Aperture

🏖 Castello Sgr, through the HIIP II fund, acquires a former ski lift station in Dolonne, Courmayeur, from Betadelta Srl, aiming for high-end serviced apartments. The project will offer 60 apartments with 190 beds by late 2025, including amenities like a lounge bar and wellness center. Managed by Halldis by Vita, acquired in August 2024, the project’s estimated value is €20 million. This aligns with Castello Sgr's strategy for high-potential tourist locales.

🏨 MGallery Collection debutterà in Albania con il Green Coast Hotel, a circa un’ora dal nuovo Vlora International Airport, sulla spiaggia di Palasë. L’hotel offrirà 131 camere, tra cui suite spaziose e una suite presidenziale, con viste sul Mar Ionio. Gli ospiti potranno godere di un’offerta wellness distribuita su 5 piani, spazi meeting e opzioni culinarie. Le suite celebrano la cultura albanese con dettagli artigianali unici.

🏨 Hilton, partnering with Gdf Hotels, launched the Hilton Turin Centre in the heart of Turin, Italy, replacing the former Hotel Golden Palace. The hotel features 175 rooms, including 36 suites, and offers a restaurant, spa, and multiple meeting spaces. Chef Luca Gubelli leads the culinary team. The establishment is strategically vital for Gdf Hotel, highlighting growth in Italy, as noted by David Kelly of Hilton. The hotel combines modern comfort with local cultural immersion.

🏨 Four Seasons will open a luxury hotel in Seville in 2027, collaborating with Blasson Property Investments on an €80 million project. Located in the Generali building at Plaza Nueva, the hotel will feature 60 rooms and suites, restaurants, wellness spaces, and event areas after extensive renovations. This will be Four Seasons' third hotel in Spain, following locations in Madrid and Mallorca. Seville's mayor, José Luis Sanz, emphasized the city's strategy to attract premium tourism.

📍 Four Seasons Hotel Milano, in the heart of Milan, unveiled 118 newly redesigned rooms and suites by renowned designer Pierre-Yves Rochon in July 2025. The transformation honors Milanese design through collaborations with Italian brands Poliform and Rubelli. Iconic suites, like the Fresco Suite featuring an original Giocondo Albertolli fresco, and Renaissance Suite, offer luxurious, art-filled experiences. Previous 2021 restyling of common areas by Patricia Urquiola, complemented with furnishings from Cassina and Flos, enhances the hotel's cosmopolitan appeal.

🏨 Minor Hotels announced four new hotel brands: The Wolseley Hotels, Minor Reserve Collection, Colbert Collection, and iStay. These brands target luxury, premium, and select market segments. By 2027, Minor Hotels aims to reach 850 properties globally. Ian Di Tullio, Chief Commercial Officer, emphasized the expansion's role in meeting evolving traveler and investor demands. The company plans to announce new developments for each brand in the coming months, enhancing Minor Hotels' diverse portfolio.

🏨 Falkensteiner Hotel Bozen WaltherPark opens on July 10, 2025, in Bolzano’s WaltherPark district. This elegant urban retreat offers 114 rooms designed by Aggi Bruch and Muza Lab London. The fourth-floor Acquapura Spa overlooks the Catinaccio mountains. The rooftop hosts Mochi Sushi.Grill.Rooftop Bar, serving Japanese-inspired dishes. Architect David Chipperfield designed the hotel, part of a larger WaltherPark development, including a shopping center and underground parking. CEO Otmar Michaeler and President Erich Falkensteiner highlight the project's uniqueness.

🏨 Falkensteiner Hotel Bozen WaltherPark opened in Bolzano, Italy, as part of the WaltherPark complex, which will be fully operational by the end of 2025. The hotel has 114 rooms, an Acquapura SPA, and a rooftop restaurant. The project was designed by David Chipperfield Architects with interiors by Muza Lab London and Aggi Bruch. The sixth floor features the first Mochi Sushi.Grill.Rooftop Bar in South Tyrol, inspired by Japanese izakaya culture.

🍹 In July 2025, the Ambrosia Bar atop Hotel Artemide in Rome reopened, featuring low-alcohol cocktails. Mixologist Maurizio Zuddio leads with a Greek mythology-inspired menu. The hotel offers stylish rooms and a panoramic terrace near historical Roman sites. Ambrosia emphasizes hospitality and creativity, aiming for inclusive and responsible drinking. The bar blends artistic Greek inspirations and modern mixology, promoting consumer engagement and return visits.

🍺 Al centro di Milano, il primo KoRo Café d'Italia apre vicino al Duomo. Il locale, con un design in legno e toni pastello, offre un menù completamente vegan o vegetariano, con colazioni, pranzi e merende. Collaborando con la pasticceria vegana Nepà, KoRo propone dolci come muffin e brownies. Situato in Corso di Porta Vittoria 14, apre lun-ven 7:00-18:00, sab 9:00-18:00, dom 10:00-16:00.