Italy Tourism News
First Roma Aqua to open this summer
The First Roma Aqua, the third Pavilions hotel in Rome, will open in June. The property will be the first hotel to represent the rebranding of the group, initiated early this year.
Capri Palace, Jumeirah to open in April
Reopening as Capri Palace, Jumeirah in April, the beautiful property enjoys an idyllic location in bustling Anacapri, one of the most exclusive and unspoiled parts of the island.
DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste opens in Italy
Tucked beside the Slovenian border on the coast of the Adriatic sea is the north eastern Italian city of Trieste, home to the restored 20th century palazzo that is DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste.
Sink Venice: City counts cost following historic floods
Luigi Brugnaro, mayor of Venice, has said flooding in the city will leave a “permanent mark”. With severe flooding in leaving much of the Italian tourism capital under water, the mayor said the disaster was a direct result of climate change.
Corinthia signs with Reuben brothers for Rome property
The Reuben brothers have acquired an historic property in the centre of Rome and entered into contractual arrangements with Corinthia Hotels to develop, lease and operate it. The property is the former seat of the Central Bank of Italy on Parliament Square.
St. Regis Venice welcomes first guests in Italy
The opening follows a two-year, full-scale renovation, restoring the grandeur of the former Grand Hotel Britannia, which opened in 1895 – the same year as the inaugural Venice Biennale.
Hotel Indigo Milan – Corso Monforte opens in Italy
Hotel Indigo Milan - Corso Monforte takes inspiration from the surrounding neighbourhood, mixing elements from 1950s Italian vintage fashion with contemporary cues intrinsically weaved into one seamless interior design theme of fashion through the ages.
Milan Malpensa to welcome Eva Air in February
The Star Alliance carrier, which flew more than 12.5 million passengers in 2018, currently flies to 65 global destinations, including 11 in North America and 50 in Asia and Oceania.
Breaking Travel News investigates: San Clemente Palace Kempinski, Venice
Set among a centuries-old park, antique courtyards and a 12th-century church, San Clemente Palace Kempinski provides the perfect setting for total relaxation, just minutes from St. Mark’s Square. With the property recognised as the World’s Leading Palace Hotel by World Travel Awards, Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole pays a visit
Hyatt Hotels expands in Italy with two new properties
Hyatt Hotels has announced the opening of Italy’s first two Hyatt Centric branded hotels – Hyatt Centric Murano Venice and Hyatt Centric Milan Centrale. The hotels offer 119 and 141 guestrooms, respectively, and mark a significant milestone for Hyatt’s growth in Europe, targeting adventure-seeking travellers.
NH Collection Fori Imperiali to launch in Rome this summer
The upper-upscale property will be located within a stone’s throw of the city’s most famous historical sites, including the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Castel Sant’Angelo and the Vatican.
First Roma Dolce opens to guests in Italy
Dolce is the newest addition to the First Experience, which joins three distinctly unique hotels together and emboldens guests to experience the city as true locals.