Inside Fattal Group’s Italian expansion | ITHIC 2025
What does it take to grow from nine hotels to a target of twenty properties in just three years — in one of the most complex hotel markets in Europe?
In ...this interview from ITHIC 2025, David Fattal, CEO & Founder of Fattal Hotel Group, speaks with Massimiliano Sarti, Chief Editor, The Bulletin – THRENDS, about the group’s bold expansion strategy in Italy.
From negotiations on major properties in Rome, to new ambitions in Venice, Florence, and Italy’s top resort destinations, Sicily, Sardinia, Puglia and the Amalfi Coast, Fattal explains how the group plans to scale its presence from €65M in revenues to over €200M in the near future.
This interview was recorded during ITHIC 2025 (Italian Hospitality Investment Conference), Italy’s leading event dedicated to hospitality investments, where global leaders meet to exchange insights and explore new opportunities.
ITHIC returns in Milan on September 30 & October 1, 2026, for its eighth edition.
Inside Fattal Group’s Italian expansion | ITHIC 2025
What does it take to grow from nine hotels to a target of twenty ...
What does it take to grow from nine hotels to a target of twenty properties in just three years — in one of the most complex hotel markets in Europe?
In ...this interview from ITHIC 2025, David Fattal, CEO & Founder of Fattal Hotel Group, speaks with Massimiliano Sarti, Chief Editor, The Bulletin – THRENDS, about the group’s bold expansion strategy in Italy.
From negotiations on major properties in Rome, to new ambitions in Venice, Florence, and Italy’s top resort destinations, Sicily, Sardinia, Puglia and the Amalfi Coast, Fattal explains how the group plans to scale its presence from €65M in revenues to over €200M in the near future.
This interview was recorded during ITHIC 2025 (Italian Hospitality Investment Conference), Italy’s leading event dedicated to hospitality investments, where global leaders meet to exchange insights and explore new opportunities.
ITHIC returns in Milan on September 30 & October 1, 2026, for its eighth edition.
How Futura Vacanze doubled its business and reimagined italian resorts | ITHIC 2025
What does it take for a family-owned tourism group to double its ...
What does it take for a family-owned tourism group to double its volumes after Covid, expand into hotel management, and reinvent the concept of Italian holiday villages?
In this interview from ...ITHIC 2025, Filippo Brunetti, CEO of Futura Vacanze, speaks with Roberto Gentile, Editor & Newsletter Director, Network News, about the company’s major achievements in its 30th anniversary year, from the evolution of Futura’s hotel division to the growing importance of ancillary revenues, personalization, and new guest expectations.
Brunetti explains how the group has expanded beyond its origins as a generalist tour operator, building a structured hotel management arm and embracing a more managerial governance model. He also reveals Futura’s next strategic focus: a strong push into mountain destinations, with new management contracts and the acquisition and renovation of a property near Madonna di Campiglio.
This interview was recorded during ITHIC 2025, Italy’s leading event dedicated to hospitality investments, where top industry voices meet to discuss trends, opportunities, and future developments.
ITHIC returns to Milan on September 30 & October 1, 2026, for its eighth edition.
Luca Boccato on the future of HNH Hospitality | ITHIC 2025
How do you consolidate five major acquisitions, manage a growing ...
How do you consolidate five major acquisitions, manage a growing multi-brand portfolio, and prepare a family-owned company for its next strategic phase?
In this interview from ITHIC 2025, Luca Boccato, CEO ...of HNH Hospitality, speaks with Roberto Gentile, Editor & Newsletter Director of Network News, about the group’s recent milestones — including new Hilton and DoubleTree developments in Milan, Verona, Turin and Bergamo.
Boccato discusses governance, the impact of new shareholders, the importance of transparency in partnerships with international brands, and why investing in people and corporate culture will be central to HNH’s 2026 priorities.
This interview was recorded during ITHIC 2025 (Italian Hospitality Investment Conference), the leading Italian event dedicated to hospitality investments and a global meeting point for industry innovators.
ITHIC returns to Milan on September 30 & October 1, 2026, for its eighth edition.
Redefining Lifestyle Hospitality: Arnaldo Ajolfi on Club Med’s global strategy | ITHIC 2025
How do you reposition a global hospitality icon, exceed pre-pandemic ...
How do you reposition a global hospitality icon, exceed pre-pandemic results, and launch a new generation of premium and Exclusive Collection resorts?
