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🏖 Sun Siyam Resorts introduces 24/24 all-inclusive access this month, following the success of Siyam World's all-inclusive premium plan. Guests can enjoy 24-hour access to multiple restaurants, drinks, and a variety of activities and entertainment, including snorkeling safaris, dolphin cruises, sunset fishing, spa credits, and water sports, tailored to cater to both relaxation and adventure seekers. The offerings vary across different resorts.

🏨 BWH Hotels Italia & Malta announces the addition of Turin City Centre to its portfolio, marking the group's seventh hotel in Turin. The Sure Hotel by Best Western, housed in a historical building from the 1800s, features 56 elegantly furnished rooms and a meeting room that can accommodate up to 40 people. The hotel is located near Porta Nuova station and offers a covered parking area and functional workspaces. Fabio Borio and Gabriela Cristiani express satisfaction with the partnership, emphasizing quality and strategic support. Fabrizio Doria of BWH highlights the group's commitment to meeting traveler needs and expanding their presence in central locations.

🍴 In Milan's Brera district, the all day dining IT Maison opened within the Boutique Hotel VMaison. Founded by Alessio Matrone and Danilo Caruso, IT's brand restaurants exist in Ibiza, London, Milan, Porto Cervo, and Tulum. Executive Chef Romualdo Palladino and Head Chef Alex Pochynok lead the culinary experience, supported by Bar Manager Edoardo Raimondi for signature cocktails. The VMaison Interior studio designed the welcoming space. IT Maison caters to hotel guests and external clients from breakfast through after-dinner service, from 7:00 am to 1:00 am daily. Contact at +39 377 0297030 or reservations@itmaison.com.

🍔 Burger King's latest restaurant opens on October 31 at the Centro Commerciale Le Corti in Varese, Italy, marking the fourth directly-owned outlet in the region and the 92nd in Italy. Spanning 283 sqm with 76 indoor and 20 outdoor seats, this outlet employs 20 staff members. The restaurant features modern digital order methods, including QR code table ordering via the Burger King app, which also supports the "Be The King" loyalty program. Additional services include table service and home delivery. In 2024, Burger King continues its Italian expansion with 276 restaurants nationwide, including 34 opened in 2023. Over 20 million Italians enjoy Burger King's wide selection of products, ranging from grilled beef to fresh hand-cut veggies and a Plant-Based line. Burger King Restaurants Italia SpA, founded in 1954 and part of QSRP group, operates over 270 outlets in Italy, creating jobs for more than 5,000 people.

🔵 Alice Ceramica's Form collection features a sinuous and elegant geometry with 13 sink variants, 6 sanitary ware options, and various color solutions. The lavatory series includes ten shapes with three raised-edge, three smooth-fading, and three shallow but taller basin designs, as well as a suspended version and three new built-in models. Their antibacterial aliglaze+ enamel eliminates up to 99.9% of bacteria and is wear and abrasion-resistant, emphasizing hygiene, water-saving, easy cleaning, and noise reduction.

🌏 Curio Collection by Hilton opened the Keight Hotel in Opatija, Croatia on October 25. The boutique hotel offers 54 rooms, features a panoramic sun terrace with a pool overlooking Kvarner Bay, and claims Opatija's largest indoor pool within its wellness center. Additional amenities include a multipurpose meeting room, parking, and the 'Pierrot' restaurant that celebrates Croatian culinary traditions.

🏡 Rosewood's 2025 pipeline includes global expansion with a focus on Italy, planning Rome and Milan openings in 2026. Rosewood Doha will feature a luxury hotel with 155 rooms and suites, 162 serviced apartments, and 276 residences. Rosewood Miyakojima in Japan will have 55 all-villa structures with private pools. Rosewood Mandarina, opening in early 2025 in Mexico's Riviera Nayarit, will offer 134 suites with private terraces and pools. In Amsterdam, the former Palace of Justice will transform into a 134-room hotel, and in London, The Chancery Rosewood in Mayfair will have 144 rooms and suites.

🏨 Turin City Centre joined the BWH Hotels Italia & Malta network as a Sure Hotel by Best Western. Owners Fabio Borio and Gabriela Cristiani express their enthusiasm for the collaboration. The hotel, situated in a historical building from the 1800s, is located near Porta Nuova station in Turin, featuring 56 rooms and a meeting room for up to 40 people. BWH Hotels Italia & Malta now boasts 7 establishments in central Turin, enhancing traveler support and prestigious locations.

🍕 Giomà, a pizzeria in Tuscolano, Rome, was inaugurated by Giovanni Spinelli and Marco Bonanni and features a renovated space with a capacity of 90 seats. Francesca Scali leads the team at Giomà, which offers a diverse menu including classic fried appetizers, hamburgers (200g chicken/turkey, or 250g Angus beef), and pizzas like the 72-hour leavened "tonda" that combines Roman and Neapolitan styles. Giomà is open every evening from 19:30-23:30 at Via Calpurnio Fiamma, 40-44, Rome, contactable at 06 7674 717.

🏨 Ray Lo Faso, General Manager of Gruppo Bulgarella, active in construction for over a century, focuses on hospitality investments, especially in the 'quadrilateral' cities of Rome, Milan, Florence, Venice, and seaside structures. Bulgarella is renovating the ex Motel Agip in Palermo with completion expected by early 2025, and working on projects at ex Colonia Olivetti in Marinella di Sarzana, and Hotel Bristol in Viareggio, aiming to expand to Rome and Milan. Challenges include unclear renovation bonuses and lack of a unified tourism strategy, affecting investment and development.