https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/rocco forte/ Rocco Forte News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:52:57+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/growing-together-family-adventures-to-form-transformative-bonds/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/growing-together-family-adventures-to-form-transformative-bonds/ Unveiling Cultural Heritage: Rocco Forte Hotels’ Family Holidays for Curious Mind Sun, 11 Jun 2023 06:54:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/verdura-resort-a-rocco-forte-hotel-offers-brand-new-activities/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/verdura-resort-a-rocco-forte-hotel-offers-brand-new-activities/ Verdura Resort, a Rocco Forte Hotel will be offering brand new activities to give guests a variety of choices when it comes to sports experiences, and cultural activities designed for the whole family to create precious memories Wed, 28 Sep 2022 05:34:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/de-medici-to-take-up-rocco-forte-leadership-role/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/de-medici-to-take-up-rocco-forte-leadership-role/ Born in 1960, Antonello de Medici boasts an illustrious career in the hospitality sector, having held general manager positions for brands including Starwood Hotels, Marriott and Hilton. Tue, 07 Dec 2021 09:25:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-balmoral-launches-scotch-club-in-edinburgh/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-balmoral-launches-scotch-club-in-edinburgh/ The Balmoral has unveiled its new Scotch Club in collaboration with the Macallan. The new offering includes a personalised membership experience to whisky connoisseurs around the world. Fri, 20 Aug 2021 04:19:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotels-welcomes-new-italy-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotels-welcomes-new-italy-property/ Built in 1900, Villa Igiea has been renovated by Olga Polizzi, design director of Rocco Forte Hotels, in collaboration with architects Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen of Nicholas Haslam Studios. Mon, 07 Jun 2021 05:14:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-to-offer-covid-19-testing-as-italy-tightens-entry-criteria/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-to-offer-covid-19-testing-as-italy-tightens-entry-criteria/ Hotels across Italy are facing mass cancellations after the UK was added to the Covid at-risk list. Travellers now have to either provide evidence of a negative test in the last 72 hours, or be tested on arrival. Wed, 14 Oct 2020 11:27:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotels-to-open-new-milan-property-in-2023/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotels-to-open-new-milan-property-in-2023/ Rocco Forte Hotels has signed for a new five-star hotel opening in the fashionable centre of Milan. The hotel will be the first Rocco Forte property in the Italian city and is set to welcome guests in 2023 after a full refurbishment.  Fri, 03 Jul 2020 07:34:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotels-to-reopen-in-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotels-to-reopen-in-europe/ Rocco Forte has confirmed that a number of hotels and resorts within the group are set to reopen for the summer months. Properties in Italy and Germany will be the first to reopen their doors this month. Wed, 03 Jun 2020 09:36:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotels-loosens-booking-policy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotels-loosens-booking-policy/ Rocco Forte Hotels is encouraging people to hold onto their plans by offering the opportunity to freely postpone any booking made before August. The offer applies to travel through the year and well into 2021. Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:17:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arnold-handed-new-sales-leadership-role-with-rocco-forte/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arnold-handed-new-sales-leadership-role-with-rocco-forte/ Rocco Forte Hotels has announced the appointment of Jan Arnold to the role of vice president of sales. Based in Frankfurt, Arnold will direct a team of 24 regional sales directors and managers located in 12 countries in Europe, the Middle East, the Americas and China. Mon, 02 Dec 2019 10:23:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-balmoral-unveils-renovated-glamis-suite-in-edinburgh/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-balmoral-unveils-renovated-glamis-suite-in-edinburgh/ The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel in Edinburgh, has revealed a new look for one of its signature suites, The Glamis. The location was designed by Olga Polizzi, Rocco Forte Hotels’ director of building and design, and sister to Rocco Forte Thu, 16 May 2019 06:22:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/donald-appointed-head-chef-at-number-one-the-balmoral/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/donald-appointed-head-chef-at-number-one-the-balmoral/ The Balmoral in Edinburgh, a Rocco Forte Hotel, has announced Mark Donald as the new head chef at Number One - the hotel’s Michelin starred restaurant. Donald joins Number One, named after the hotel’s address at one Princes Street, from Sydney, Australia, where he was head chef at Bentley Restaurant & Bar. Wed, 17 Apr 2019 06:24:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/browns-unveils-new-british-heritage-inspired-lobby/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/browns-unveils-new-british-heritage-inspired-lobby/ The piece de resistance of the new front hall is the hand painted wallpaper featuring whimsical