Aperture

🍺 Doppio Malto sbarca a Pavia, vicino al Ponte Coperto, in via Bramante 6, offrendo birra artigianale e cucina genuina. Fino al 15 giugno, il menu bambini è gratuito la domenica per i bambini fino a 10 anni accompagnati. Ogni mercoledì sera, fino al 31 luglio, studenti universitari godono del 20% di sconto e un dj set. Il locale include giochi come ping pong e biliardo per un'esperienza inclusiva e conviviale.

🏨 NH Collection inaugura il Palazzo Sitano a Palermo, Italia, nel 2025. Situato lungo Corso Vittorio Emanuele, l'hotel offre 86 camere tra Superior, Premium, Junior Suite, e Suite. Originariamente costruito tra il 1712 e il 1860, l'hotel mantiene elementi barocchi. Dispone di sauna, bagno turco, centro fitness, e ospita fino a 56 persone in spazi meeting. Hugo Rovira di Minor Hotels ha sottolineato l'importanza strategica di questa apertura.

🏡 Maison Musa, a new concept of "scattered villas," was launched by Matteo Corridori and Robert Moretti in 2025 at Lake Como. It comprises four villas offering hotel-like services with a minimum stay of one week. The primary market is the USA, with wedding events from the UK and France. Despite slow US bookings and a narrow window, Musa is expanding into other markets like the UAE to counteract reduced arrivals this year.

📰 Greece and Mexico are transforming into luxury travel hotspots. In Greece, the number of 5-star hotels has doubled over the past decade, driven by investments from both international brands like Four Seasons and local groups such as Canaves. Meanwhile, in Mexico, luxury tourism is booming with growth in remote areas like Rivera Nayarit and transformations in Cancun. New projects blend resorts and properties, with a growth cycle of at least six years, spotlighting Punta Mita as a luxury travel hub.

🏨 Ikea debuts as a hotel owner in Spain with the opening of Las Dunas de Santa Catalina Boutique House, a two-star hotel in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, just five minutes from Las Alcaravaneras beach. Managed by Sarton Canarias, Ikea plans a second hotel, Las Vegas de Ciudad Jardín Suites, adding 21 rooms. This expansion follows Ikea's first hotel in Älmhult, Sweden, opened in 1964. In 2024, Spain's hotel sector saw over €3 billion in investments.

🍳 Nicola and Debora Massari opened their new restaurant, CARDINALE, at Via Freguglia 2, Milan, blending Italian culinary tradition with modern efficiency. Partners include Lorenzo Benussi, Roberta Cioffi, and Paolo Coglio. The menu features contemporary Italian cuisine, with unique dishes like Manzo all’olio and Vitello Tonnato, and offers a fast Business Lunch menu option. CARDINALE aims to replicate its high-quality, affordable dining experience across different cities. The restaurant's interior is meticulously designed for an immersive experience.

🏨 NH Collection Hotels & Resorts opens NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano in Palermo, the second NH Collection location in Italy in 2025. This marks the sixth property for Minor Hotels in Sicily. Located in Palermo's historic center on Via Vittorio Emanuele, the palazzo dates back to between 1712-1860. It offers 86 rooms and facilities such as a restaurant, bar, sauna, and fitness center. The venue also includes a meeting room for up to 56 people.

🏖️ Franco Senesi's Chalet Azzurro Capri in Anacapri blends art and nature. The villa features minimalist design, works by artists like Carole Feuerman, and a biodiverse garden. The vineyard, less than half a hectare, produced its first vintage in 2021 with 700 bottles of red and 500 white. Now, 3,000 bottles are commercialized. The estate is also a hub for Liquid Art System, linking galleries across Capri, Ravello, Positano, and Ortigia.

🏖 Rosewood Hotels & Resorts expands to 4 luxury properties in Mexico with the opening of Rosewood Mandarina in Riviera Nayarit, featuring 134 rooms. Part of the Mandarina luxury complex, it includes Mandarina Polo & Equestrian Club and Mandarina Golf Club by Greg Norman. The hotel offers restaurants like La Cocina and Buena Onda, with two more venues set to open by year-end. Rosewood plans a fifth property, Rosewood Mexico City, next year.