Public Investment Fund (PIF) Acquires Significant Minority Stake in Rocco Forte Hotels, Accelerating Brand Expansion

(IN SHORT) Rocco Forte Hotels has announced that the Public Investment Fund (PIF) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a significant minority stake in the group, with the Forte family retaining majority ownership and control. The Italian entity CDPE Investimenti (CDPEI) is selling its entire stake as part of this arrangement. PIF’s investment… Read the full press release

Hotel de Russie unveils its newly refurbished garden revived to Valdier’s original 19th-century eclectic style

London, UK, 2021-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel de Russie celebrates warm summer days by welcoming guests to the new garden, refurbished to its original splendour as envisioned by architect Giuseppe Valadier in the 1820s. Since its creation, the garden of Hotel de Russie has remained a central part of Roman life, a favourite… Read the full press release

Giampaolo Ottazzi appointed General Manager of Hotel de Russie in Rome

London, UK, 2021-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Rocco Forte Hotels announces a strategic change of management for one of its most iconic hotels, the Hotel de Russie in Rome. From July 14, Giampaolo Ottazzi will take on the role of General Manager of the luxury address in Via del Babuino. With a career in… Read the full press release

Rocco Forte Hotels launches Rocco Forte Private Villas in Verdura Resort, Sicily on April 1, 2021

London, UK, 2021-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — April 2021 will see the launch of Rocco Forte Private Villas,  the first 20 branded independent villas overlooking the sparkling bay of Verdura Resort, Sicily. The new villas will guarantee ultimate privacy and security for those who seek exclusive accommodation combined with the unique services that have made… Read the full press release

Rocco Forte Hotels welcomes Florian Steinmaier as General Manager of Villa Kennedy, Frankfurt

LONDON, UK, 2020-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Rocco Forte Hotels, the prestigious family-owned hotel group led by Sir Rocco Forte and his sister Olga Polizzi, is pleased to announce the appointment of Florian Steinmaier as General Manager of Villa Kennedy, Frankfurt effective January 1, 2020. Reporting to Frank Heller, Regional Director of Germany for… Read the full press release

Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair to host a festive ‘Italian takeover’ with celebrated chef Heinz Beck and drinks maestro Salvatore Calabrese

LONDON, UK, 2017-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — This November, to celebrate his love of all things Italian Sir Rocco Forte and Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair will stage a festive ‘Italian takeover’ of the hotel’s restaurant and neighbouring Donovan Bar by two ‘masters of Italy’ – celebrated chef Heinz Beck and drinks maestro Salvatore Calabrese. For… Read the full press release

Legendary British fashion accessories designer Lulu Guinness to design the Christmas Tree for Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel in London

London, 2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel in London is pleased to announce that this year, legendary British fashion accessories designer, Lulu Guinness, will be designing the hotel’s Christmas tree. Taking inspiration from her recent collections, Lulu will be decorating the Brown’s Christmas tree and adding her glamorous festive touches to various areas of… Read the full press release