Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce the development of an exceptional luxury property in the centre of Rome, scheduled to open in 2026. This urban oasis will bring the Group’s Italian portfolio to five; complementing its existing properties in Milan and Lake Como, as well as the recent announcements of Cortina and Porto Cervo. Partner in the project is Merope Asset Management a prime Italian Real Estate investment and development company.

To celebrate the rich natural beauty and perfect weather that winter brings to Rome, Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel invites guests to zip through the city’s labyrinth of passages and alleyways in an iconic Vespa sidecar as part of the hotel’s “Eat, Pray & Love” Signature Experience where discerning travellers can traverse Rome’s colourful districts and explore the city’s artistic charm and tantalising flavours.

London City Airport is preparing for the return of flights to Milan Linate, as the city-centre hub seizes on pent-up consumer demand to revitalise its short-haul connections.

Located on the island of Giudecca, the 379-room Hilton property opened in 2007 following the careful restoration of a former 19th-century flourmill factory.

Ryanair has announced an additional route for its upcoming summer schedule, flying from Manchester to Genoa. The low-cost carrier will be operating the flight twice weekly from April.

Breaking Travel News catches up with Giorgio Palmucci, chairman of the Italian National Tourist Board, to find out more about how the destination is bouncing back from the Covid-19 pandemic.