In this interview from ITHIC 2025, Arnaldo Ajolfi, CEO ...Italy & Project Director Southern Europe and Middle East at Club Med Italia, speaks with Roberto Gentile, Editor & Newsletter Director, Network News, about the group’s record-breaking performance and its ambitious development pipeline for the Italian market.
This interview was recorded during ITHIC 2025 (Italian Hospitality Investment Conference), Italy’s leading event dedicated to hospitality investments, where industry leaders meet to share insights and explore new opportunities.
ITHIC returns to Milan on September 30 & October 1, 2026, for its eighth edition.
Is Italy the world’s top luxury destination? Accor’s take with Ettore Cavallino | ITHIC 2025
What’s driving the next wave of luxury hospitality in Europe? And why ...
What’s driving the next wave of luxury hospitality in Europe? And why is Italy becoming one of the most desirable markets for high-end brands?
In this interview from ITHIC 2025, Ettore ...Cavallino, Senior Director Development Luxury Brands Europe & North Africa at Accor, speaks with Massimiliano Sarti, Chief Editor of The Bulletin - THRENDS, about the evolution of luxury guest expectations, the rise of “quiet luxury,” and how global lifestyle trends are reshaping hotel design and service models.
Cavallino explains how iconic brands like Raffles, Sofitel Legend, and the Emblems Collection are expanding across Italy — from Lake Como to Rome and new emerging destinations such as Umbria, Puglia, and Lake Maggiore.
He also discusses what investors look for today, the growing importance of sustainability, and how Accor’s new Luxury & Lifestyle division is redefining the group’s approach by operating more like a boutique luxury company backed by Accor’s global platform.
This interview was recorded during ITHIC 2025 (Italian Hospitality Investment Conference), the leading Italian event focused on hospitality investments, where global hotel owners, developers, and brands meet to exchange insights and explore new opportunities.
ITHIC returns in Milan on September 30 & October 1, 2026, for its eighth edition.
Inside Valtur & Nicolaus Club: New resorts, mountain growth & open-air hospitality | ITHIC 2025
How is Valtur – Nicolaus Club evolving from a midscale ...
How is Valtur – Nicolaus Club evolving from a midscale tour-operator-driven model to a diversified hospitality group spanning upscale resorts, mountain destinations and open-air projects?
At ITHIC 2025, Fabio Massimo Ragusa, ...Chief Operating Officer of Valtur–Nicolaus Club, speaks with Roberto Gentile about the company’s growing portfolio of 34 properties, more than 5,000 rooms, and the successful repositioning of Valtur Cervinia into a 5-star ski & lifestyle resort.
Ragusa outlines the group’s strategy for 2026–2027, including:
• expansion on mountain and seaside destinations,
• new international openings (Maldives, Zanzibar, Egypt, Tunisia),
• upcoming open-air / plein-air projects,
• a strong focus on training, sustainability and operational excellence,
• and the evolution of Valtur and Nicolaus into multi-segment brands (Resort, Escape, Lifestyle, Prime).
This interview was recorded during ITHIC 2025 (Italian Hospitality Investment Conference), Italy’s leading event dedicated to hospitality investments, where top industry voices meet to discuss trends, opportunities, and future developments. ITHIC returns to Milan on September 30 & October 1, 2026, for its eighth edition.
From student housing to hybrid hospitality: Annibali unveils CX’s 2026–2027 strategy | ITHIC 2025
How is CampusX reshaping student housing, hybrid hospitality and urban ...
How is CampusX reshaping student housing, hybrid hospitality and urban regeneration in Italy?
At ITHIC 2025, Samuele Annibali, CEO of CampusX (CX), discusses with Roberto Gentile the group’s milestone achievement of ...10,000 beds, the opening of the new Naples campus, and the next big challenge: the Rome San Pietro hybrid hotel–long stay project designed by Mario Cucinella.
Annibali explains how the demand for international student accommodation, flexible stays, and hotel-style services is transforming the PBSA market in Italy. He also reveals CX’s expansion pipeline, including Rome San Giovanni, and the newly launched CX Living, preparing the group for a future involving senior living, lifestyle services, and new living formats.
This interview was recorded during ITHIC 2025 (Italian Hospitality Investment Conference), Italy’s leading event dedicated to hospitality investments, where global executives, developers, and investors gather to exchange insights and explore new opportunities.
