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May 2020 In-Depth: Florence: A Visual Autobiography Florence, Italy is a beautiful city full of rich history, culture, and art. From the Renaissance to the present day, Florence has been the birthplace of some of the world’s most influential figures and movements. In this in-depth article, we will explore the history and culture of Florence, Italy, and what makes this city so special. We will look at the city’s iconic art and architecture, as well as its unique cuisine, culture, and lifestyle. We will also explore the people of Florence, and how they have shaped the city to be what it is today. Finally, we will explore how Florence has become a global destination, attracting millions of tourists every year. The History Of Florence Florence, Italy was founded in 59 BC by the Romans. It was a major center of trade and commerce, and it quickly grew in power and influence. In the Middle Ages, Florence was a major center of the Italian Renaissance and was home to famous artists and thinkers such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Dante Alighieri. Florence was also the center of the powerful Medici family, who ruled over
Hosted at Florence Gould Hall in New York City, the 2025 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference, organized by the Boutique & Luxury Lodging Association (BLLA), immediately followed the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum held earlier that week. The event brought together a mix of hotel owners, investors, developers, advisors, and brands committed to pushing the boundaries of independent, boutique, and lifestyle hospitality. Against a backdrop of industry evolution and consumer expectation shifts, this year’s panels and conversation focused on operational efficiency driving owner’s profitability and the renewed appetite for thoughtful, experience-driven hotel and food and beverage (F&B) concepts.
Capella Hotels and Resorts is poised to make a remarkable debut in Europe with the highly anticipated opening of Capella Florence in 2027. Situated in the heart of Florence's historic and cultural district,
ShareUnlike the popular European cities of Amsterdam, Paris, Florence and Berlin, Ghent (or Gent) is a largely undiscovered Belgian city. I knew very little about Gent until a few months ago, when friends came back from holidaying there, waxing lyrical about how amazing it is. Our friends also have young kids, so we thought we ... Read more
Opening in 2027, Capella Hotels and Resorts is rewriting the face of storied European grandeur with its highly awaited Florence, Italy debut—by carefully repurposing a centuries-old convent complex as a first-class heritage sanctuary.
Experience the vibrant summer of Tuscany with live music, golden beaches, and breathtaking sunsets. Discover the ultimate guide to the best events, destinations, and activities this summer in Tuscany.
Mallorca is no longer staying silent. It now unites with Venice, Rome, Florence, Barcelona, the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Paris, Santorini, Dubrovnik, Amsterdam, Reykjavik, Hallstatt, and Zermatt in raising a powerful alarm: the overtourism crisis has reached its tipping point.