Cx Rome San Pietro marks Cx Living’s first venture into hybrid hospitality. It also represents a major milestone in the company’s growth strategy. The property will open by the end of 2026 in Via del Crocifisso, just a short walk from the Vatican. Mario Cucinella Architects designed the project, while Techbau is developing it. Together,...Read More

YellowSquare Naples hostel marks the company’s latest expansion in Italy and its first move into hybrid hospitality. The project will transform the former Mint building in Naples’ historic centre into a lifestyle hostel for international travellers and local residents. As a result, YellowSquare strengthens its presence in one of Italy’s fastest-growing urban tourism destinations. The...Read More

Castello SGR acquisition reached its final stage as Anima Holding completed the purchase of the remaining 20% stake from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management. The transaction concludes a process that began in February 2023, when Anima acquired an initial 80% interest. With this latest step, the Italian asset manager now owns 100% of Castello...Read More

Student housing in Bari will expand through a major regeneration project in the city centre. A consortium led by Esse Ingegneria won the regional competition to transform the former regional offices in Via Celso Ulpiani and the former Hotel Campus into a modern university residence. The project will provide 192 student beds together with a...Read More

The Auberge Resorts Collection Lake Como project will strengthen the luxury brand’s presence in Italy. It will introduce a new five-star resort on the western shore of Lake Como. The development sits in Pognana Lario. It marks the company’s second property in Italy after its debut in Florence. Moreover, Castello SGR oversees the project. The...Read More

The Hotel Urbana Tribute Portfolio has officially opened in Rome. The project follows a two-year renovation of the historic Villino Costanzi. The redevelopment transformed the building into a modern four-star hotel. The property sits in the Monti district, near the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. It combines historic architecture with contemporary hospitality. Moreover, the developers...Read More

The Rome student housing project marks British real estate investor Cain’s entry into the Italian market. Cain enters through a joint venture with Global Student Accommodation (GSA). Together, the partners will develop a purpose-built student accommodation project in Rome’s Prenestino district. The building will provide 561 beds. Moreover, all required approvals are already in place....Read More

Constellation Hotels Holding has acquired Villa Certosa, the former Sardinian residence of Silvio Berlusconi. The Luxembourg-based investment arm of Qatar’s Al Thani family completed the transaction. Market sources value the deal between €300 million and €350 million. The operation ranks among the largest hospitality investments in Italy this year. The acquisition also strengthens the group’s...Read More

UNA Italian Hospitality will strengthen its presence in Italy with three new hotel openings planned by the end of 2026 through new franchising agreements. The expansion will introduce the company to Crema, mark its return to Loano, and add a new property in northern Puglia. Together, these projects reinforce the group’s strategy of growing in...Read More

IHG Italy continues to expand its footprint with four new hotel signings. These additions will take the group’s portfolio beyond 50 operating and pipeline properties across the country. The latest projects include Crowne Plaza & Staybridge Suites Milan NoLo, Hotel Indigo Apulia Alberobello, and Garner Hotel Turin Porta Nuova. As a result, IHG strengthens its...Read More