Aperture

💫 Four Seasons Hotel Milano, designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon, has revamped its 118 rooms and suites, blending Milan's rich design heritage with modern elegance. The transformation emphasizes authentic materials, including textured velvet and brass finishes. Distinctive suites like the Fresco Suite, featuring a ceiling fresco by Giocondo Albertolli, and the Renaissance Suite with original stucco ceilings, enhance guest experiences. Common areas, redesigned in 2021 by Patricia Urquiola, feature iconic Italian design elements.

🏖 Nel 2025, San Cassiano, Dolomiti: L'hotel Rosa Alpina riaprirà come un santuario Aman dopo una ristrutturazione a cura di Jean-Michel Gathy. Apertura prevista: 24 luglio. La famiglia Pizzinini continuerà la gestione. Novità: due Aman Suites di 150 mq, Chalet Zeno riconfigurato, e una nuova Aman Spa. Gastronomia arricchita con varie opzioni, inclusi un grill e ristorante giapponese. Offerta estiva e invernale: oltre 1.200 km di piste, trekking, ciclismo, arrampicata. Vlad Doronin, CEO di Aman, sottolinea la posizione unica.

🍷 "Antiche Dogane" seeks a waiter for its new enoteca in Santo Spirito/San Frediano, Florence, opened two months ago. The venue offers Tuscan dishes and a curated wine selection. Requirements: 1+ year experience and English proficiency. Tasks: welcoming guests, menu and wine explanation, order taking, table service, and room setup. Full-time, permanent contract: 16:30/17:00 - 23:00/midnight shifts, one rest day. Salary: €1400-€1500 net, plus bonuses and extra payments.

🏨 W Florence by Marriott is set to open in spring 2025 in Florence, Italy, revitalizing the historic Grand Hotel Majestic building. It features 119 rooms, including 16 suites and a Penthouse with a 140 sqm private terrace. Designed by Genius Loci Architettura and AvroKO, the hotel meets LEED Gold and WELL Silver standards. Dining options include Tratto and Zefiro Rooftop, opening late summer 2025. The hotel also offers a 24/7 gym and flexible meeting spaces.

🛫 Hilton Rome Airport, celebrating 25 years, reveals its revamped accommodations with the renovation of 255 rooms by Studio Lorenzo Bellini Atelier, enhancing airport hospitality. The design draws from the area's historical sea-sky dualism, incorporating elements like boat and airplane-inspired surfaces. Rooms maximize comfort with functional materials, while decorative lamps evoke aquatic birds and sails. The hotel's location, connected to Rome Fiumicino Airport, emphasizes seamless travel continuity for transient guests.

🏨 Borgo Pignano Florence will open in spring 2026 in Montughi, Florence. Set on five hectares, it includes 11 buildings with 32 rooms and suites, ranging from 25-80 sqm. Villa La Sosta, a 385 sqm residence, offers five en-suite rooms and a private pool. The retreat features a 30-meter heated pool, spa, fitness area, and dining led by chef Stefano Cavallini. The culinary experience emphasizes Tuscan tradition with organic produce, across two restaurants and two bars.

🍹 Indaco in Riccione, opened in 2019, transformed a former Grand Hotel laundry into a unique cocktail bar 200 meters from Viale Ceccarini. Founded by Francesco Ricci, chef Cinzia Battarra, and Luca Gallucci, the bar faced initial challenges but gained popularity via social media. Known for its distinctive, visually striking cocktails, Indaco defied local norms. Despite initial struggles, the bar now thrives, balancing creativity with financial stability. Social media has been instrumental in its success.

🍕 Estate 2025, Italia: Panino Giusto espande con 4 nuove aperture a Milano, Verona, e Reggio Emilia, consolidando la sua posizione nel casual dining. Fondato nel 1979, il brand mira a 39 ristoranti entro fine 2025. CEO Antonio Civita sottolinea la crescita sostenibile e l’eccellenza del panino italiano. Settembre 2025 vedrà ulteriori aperture a Bergamo, Genova, Milano e Bolzano. Panino Giusto è una B Corp dal 2020, impegnato in sostenibilità sociale e ambientale.

📖 Chef Domenico Iavarone unveiled a new wine cellar at Zest, the restaurant of Grand Hotel La Favorita in Sorrento. Managed by Mario and Giuseppe Manniello, Zest offers over 500 wine labels, emphasizing Campanian whites and iconic Italian reds. Chef Iavarone presents three tasting menus, supported by a 20-person team. The hotel's dining attracts 80% of hotel guests. The new Grand Hotel Europa is set to open in July 2025, continuing their innovative culinary approach.

🏖 Valtur Cervinia Cristallo Ski Resort joins Preferred Hotels & Resorts' Lifestyle Collection. Located in the Italian Alps, it features 211 rooms and offers a blend of informal and refined hospitality. Key amenities include the Lifestyle Premium Service, a semi-Olympic pool, outdoor ice rink, and some of Europe's highest padel courts. The spa Miele offers holistic treatments. Guests can join the Prefer Hotel Rewards program, part of a network with over 4.5 million members globally.