Rocco Forte News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Brown’s 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Breaking Travel News interview: Stuart Johnson, managing director, Brown’s Hotel
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