EXCLUSIVE: Australian-based luxury accommodation representation firm La Collection has expanded its foothold in Italy with the addition of a historic property in Rome. Villa Spalletti Trivelli is an intimate luxury villa hotel, situated on one of the original Seven Hills of Rome, the Quirinale, and is steps from Piazza del Quirinale and a few minutes from the iconic Trevi Fountain.

EDITION Hotels’ first Italian property has opened in the capital, a few steps from Via Veneto and Bernini’s Tritone Fountain in Piazza Barberini.

Plaza Premium Group has opened a second lounge at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy. Located in Schengen Area – Terminal 1, the lounge provides a restful space complemented with a world-class in-lounge experience.

Luxury travel agency owner-managers have been encouraged to steer clients interested in holidaying in Italy this year to consider off-peak periods or less-frequented locations in the country.

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts has won approval to convert part of a 15th-century Italian palace into a Vatican City luxury hotel. The agreement was announced in Rome last week, however, Four Seasons is yet to make a formal announcement.

Six Senses Rome, the first Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas’ urban branded property in Italy, will welcome guests from 16 March 2023. The hotel is set within an incredible 15th-century building has been brought back to life and returned to the city after a sophisticated refurbishment.

Virtuoso has analysed intel from its data warehouse exceeding AU$77.9 billion in transactions and found that while upscale globetrotters continue to book eternal European favourites, Paris has risen to the top as the number one city among luxury leisure travellers.

“Unprecedented demand” for Oceania Cruises’ new ship, Vista, has seen a fast-tracked launch date for the 1,200-passenger ship, the cruise line has confirmed.

The Italian National Tourist Board (ENIT) has outlined its direction for the upcoming years will be geared heavily towards sustainability, the 2026 Winter Olympics and a revamped digital hub.

Qantas is marking this month’s return to Rome after an 18-year hiatus, introducing Italian favourite dishes at select lounges and on international inflight menus throughout June.

W Hotels Worldwide has made its Italian debut with the opening of W Rome. The 162-room hotel, spanning two adjacent 19th-century palazzos, makes a captivating entrance as it redefines discerning hospitality in the heart of the Eternal City.

Luxury hospitality company Arsenale S.p.A. in partnership with Orient Express of Accor Group have used ILTM Cannes as a platform to confirm further details of the new Orient Express La Dolce Vita train, flagged in July by LATTE.