Italy News

A PRADA CHRISTMAS TREE AT HOTEL DE RUSSIE, ROME
Hotel de Russie, a Rocco Forte Hotel, located in the heart of the Eternal City, is collaborating with Prada, the Italian fashion house this festive season to design a Christmas tree that stands radiantly in Hotel de Russie’s Valadier square.

Aer Lingus adds Kos (Greece), Olbia (Sardinia, Italy) and Brindisi (Italy) to its Euro destinations
Aer Lingus has unveiled a bumper 2023 summer schedule which will see it fly to 53 European destinations from Ireland, including three new exciting summer routes to Kos (Greece), Olbia (Sardinia, Italy) and Brindisi (Italy).

The World’s Leading Green Independent Hotel Group - Delphina Hotels & Resorts
Are you trying to find the perfect hotel in which to spend your holidays with children in Sardinia? Are you looking for the best destinations for romantic holidays for two or honeymoons by the sea? Delphina is delighted to present its collection of hotels and resorts, each with its own character and a wide range of facilities and services made to measure for your dream holiday.

MELIÁ CONTINUES TO GROW IN ITALY WITH TWO NEW INNSIDE BY MELIÁ HOTELS IN SICILY
The INNSiDE Noto and INNSiDE Cala Rossa make it 4 hotel projects for the company in Sicily Both hotels are expected to open in 2024 and will reinforce the Meliá Hotels International commitment to key Mediterranean destinations

AN AUTUMN DEDICATED TO ART IN PALERMO
Villa Igiea, a Rocco Forte Hotel located in Palermo, Sicily, will be offering exceptional art experiences for guests this autumn that includes a choice of two art-inspired city walks designed by local artists, an exclusive visit to Palazzo Butera to view the private art collection of Massimo Valsecchi, and the opportunity to view pop-up exhibits by local and international artists in Villa Igiea’s own Palazzina Donna Franca.

ROSEWOOD MILAN TO OPEN IN 2025
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, a global leader in luxury travel and lifestyle experiences, has been appointed by real estate firm Gruppo Statuto to manage Rosewood Milan, which will open in 2025 in the heart of the city.

Save Venice and The Gritti Palace Announce a Dynamic New Partnership
Save Venice, the American non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of art and architecture in Venice, is proud to announce a new partnership with The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice.

TRUFFLE HUNTING IN TUSCANY
Hotel Savoy, a Rocco Forte Hotel located in the heart of Florence, has brought back by popular demand, Giulio the Truffle Hunter.

Italy’s First Vertiport Deployed at Fiumicino Airport
Aeroporti di Roma, Volocopter, UrbanV, and Atlantia conducted the first crewed eVTOL public test flight in Italy this morning, while presenting the country’s first advanced air mobility (AAM) testing vertiport and hosting an interactive booking process on Volocopter’s VoloIQ digital platform

BERGAMO BRESCIA ITALIAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2023
The Italian Capital of Culture initiative launched in 2014 promotes the appreciation of Italian cultural heritage with projects and activities. For first time, two cities have come together as the Italian Capital of Culture in acknowledgement of the cultural vibrancy that emerged during the pandemic.

Ride into Autumn with Hilton Lake Como’s New Geared-Up Getaways
Hilton Lake Como, the new-generation Italian lakeside hotel, is delighted to unveil a series of active additions for the Autumn season. From scenic rides on the property’s brand-new bicycles to daily hikes, stretching sessions and more, there’s no better setting in which to keep fit, unwind and take in the beauty of the changing seasons.

Wizz air launches its first ever flight to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most sustainable airline, has today commenced its first flight from Rome to Dammam. The new ultra-low-cost route will provide a boost to the burgeoning tourism industry in both Italy and Saudi Arabia, by bringing a new era of affordable, hassle-free, and point-to-point travel opportunities.