The launch of Cathay Pacific’s non-stop service between Hong Kong and Rome marks the airline’s return to the Italian capital, reestablishing a key link between Asia and Europe.

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.

Italian hospitality firm The Romeo Collection has unveiled its second address, with the opening of ROMEO Roma.

Cathay Pacific will reinstate non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Rome, commencing 5 June 2025, with a thrice weekly seasonal service. The route will complement Cathay Pacific’s five weekly services to Milan, which will increase to daily over the 2025 Northern summer.

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.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has unveiled plans for the development of an exceptional luxury property in the centre of Rome, scheduled to open in 2026. Mandarin Oriental, Rome will bring the Group’s Italian portfolio to five; complementing its existing properties in Milan and Lake Como, as well as the recent announcements of Cortina and Porto Cervo.

Radisson Collection has strengthened its presence in Italy with the opening of its sixth hotel, Radisson Collection Hotel, Roma Antica. Located in the heart of Rome’s historic city centre, the hotel is situated in a prime location near the iconic Altare della Patria, the Pantheon, Piazza Venezia, and ancient ruins of Largo di Torre Argentina, Capitolium Hill.

Emirates and ITA Airways have today inked an MoU for the expansion of their existing interline into a full codeshare partnership. Once activated, the codeshare will boost travel options and connection choices for customers travelling between Dubai, Italy and beyond.

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.