ITHIC returns in Milan on September 30 & October 1, 2026, for its eighth edition.Show More
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Beyond Glamping: How Human Company is shaping the future of outdoor tourism | ITHIC 2025
How is Human Company reshaping the future of open-air hospitality in ...
How is Human Company reshaping the future of open-air hospitality in Italy?
At ITHIC 2025, Domenico Montano, General Manager of Human Company, speaks with Roberto Gentile about the group’s strong 2024–2025 ...results, the boom of direct bookings, and the evolution of outdoor tourism in Europe.
Montano reveals the strategy behind Camping in Town, the growing demand from Nordic markets, and why Human Company is moving beyond glamping toward a wider experience-driven model.
He also presents Eraclea 2027, a next-generation 12,000-guest resort designed to redefine standards in space, comfort, and infrastructure.
If you’re interested in open-air hospitality, glamping trends, camping innovation, outdoor resorts, experiential travel, and tourism investments in Italy, this interview is a must-watch.
This interview was recorded during ITHIC 2025 (Italian Hospitality Investment Conference), Italy’s leading event dedicated to hospitality investments, where global executives, developers, and investors gather to exchange insights and explore new opportunities.
ITHIC returns in Milan on September 30 & October 1, 2026, for its eighth edition.
A new era for BWH Hotels: Strategy, Investments & Market Shifts with Sara Digiesi | ITHIC 2025
How do you integrate 15 new countries, navigate shifting global ...
How do you integrate 15 new countries, navigate shifting global demand, and prepare one of Europe’s most established hotel groups for its next phase of growth?
In this interview from ITHIC ...2025, Sara Digiesi, CEO of BWH Hotels Italy & South-East Europe, speaks with Roberto Gentile, Editor & Newsletter Director, Network News, about the group’s newly expanded regional mandate, now covering Italy, Malta and a fast-growing cluster of South-East European markets including Albania, Greece, Montenegro, Serbia, Romania and beyond.
A forward-looking deep dive into how BWH Hotels plans to scale, innovate, and elevate its network across the Mediterranean and South-East Europe.
This interview was recorded during ITHIC 2025 (Italian Hospitality Investment Conference), Italy’s leading event dedicated to hospitality investments, where global executives, developers, and investors gather to exchange insights and explore new opportunities.
ITHIC returns in Milan on September 30 & October 1, 2026, for its eighth edition.
What’s the next move for Arsenale? Paolo Barletta reveals his 5-Year roadmap | ITHIC 2025
What does it take to launch an iconic Roman hotel, reinvent luxury ...
What does it take to launch an iconic Roman hotel, reinvent luxury rail travel, and build one of the most ambitious hospitality groups in Europe?
In this interview from ITHIC 2025, ...Paolo Barletta, CEO of Arsenale Group, speaks with Roberto Gentile, Editor & Newsletter Director of Network News, about the milestones achieved with La Minerva, the debut of the Dolce Vita train, and the group’s expanding international footprint.
From the first customer reactions to the new rail experience, to the long-term vision behind Orient Express projects, global partnerships, and the strategic growth of Arsenale’s high-end asset collection, Barletta reveals how the company plans to scale its unique model over the next five years — from Italy to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and beyond.
A deep dive into one of the most dynamic players at the cutting edge of hospitality opportunities.
This interview was recorded during ITHIC 2025 (Italian Hospitality Investment Conference), the leading Italian event focused on hospitality investments, where global industry leaders meet to exchange insights and explore new opportunities.
ITHIC returns in Milan on September 30 & October 1, 2026, for its eighth edition.
Beyond the Big Four: IHG’s Strategy to conquer Italy’s emerging cities | ITHIC 2025
How is IHG reshaping its strategy in Italy, accelerating from 32 ...
How is IHG reshaping its strategy in Italy, accelerating from 32 hotels to a robust new pipeline — and why are luxury, lifestyle and conversion brands playing a central role?
We ...discuss this with Hylko Versteeg, Head of Development Southern Europe at IHG Hotels & Resorts, interviewed by Massimiliano Sarti, Chief Editor, The Bulletin – THRENDS, live from ITHIC 2025.
Join us for the next edition!
This interview was filmed during ITHIC 2025 (Italian Hospitality Investment Conference). ITHIC is Italy’s leading event dedicated to investments in hospitality, bringing together global leaders to share insights and foster innovation.
