Italy Tourism News
Grupo Cappuccino to open Hotel Mamá in Palma this spring
Hotel Mamá, the first hotel from Grupo Cappuccino, is set to open this spring 2018 at the heart of Palma’s historic quarter, Plaza De Cort.
Autograph Collection brings Hotel Sina Villa Medic to Florence, Italy
Autograph Collection Hotels has announced its fourth hotel in Italy with the opening of Hotel Sina Villa Medici, located in the historic heart of Florence. The hotel joins a diverse portfolio of more than 125 Autograph Collection Hotels around the world – all one-of-a-kind properties that champion values of vision, design and craft.
FICO Eataly World to open in November
FICO Eataly World is set to open in Bologna in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy on November 15th. Developed by the Italian Farming Factory in collaboration with Eataly, the Italian food destination co-owned by Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich, the park will showcase every aspect of Italian food, from production to consumption, over twenty acres of land.
Dalai Lama joins Richard Gere at Bagni di Pisa, Tuscany
The Italian Hospitality Collection has revealed that Bagni di Pisa, Tuscany, was chosen as the headquarters for a three-day event in Tuscany exploring Buddhist philosophy and psychology, led by his holiness the fourteenth Dalai Lama.
Lake Como makes bid to become first electric destination
Lake Como in Italy has become the first “electric” destination in Europe thanks to a pioneering new initiative designed to reduce pollution and facilitate the easy use of electric cars, bikes and boats for the first time. Como - The Electric Lake is the brainchild of British business woman Judith Wade.
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Vignola to lead sales for JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa
Angelo Vignola has been announced as the new director of sales and marketing at JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa.
Norwegian to launch long-haul transatlantic flights from Rome
Norwegian has announced it will launch flights from Rome to three cities in the United States – Los Angeles, New York City/Newark and Oakland/San Francisco from November.
Trainline offers Apple Pay to Italian customers
Trainline is offering its customers in Italy Apple Pay, which is transforming mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to pay that’s fast and convenient. The independent rail retailer and train travel app is the first platform in Italy to allow this payment method for train travellers.
Vueling launches new route from London Luton to Florence
Vueling has launched its first flight between London Luton Airport and Florence. The route will operate three times a week, with over 22,700 seats available during the 2017 summer season.
Breaking Travel News interview: Alessandro Cabella, general manager, Rome Cavalieri
Waldorf Astoria’s Rome Cavalieri - the Grand Dame of Italian hotels - is currently undergoing a multi-million pound refurbishment, taking in the public areas, executive lounge, suites and spa at the famous property. As work continues, Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole here chats with Alessandro Cabella, general manager of the hotel, to discuss his ambitions for the project.
San Domenico Palace Hotel reopens in Italy ahead of G7 summit
San Domenico Palace Hotel has reopened its doors following its acquisition by Italian real estate expert, Statuto Luxury Hotels, last year. The historic hotel is set to host a selection of the world’s political leaders during the upcoming G7 meeting in Taormina in May.
Punta Tragara to reopen in April
Punta Tragara, Capri reopens on April 13th, as the property celebrates the 130th birthday of legendary architect Le Corbusier. This year would mark the 130th birthday of the Swiss-French architect’s birth.