wisteria, created exclusively for Brown’s by renowned British interior designer, Adam Ellis. Tue, 16 Apr 2019 06:56:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/girasoli-to-lead-masseria-torre-maizza-puglia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/girasoli-to-lead-masseria-torre-maizza-puglia/ Located in the charming town of Savellestri di Fasano, Masseria Torre Maizza is a historic farmhouse dating back to the 16th century, surrounded by ancient olive trees and a nine-hole golf course. Thu, 28 Mar 2019 11:02:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prco-to-handle-public-relations-for-rocco-forte-hotels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prco-to-handle-public-relations-for-rocco-forte-hotels/ PRCO has announced its appointment as the UK public relations representatives for Rocco Forte Hotels. The brand boasts a portfolio of 11 landmark hotels and resorts in iconic destinations, with a further five new openings in the pipeline.  Fri, 18 Jan 2019 09:28:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotels-signs-latest-italian-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotels-signs-latest-italian-property/ Rocco Forte Hotels has announced its latest new property of the year following the signing of an agreement to acquire Grand Hotel Villa Igiea, in Palermo, Sicily. Tue, 13 Nov 2018 15:00:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ellen-appointed-group-finance-director-at-rocco-forte-hotels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ellen-appointed-group-finance-director-at-rocco-forte-hotels/ Rocco Forte Hotels has announced the promotion of Rachel Ellen from head of finance to group finance director and her appointment to the main board of directors. Wed, 10 Oct 2018 06:42:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-stuart-johnson-managing-director-browns-hote/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-stuart-johnson-managing-director-browns-hote/ Having served as general manager of Brown’s for 11 years, Stuart Johnson has spent the last two on a globetrotting secondment, largely developing the upcoming Westbund Hotel in Shanghai ahead of its opening next summer. Now, returning to his first love, he tells Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole about his plans for this historic property Fri, 05 Oct 2018 09:38:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/masseria-torre-maizza-to-join-rocco-forte-hotels-next-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/masseria-torre-maizza-to-join-rocco-forte-hotels-next-year/ Rocco Forte Hotels is taking over the operations of Masseria Torre Maizza, an existing five-star resort located in Puglia, Italy. The hotel will reopen as a Rocco Forte hotel in May 2019 following a significant refurbishment of its facilities. Wed, 05 Sep 2018 09:25:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/johnson-returns-to-lead-browns-hotel-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/johnson-returns-to-lead-browns-hotel-london/ Rocco Forte Hotels has announced the return of hotelier Stuart Johnson to Brown’s Hotel as managing director. He will take up the role on September 3rd. Thu, 23 Aug 2018 08:45:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotels-reveals-silversea-cruises-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotels-reveals-silversea-cruises-partnership/ Rocco Forte Hotels and Silversea Cruises have announced a partnership that brings the two privately owned Italian heritage hospitality companies together for the first time. Fri, 20 Apr 2018 07:15:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-de-russie-unveils-new-nijinsky-suite/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-de-russie-unveils-new-nijinsky-suite/ Hotel de Russie, the Rocco Forte Hotel in Rome, has revealed the completion of renovation work in the hotel’s 172 square metre presidential suite, the Nijinsky Suite. Mon, 09 Oct 2017 08:21:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/verdura-resort-welcomes-three-new-luxurious-villas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/verdura-resort-welcomes-three-new-luxurious-villas/ Verdura Resort, the Rocco Forte Hotel in Sicily, has just unveiled its three new luxurious villas. The new villas are designed by Olga Polizzi, Rocco Forte Hotels director of building and design, and offer a stylish and elegant aesthetic, perfect for family and group stays at the Sicilian resort. Tue, 15 Aug 2017 14:53:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/browns-hotel-appoints-new-managing-director/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/browns-hotel-appoints-new-managing-director/ Marco Novella has been appointed the position of managing director of Brown’s Hotel, the renowned London property for Rocco Forte Hotels. While being based primarily at Brown’s Hotel, Novella will also oversee two other hotels within the group; The Balmoral in Edinburgh and Hotel Amigo in Brussels. Sun, 11 Dec 2016 22:20:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotels-welcome-assila-hotel-to-jeddah-saudi-arabia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotels-welcome-assila-hotel-to-jeddah-saudi-arabia/ Rocco Forte Hotels has welcomed the long awaited Assila Hotel to the developing Saudi hospitality market of Jeddah. Prominently placed at the centre of Jeddah’s most fashionable business and shopping district, Assila Hotel is the ideal destination for business visitors and leisure guests who wish to enjoy the European warmth, charm and outstanding level of bespoke service of Rocco Forte Hotels, enhanced by traditional Arabian hospitality. Thu, 17 Nov 2016 09:27:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-to-open-second-hotel-in-rome/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-to-open-second-hotel-in-rome/ A second Rocco Forte hotel will open in Rome in 2018, following the ongoing success of the existing Rocco Forte hotel in the city, Hotel de Russie. Rocco Forte Hotels, which is 23 per cent owned by the Gruppo Cassa Depositi e Prestiti through CDP Equity, will work with the real estate division of Reale Group to renovate and upgrade the Hotel De La Ville. Tue, 27 Sep 2016 13:48:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotels-reveals-map-my-future-careers-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotels-reveals-map-my-future-careers-app/ Rocco Forte Hotels has developed the new ‘Map My Future’ app as part of a competition set up by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills, inviting hospitality and retail companies to present ideas for company projects and to apply for funding. The funding was awarded to the projects that best demonstrated how their idea would benefit employees by supporting career progression and addressing skills gaps. Fri, 16 Sep 2016 12:58:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cooke-to-lead-the-balmoral-edinburgh/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cooke-to-lead-the-balmoral-edinburgh/ Richard Cooke has been appointed the position of general manager of The Balmoral, the Rocco Forte Hotel situated in the heart of Edinburgh. Cooke brings 23 years of experience in hospitality management across a variety of five-star properties in Canada, USA, South East Asia and China. Mon, 20 Jun 2016 08:49:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotels-appoints-new-global-director/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotels-appoints-new-global-director/ Rocco Forte Hotels has appointed Maurizio Saccani as global director of operations. In his new role, Saccani will be responsible for operations, sales, marketing and human resources. He will be a member of Rocco Forte Hotels’ executive committee and will report to Karim Naffah, managing director. Fri, 17 Jun 2016 08:49:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-spas-launches-across-portfolio/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-spas-launches-across-portfolio/ Rocco Forte Hotels has launched a new brand wide spa proposition, Rocco Forte Spas. The new offering is born from the desire to find wellbeing in all the environments that surround us, not only creating an unforgettable experience during a stay at Rocco Forte properties, but also creating new habits that can be continued at home. Thu, 07 Jan 2016 11:09:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-moves-into-asia-pacific-with-shanghai-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-moves-into-asia-pacific-with-shanghai-deal/ Rocco Forte, chairman of Rocco Forte Hotels has attended a signing ceremony in Shanghai, announcing that a Rocco Forte hotel will open in Shanghai in 2018, constituting the group’s first move into the Asia Pacific market. Rocco Forte Hotels will partner with Longhua International to be part of the Longhua International Aviation Service Centre, a new urban complex in Shanghai’s Xuhui Riverside area known as West Bund. Tue, 09 Jun 2015 08:47:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotels-launches-new-events-packages/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotels-launches-new-events-packages/ Rocco Forte Hotels, the family of ten hotels across Europe, has announced a newly developed offering for meetings, conferences, events, and incentives - Rocco Forte Events. Creating a consistent offering across the hotels, the group is launching Silver, Gold and Platinum packages. Each of these will be personalised and tailored to clients’ individual requirements with tiered benefits for meeting planners, as well as unique offerings for delegates throughout their stay. Wed, 20 May 2015 09:12:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/obrien-takes-over-as-communications-director-at-rocco-forte-as-power-steps/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/obrien-takes-over-as-communications-director-at-rocco-forte-as-power-steps/ Rosie O’Brien has been appointed the role of group communications director of Rocco Forte Hotels, taking over the position from long standing board member Richard Power. O’Brien joined Rocco Forte Hotels 12 months ago as group public relations manager. Tue, 28 Apr 2015 09:13:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kienast-resumes-leadership-role-with-hotel-de-rome-in-berlin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kienast-resumes-leadership-role-with-hotel-de-rome-in-berlin/ Peter Kienast has been appointed the position of general manager of Hotel de Rome, the Rocco Forte hotel located on the illustrious Bebelplatz in Berlin. Overseeing all aspects of the Berlin award winning hotel, Kienast will be responsible for day to day operations and strategic direction of the hotel, including the 145 rooms and suites, the newly launched La Banca restaurant and bar, the historic ballroom, the seasonal roof terrace as well as the Hotel de Rome Spa and meeting and conferencing offerings. Wed, 11 Feb 2015 11:23:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-secures-funding-from-italian-sovereign-wealth-fund/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-secures-funding-from-italian-sovereign-wealth-fund/ Rocco Forte Hotels has announced a strategic partnership with Fondo Strategico Italiano Spa, the Italian State-backed sovereign fund 80 per cent controlled by Cassa Depositi e Prestiti and 20 per cent by Bank of Italy. It has a paid-up share capital of €4.4 billion. FSI will inject £60 million into Rocco Forte and Family in exchange for an equity stake of 23 per cent, valuing the enlarged