ITHIC moves to Milan on September 30 & October 1, 2026, for its eighth edition.
Scaling from 2 to 24 Million: The Soges Group Experience | ITHIC 2025
How do you take a hotel group from 2 to 24 million in revenue in just ...
How do you take a hotel group from 2 to 24 million in revenue in just four years? And why decide to go public with an IPO? We discuss this ...with Andrea Galardi, founder and CEO of Soges Group, interviewed by Roberto Gentile, Editor & Newsletter Director of Network News, live from ITHIC 2025.
This interview was filmed during ITHIC 2025 (Italian Hospitality Investment Conference).
ITHIC is Italy’s leading event dedicated to investments in the hospitality sector, bringing together global leaders to share insights and foster innovation.
ITHIC moves to Milan on September 30 & October 1, 2026, for its eighth edition!
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Why Marriott is betting big on Italy? Filippo Papa reveals Marriott's future plan | ITHIC 2025
What drives Marriott International to debut some of its most ...
What drives Marriott International to debut some of its most innovative brands in Italy, from Moxy’s global launch to the recent European premiere of Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy and the ...upcoming debut of Series by Marriott?
In this interview from ITHIC 2025, Filippo Papa, Director of Development (Italy) at Marriott International, speaks with Massimiliano Sarti, Chief Editor, The Bulletin – THRENDS, about the group’s accelerating strategy in the Italian market.
Filippo discusses Marriott’s expanding footprint across premium, luxury and now midscale segments, the role of soft brands in a fragmented ownership landscape, and why Italy is increasingly seen as an ideal testing ground for new concepts. From the rise of conversion-friendly brands like Tribute Portfolio, Autograph Collection, Four Points Flex, and the soon-to-be-launched Series by Marriott, to the growing focus on secondary and tertiary cities, this conversation highlights the strategic factors shaping Marriott’s next phase of development.
This interview was recorded during ITHIC 2025 (Italian Hospitality Investment Conference), Italy’s leading event dedicated to hospitality investments, where global leaders gather to share insights and explore new opportunities.
ITHIC returns to Milan on September 30 & October 1, 2026, for its eighth edition.
UNA Italian Hospitality: Results, Rebranding & Expansion with CEO Giorgio Marchegiani | ITHIC 2025
How is UNA Italian Hospitality performing in 2024–2025, and what’s ...
How is UNA Italian Hospitality performing in 2024–2025, and what’s driving its next phase of growth?
At ITHIC 2025, Giorgio Marchegiani, CEO of UNA Italian Hospitality, discusses with Massimiliano Sarti, Chief ...Editor of The Bulletin – THRENDS, the group’s strong results, from rising occupancy to the growing role of international guests, and how targeted commercial strategies helped UNA defy market slowdowns in key source countries.
Marchegiani also explains the reasoning behind the new UNA Italian Hospitality umbrella brand, the company’s ongoing investments in quality, and how extending seasonality is improving workforce stability. The conversation explores UNA’s recent openings, its development priorities across Italian urban and leisure destinations, and the group’s flexible approach to partnerships with investors through management, franchising and lease agreements.
This interview was recorded during ITHIC 2025 (Italian Hospitality Investment Conference), Italy’s leading event dedicated to hospitality investments, gathering global industry leaders to exchange insights and explore opportunities.
ITHIC returns in Milan on September 30 & October 1, 2026, for its eighth edition.
Why people are the real asset of tourism? A conversation with Graziano Debellini | ITHIC 2025
What does it take to build one of Italy’s largest hospitality ...
What does it take to build one of Italy’s largest hospitality companies, develop new generations of talent, and preserve the cultural and natural heritage of the mountains?
In this in-depth interview ...from ITHIC 2025, Graziano Debellini, President of TH Group, speaks with Roberto Gentile, Editor & Newsletter Director of Network News, about the company’s human-centric philosophy, beginning with his refusal to call it “human resources,” and insisting instead on simply “people.”
From his first job managing a high-altitude refuge to leading Italy’s mountain hospitality leader, Debellini shares a unique perspective on people, place and purpose. and why the future of tourism depends on all three.
This interview was recorded during ITHIC 2025 (Italian Hospitality Investment Conference), the leading Italian event dedicated to hospitality investments and a global meeting point for industry innovators.
ITHIC returns in Milan on September 30 & October 1, 2026, for its eighth edition.
