The iconic Rosa Alpina hotel in the heart of Italy’s UNESCO-listed Dolomites is set to reopen on July 24 as Aman Rosa Alpina, following an extensive transformation by the ultra-luxury hospitality brand.

Sales of Windstar Cruises second President’s Mystery Cruise are outpacing all other 2026 cruise bookings since its launch last week, the cruise line has revealed, as it declared the inaugural voyage, which wrapped up last month, a resounding success.

The first ever hotel from Orient Express has officially launched with Orient Express La Minerva now welcoming guests in Rome – a huge milestone for the Accor-owned brand.

Raffles Hotels & Resorts has unveiled plans to bring the storied brand to the highly coveted Lake Como region, marking Raffles’ first property in Italy.

Marriott International’s The Luxury Collection is adding the recently opened Casa Brera in Milan to its portfolio in January 2025. Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan is located in the heart of the Italian city, nestled in the charming pedestrian Piazzetta Bossi, a few steps away from Teatro alla Scala and the lively Brera neighbourhood.

Villa San Michele in Florence Italy has been confirmed as the latest Belmond hotel to undergo extensive renovation, with the 15th century property to reopen in time for the 2026 season.

Virgin Galactic is evaluating operating flights from Southern Italy as the space tourism project looks to cement its alliance with the European nation’s aviation authority.

North American-based consortia, Ensemble, has announced details for its most anticipated event experience of the year: Beyond Extraordinary Experiences: Redefine Excellence.

Situated in the historic Piazza della Minerva, in the heart of Rome and backing onto the ancient Pantheon, Orient Express La Minerva has set its highly-anticipated opened for Spring 2025. The ubër luxury property will be the first hotel operated by Orient Express.

La Dolce Vita Orient Express has appointed three-Michelin-starred Chef Heinz Beck to lead the culinary program on board the luxury train which is on track to launch in Spring 2025. Chef Beck, with Beck and Maltese Consulting, will craft distinct dining journeys that highlight Italy’s landscapes, culture, and flavours through thoughtfully curated menus.

An expansion of this year’s pilot day-tripper tax planned for next year aims to tackle the ongoing issue of overtourism in Venice – even as critics branded the scheme a failure.

China Eastern Airlines inaugurated a new non-stop flights between Shanghai and Venice last week. The carrier will operate the new route three times a week on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.