palestra 24/7 e esperienze culinarie uniche, rivolta a una clientela internazionale di fascia alta.

🍅 Cirio, March 2025, Italy, launches a new line of 190g ready-made sauces in response to market trends, targeting smaller households and reducing food waste. The range includes five varieties, featuring the first Cirio Vegetable Ragù. The sauces use 100% Italian ingredients and are vegan-certified. The Italian ready-made sauce market reaches a value of €412 million, with 69.3% penetration. ???? Cirio aims to capture demand for smaller portions, plant-based options, and innovative flavors.

🏨 B&B HOTELS opens B&B HOTEL First in Calenzano, strategically located between Florence and Prato. The hotel features 75 modern rooms, an outdoor pool, bar, restaurant, meeting rooms for up to 150 people, free parking, 24-hour reception, a 24/7 shop, and pet-friendly services. Just 30 minutes from Florence and 15 from Prato, it caters to both business travelers and tourists. Liliana Comitini emphasizes the brand's commitment to accessible quality hospitality.