Aperture

🏖 Paradise Lodge, a 4-star hotel in Livigno, reopened in March 2025 after an extensive renovation. Owned by Riccardo Canepari, the hotel features 39 rooms with alpine design ranging from 25-60 sqm. Concreta provided custom furniture. The 600 sqm Soaria Spa includes saunas, a heated pool, and a 6,000 sqm garden for wellness activities. Art Domus designed the interior. The restaurant offers gourmet regional dishes.

🏖 Blu Hotels acquired Sport Hotel Cristal in Maso Corto, Val Senales, for €6 million. By 2026, it will undergo a €5 million renovation to form the Blu Senales Family & Sport Resort with Hotel Zirm. The resort will include 145 rooms, two restaurants, a wellness center, and an Olympic pool. Nicola Risatti, CEO, aims to position it among Alto Adige's largest and most modern hotels, enhancing Val Senales as an international tourist destination.

🏖 Aman Rosa Alpina, located in San Cassiano, Dolomites, reopens on July 24 after renovations led by architect Jean-Michel Gathy. The Pizzinini family, including Hugo and Ursula, oversee operations. Upgrades include two new 150 sqm suites and a redesigned 280 sqm Chalet Zeno. Features include a Japanese restaurant, three pools, and wellness spa. Aman CEO, Vlad Doronin, emphasizes the hotel's unique spirit and regional culture. Exclusive amenities include private dining experiences.

🛒 Accor is expanding its economy brand Ibis in Europe, which began in 1974 in Bordeaux. With over 2,500 hotels globally, Ibis targets quality and value. Recent openings include locations in Germany, Belgium, and Estonia. Upcoming projects feature the Ibis Styles Madrid Airport Valdebas with 260 rooms and the Ibis Budget Madrid Albasanz with 99 rooms. New airport hotels will open in Berlin, Hungary, and Poland, each offering unique amenities for travelers.

🏖 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.