Mr. Bertilaccio has over 25 years of experience managing luxury hotels and resorts around the world, most recently serving as Area General Manager of FRHI Hotels & Resorts overseeing the company’s Kenya properties.
Hotel Savoy announces Giancarlo Rizzi as new General Manager
Rizzi’s Previous positions include roles at Four Seasons George V, The Ritz and Le Royal Monceau in Paris. Most recently he was Hotel Manager at Villa La Massa in Florence and Resident Manager at Villa D’Este in Lake Como and at The Bauer’s in Venice.
Marco Truffelli named new General Manager of Verdura Resort
A 28 year veteran of the luxury hospitality, Marco Truffelli was most recently General Manager of Borgo Egnazia, in Puglia.
InterContinental to debut in Venice with the signing of InterContinental Venice – Palazzo Nani
Scheduled to open at the beginning of 2018, the hotel will be converted from a 16th century palace into an intimate 51-room InterContinental hotel.
Le Méridien Visconti Rome to open by the end of 2016
Marking the brand’s re-entry into Italy, Le Méridien Visconti Rome is scheduled to debut following an extensive renovation and conversion from the independent Visconti Palace Hotel.
Villa Pliniana in Lake Como acquired by Sereno Hotels
Full restoration of the existing buildings has just been completed and brought up to the highest contemporary standards, while maintaining the charm and historical details of the original design.
Marriott International’s New Luxury + Lifestyle Properties in Spain and Italy garner coveted accolades
Marriott properties named on Travel + Leisure’s 2016 “It List” of Best New Hotels.
Masseria Trapana boutique hotel opening soon in Puglia
Each of the nine light-filled suites have been individually designed incorporating many original features uncovered during the renovation including authentic fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, frescoes and original cattle feeding troughs.
Kempinski takes over San Clemente Palace Venice
San Clemente Palace Hotel has an impressive heritage and modern Venetian design, and is uniquely situated on San Clemente Island in the Lagoon of Venice.
The Ritz-Carlton Naples adds Grow House for fresh greens
The Grow House is a re-purposed shipping container with the capacity to grow one acre of produce using a hydroponic vertical growing system.
