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🌳 Who? Ex Dogana di San Lorenzo, Antonio Perazzi, Rizoma Architetture, Frankey. When? June 7, 2025. Where? The Social Hub, Rome. What? A new park with over 300 trees and various installations opened to promote biodiversity and urban pollution mitigation. How? With an investment over €2 million, sustainable landscape design, and events like Open Day featuring art, music, and workshops.

📅 27 maggio 2025, Milano: The Glamour Hotel Event, organizzato da Hotelmypassion, si è tenuto al Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá. L'evento ha accolto figure chiave dell'ospitalità di lusso, tra cui CEO, direttori e proprietari di hotel. Il menu includeva cocktail come il Paloma & French 75, piatti gourmet e musica della DJ messicana May. Presenti rappresentanti di gruppi come Rocco Forte Hotels, Marriott International e Planetaria Hotels, tra altri.

☕ Rhea, illycaffè, and Arbitrade have partnered to enhance the coffee experience at Barcelona Airport, which serves over 55 million passengers annually. They installed energy-efficient machines, rhFS2 and rhFS1, offering premium beverages. The project focuses on sustainability and quality, utilizing Rhea's advanced technology and illycaffè's high-quality blends. Rhea's machines are strategically placed to provide a fast and intuitive service. The initiative aligns with Rhea’s and illycaffè’s commitment to sustainability and premium offerings.

🏠 Interhome, gestendo 4,000 unità in Spagna e Italia, affronta sfide legali e di integrazione nella gestione di proprietà. Chekin migliora l'efficienza dei check-in attraverso scansioni OCR, riducendo errori e tempi di attesa. Automazione con Chekin garantisce conformità legale e semplifica registrazioni, migliorando la soddisfazione degli ospiti. Presto implementazione in Portogallo. Prova gratuita di 14 giorni disponibile per le aziende interessate.

💻 BWH Hotels Italia & Malta introduces myWO, a free coworking service following success in France, expanding to Italy. This initiative offers flexible workspaces within hotels, equipped with ergonomic chairs, fast Wi-Fi, quiet zones, meeting rooms, and a special menu. Guests must make a purchase to access these spaces. Loyalty program members receive a 10% discount. myWO is available in major cities and smaller centers, near transport hubs, enhancing business travel and remote work options.

📈 In 2025, hotels must prioritize personalized customer communication. A Forbes study shows 81% of consumers prefer tailored interactions. Effective segmentation requires dividing customers into homogeneous groups based on booking data, preferences, and online interactions. This strategy enhances loyalty, intelligent upselling, and reduces OTA dependency. Key segmentation factors include stay dates, country of origin, tariff codes, room types, and booking channels. These insights drive targeted offers, improving customer value and conversion rates.

📑 Alloggiati Web, a mandatory platform by Polizia di Stato, requires Italian accommodations to register guest data per legal requirements. Data like name, nationality, and ID must be reported within 24 hours. Non-compliance can lead to penalties. Chekin automates this, ensuring legal compliance, real-time ID verification, and integrates with ISTAT for statistical reporting. Setup takes 2-3 days, offering a modern check-in experience. Post-may 2025, digital document verification replaces in-person ID checks.

🏨 Milan Marriott Hotel, led by Russotti Gestioni Hotels, is undergoing a major transformation to be completed by late 2025, ahead of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics. The hotel has 317 rooms, with 180 already renovated. A 3,000 sqm congress center will be fully operational by September 2025. The redesign, by Spagnulo & Partners, includes a new club bar, terrace, and all-day dining. Russotti Gestioni Hotels oversees 1,476 rooms and 17,000 sqm of congress space across Italy.

📍 The Glamour Hotel Event 2025, organized by HOTELMYPASSION, took place at Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá in Milan. Over 100 industry leaders attended, discussing luxury hospitality trends. Creative direction by Monia Ronconi, the event featured gourmet experiences at SACHI Restaurant and music by DJ May. Key participants included representatives from Rocco Forte Hotels, Four Seasons Milano, and Mandarin Oriental Milano. Supported by brands like Simmons and Coldwell Banker Commercial, the event emphasized Milan's role in luxury hospitality.

🎓 Roma, 28 maggio: 24ORE Business School unveils three new Masters focused on hospitality. The Professional Master in Heritage Management starts on June 20, and the Master in Hôtellerie and Luxury Hospitality begins on October 27, both available in Rome or via live streaming. The event emphasized Rome's role as a hub for international hospitality, aligning with Jubilee 2025. Key speakers included Monica Mattinzoli and Alice Acciarri, highlighting the importance of sustainable and advanced professional training.