Aperture

🏡 The Faro Capel Rosso on Isola del Giglio will reopen for a new luxury and adventure season, offering a 5-star service with a private chef. Visitors can approach the lighthouse by car but must walk a trail through Mediterranean flora. A ferry ride includes a free passage to the lighthouse, which is six kilometers from Giglio Castello. Options for arrival include helicopter, yacht, or sailboat. Pets are welcomed with special amenities.

🏡 Rosewood Hotel Group is expanding into Japan, the Netherlands, and Qatar, with upcoming long-stay segment debuts including the first Rosewood Residence in the United States. Currently, the group has about 30 properties under development worldwide. Sonia Cheng, CEO of Rosewood Hotel Group, emphasizes growth focused on landmark properties. The Rosewood Miyakojima in Japan, Rosewood Amsterdam in a former UNESCO district courthouse set to open in June, and Rosewood Doha in Lusail, Qatar, are part of the expansion, along with Rosewood Mandarina in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, marking the fourth property in the country.

???? Cloud 7 Hotel Roma, part of the Kerten Hospitality lifestyle brand, opened its doors in Rome between via del Corso and via di Pietra, marking its debut in Italy and Europe. The hotel caters to young, digital nomads, and art lovers, seeking a “conscious” travel experience with quality and design. Marloes Knippenberg, CEO of Kerten Hospitality, aims to transform guest experiences with a focus on authentic experiences, innovative design, and community. The hotel is artistically centered, collaborating with local artists and students from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma for site-specific artworks. The brand is expanding its presence in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, integrating local talents and cultural elements. Cloud 7 Hotel Roma offers 37 rooms of various sizes and types, has a panoramic terrace, and is developed over six floors, totaling approximately 2,000 square meters. The interior design is inspired by Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgment,” with warm nuances in communal areas and ethereal tones in rooms. The Social Hub, a common area on the first floor, is designed for socialization, work, and cultural discovery, also serving locals with a welcoming, multifunctional space.

🏠 Cloud 7 by Kerten Hospitality debuts in Rome, Italy, marking its first foray into the city and Europe. Located between Via del Corso and Via di Pietra, close to Piazza di Spagna, the boutique hotel aims to attract design enthusiasts, creatives, and those seeking local culture. CEO Marloes Knippenberg highlights the brand's commitment to authentic experiences, innovative design, and community spirit, indicating it as a step in Kerten Hospitality's global expansion plans, including Europe and Morocco. The hotel caters to young travelers, digital nomads, and art lovers, offering a 'conscious' travel experience without compromising on quality and design. Art curator Agnese Landolfo and Genius Loci Architettura collaborated on the project, integrating site-specific artwork from established and emerging local artists and students from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma. General Manager Romina Lupattelli emphasizes the immersive experience and community-focused atmosphere at Cloud 7 Hotel Roma.

🤗 Tui Group's 500th hotel project will rise in Agadir, Morocco, under the Magic Life brand. Scheduled to open in summer 2027, the facility will boast 427 rooms, three restaurants, four bars, and three pools. The expansion will elevate Tui's portfolio in Morocco, complementing the existing Tui Blue Riu Tikida Beach and Robinson Agadir hotels. Tui aims to grow its portfolio from 433 to 600 hotels in the short term.

📢 BWH Hotels Italia & Malta announces the affiliation of Sure Hotel by BW Hotel Milano in Padova, their fourth in the city. The hotel, owned by Giorgio Boaretto, is a 4-star eco-friendly and pet-friendly establishment with 80 rooms, a 24/7 gym, and two 20-seat meeting rooms. It is located within walking distance of Palazzo della Ragione and 3 km from Musei Civici Eremitani and Cappella degli Scrovegni. The hotel emphasizes sustainability with magnetic key cards to save electricity and towel reuse to conserve water, and welcomes dogs of all sizes.

🌊 Norwegian Cruise Line took delivery of the Norwegian Aqua from Fincantieri, marking its 20th fleet ship and the inaugural ship of the new Prima Plus class. The Norwegian Luna's exterior completion was celebrated as it touched water for the first time, with interior outfitting set for a Spring 2026 debut. Norwegian Aqua, 10% larger than its predecessors, accommodates 3,571 passengers, features the Aqua Slidecoaster, and sails to the Caribbean, Bermuda, and Great Stirrup Cay. After European inaugural cruises, it will cross from Southampton to the U.S. on March 28, 2025, arriving on April 4, for inaugural events in Boston and New York City, before regular departures from Miami, Port Canaveral, and NYC.

🏡 Sir Rocco Forte announces the reopening of Verdura Resort, a Sicilian hospitality icon, revealing a comprehensive renovation in 2025. The resort introduces a new mixology bar, Scirocco, and three restaurants: L’Osteria, Zagara, and Buongiorno. A 16th-century Saracen tower area now features the Japanese-Sicilian fusion restaurant Nagori, a shopping area, and the refreshed Liolà restaurant. The main entrance, redesigned by Olga Polizzi, Director of Design at Rocco Forte Hotels, welcomes guests into a sanctuary bathed in golden light. The resort, set in 230 hectares of Sicilian nature, aims to elevate the luxury hospitality and privacy experience for guests in the 2025 season.

🏖 In Marina di Modica, the Terradamari Resort & Spa, part of Hilton's Tapestry Collection, opened on February 14 with a 65% booking rate for 2025, leading with British, American, German, and French guests. The resort features 42 rooms, a spa, and an outdoor pool. It represents a €16 million investment by Gruppo Minardo, creating 40 jobs and revitalizing the local economy with Sicilian craftsmanship and tourism-focused youth opportunities. Average stays range from two nights before June to four during summer.

🏖️ The Elysium Hotel in Paphos undergoes a €10 million renovation, introducing 48 new suites designed by Cypriot architect Eraklis Papachristou, harmonious spaces, and Mediterranean materials. Facilities include Garden Villa Suites with private gardens and plunge pools, and adult-only Studio Suites with queen-size beds and private terraces. Renovation completion is set for spring-summer 2025, enhancing the resort with native plant gardens and balancing tradition with innovation.