equity at £260 million. Thu, 13 Nov 2014 15:15:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotels-welcomes-held-back-to-russia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotels-welcomes-held-back-to-russia/ Rocco Forte Hotels has announced the appointment of Gerold Held as general manager for Hotel Astoria in St Petersburg. Held takes over from Walter Neumann, who after a successful three years at the hotel will move to Moscow to assume his new role as chief executive of Azimut Hotels. Thu, 24 Oct 2013 08:06:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/renz-to-take-new-global-sales-director-role-with-rocco-forte/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/renz-to-take-new-global-sales-director-role-with-rocco-forte/ Rocco Forte Hotels has confirmed the appointment of Christian Renz to the newly created position of global sales director. This additional post at senior level will further enhance the company’s sales and marketing capability and underpin its revenue growth ambitions. Fri, 23 Nov 2012 09:25:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotels-unveils-vita-health/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotels-unveils-vita-health/ Rocco Forte Hotels has unveiled VITA HEALTH, a new approach to preventative health, in partnership with Nyjon Eccles, one of the leading Integrated Medicine Physicians, specialising in nutritional, non-invasive and anti-ageing medicine. Available from September 2012 at the award-winning Rocco Forte Verdura Golf & Spa Resort, the results-led VITA HEALTH programmes are the legacy of 25 years of pioneering medical and dietary research, and combine the latest integrative medical techniques and advanced natural therapies. Tue, 04 Sep 2012 08:31:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-expands-north-american-sales-operation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-expands-north-american-sales-operation/ Rocco Forte Hotels has announced a significant investment to its North American sales operation, which will see the luxury hotel brand establish a new base in New York and expand its North American sales force. Mon, 20 Aug 2012 07:59:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotels-appoints-new-gm-at-hotel-amigo-in-brussels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotels-appoints-new-gm-at-hotel-amigo-in-brussels/ Rocco Forte Hotels has today announced the appointment of Blanche van Berckel as General Manager of the Hotel Amigo, Brussels. Ms van Berckel, who will start in September, takes over from Jacques Vitu who recently left the company. Sun, 19 Aug 2012 09:00:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-reorganises-top-sales-team/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-reorganises-top-sales-team/ Rocco Forte Hotels has announced a strengthening of its global sales team as it makes new senior appointments. Working together with the sales teams within each of its 13 luxury properties, the regional sales teams will continue to maximise sales by offering the very best service to their customers and building partnerships with trade partners around the world. Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:49:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/verdura-golf-spa-resort-to-host-sicilian-open/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/verdura-golf-spa-resort-to-host-sicilian-open/ Verdura Golf & Spa Resort, Rocco Forte Hotels’ Sicilian jewel, has been selected as the preferred course for the prestigious 2012 Sicilian Open. The tournament, part of the PGA European Tour will be held at the resort from March 29th to April 1st 2012 and will welcome more than 140 European professional players. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:17:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotel-opens-in-abu-dhabi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotel-opens-in-abu-dhabi/ Abu Dhabi’s new landmark, Rocco Forte Hotel Abu Dhabi, has opened its doors to guests. Representing the company’s most architecturally bold property to date, the visually striking eleven-storey curved glass structure is the company’s first hotel opening outside of Europe. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:53:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-moves-into-middle-east-with-abu-dhabi-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-moves-into-middle-east-with-abu-dhabi-property/ Rocco Forte Hotel Abu Dhabi, the first hotel in the Middle East from the European luxury hotel brand is now open for bookings. The wave-shaped glass building will open its doors on November 7th 2011. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:40:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-abu-dhabi-set-to-open-next-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-abu-dhabi-set-to-open-next-month/ Rocco Forte Hotels is planning to open its first hotel in the Middle East in Abu Dhabi on November 7th. Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, the 281 room hotel, designed by Olga Polizzi, blends European and Middle Eastern styles. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:11:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-fortes-browns-hotel-launches-british-beer-barley-spa-treatments/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-fortes-browns-hotel-launches-british-beer-barley-spa-treatments/ Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel London has added a new range of British Beer & Barley treatments to the menu of luxurious spa treatments in celebration of harvest time. Sat, 13 Aug 2011 09:00:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotels-appoints-gm-for-the-balmoral-in-edinburgh/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-hotels-appoints-gm-for-the-balmoral-in-edinburgh/ Rocco Forte Hotels has today announced the appointment of Franck Arnold as general manager of The Balmoral in Edinburgh. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:00:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/hotel-investment-conference-in-africa-heads-for-casablanca/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/hotel-investment-conference-in-africa-heads-for-casablanca/ Africa now ranks among the fastest growing economic regions in the world, according to a recent report by the McKinsey Global Institute. The hotel sector reflects this exciting trend with established and international brands and developers entering the marketplace and developing their opportunities with long term growth prospects, including: Hilton Worldwide, Marriott International and The Rezidor Hotel Group. Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:34:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/franck-arnold-takes-over-the-balmoral-edinburgh/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/franck-arnold-takes-over-the-balmoral-edinburgh/ Rocco Forte Hotels has announced the appointment of Franck Arnold as general manager of the Balmoral in Edinburgh. Arnold, who will start in August, takes over from Ivan Artolli who was recently promoted to director of operations for the group’s properties in the UK, Belgium and Eastern Europe.  Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:11:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atm-2011-rocco-forte-embarks-on-arabian-expansion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atm-2011-rocco-forte-embarks-on-arabian-expansion/ Legendary hotelier Sir Rocco Forte has announced plans to open a new hotel in Beirut. Speaking at Arabian Travel Market he said the opening comes part of a programme to open six properties in the Middle East over the next three years. Meanwhile Ritz-Carlton unveiled plans to increase properties in the Middle East to 24 by 2014. Wed, 04 May 2011 16:25:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-abu-dhabi-is-flagship-hotel-middle-east/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-abu-dhabi-is-flagship-hotel-middle-east/ The Rocco Forte Hotel Abu Dhabi is a visually striking glass structure of fluid lines encasing 281 generously-sized bedrooms, with Abu Dhabi’s largest spa, and three unique dining destinations, blending seamlessly into the future commercial district of the Emirate’s capital.  The group’s first hotel in the Middle East is on-track to open its doors by the 4th Quarter 2011. Mon, 02 May 2011 14:00:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-signs-luxor-hotel-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-signs-luxor-hotel-deal/ Rocco Forte Hotels has announced it has entered into a contract to help refurbish and then operate the Luxor Hotel in Egypt from 2013 as a luxury hotel. The hotel is owned by the Egyptian Government through two of its departments, the Egyptian Endowments Authority and Egyptian General Company for Tourism and Hotels. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 04:41:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-highlights-regional-expansion-at-atm-2011/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-highlights-regional-expansion-at-atm-2011/ Taking part in its first-ever Arabian Travel Market (ATM), Rocco Forte Hotels is highlighting its expansion into the Middle East and North Africa region. Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:00:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-appoints-new-director/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rocco-forte-appoints-new-director/ The Rocco Forte Collection is pleased to announce the appointment of Stefan Wolf as Group Director of Revenue Management and Distribution, with immediate effect. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:00:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/verdura-golf-spa-resort-in-sicily-reopening-march-1-2010-with-a-new-spring-/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/verdura-golf-spa-resort-in-sicily-reopening-march-1-2010-with-a-new-spring-/ The Rocco Forte Collection’s first ever golf and spa resort, Verdura in Sicily, will reopen its doors for its first full season on March 1 2010. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:01:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hbos-bails-out-rocco-forte/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hbos-bails-out-rocco-forte/ Rocco Forte has held crisis talks with its lender HBOS after it breached lending agreements on a £300m loan that threatened to sink the luxury hotel chain. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:14:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080724113526899/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080724113526899/ The Rocco Forte Collection has appointed Anna Martin as its new Director ofCommunications with responsibility for global public and media relations as well asinternal communications across the luxury hotel group. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:35:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20060306181912540/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20060306181912540/ Rocco Forte’s newly-refurbished Brown’s Hotel, in the heart of London’s Mayfair, is opening a spa. Mon, 06 Mar 2006 18:19:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20050403195550529/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20050403195550529/ By Anna GouldmanThe first thing that I noticed about Sir Rocco Forte was the extraordinary range of colours constituting his dark Italian eyes. 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