The Latest Breaking News from Rocco Forte

Verdura, Sicily: Rocco Forte Hotels resort getting new homes for golfers, gourmets and sun-seeking families

Sicily’s first branded residences promise a friction-free buying experience - and tax benefits

Evening Standard · Mar 28

Restoring VAT free shopping will deliver £3.7 billion boost say business leaders

Abolishing the tourist tax will draw in millions of visitors from across the EU argue the Association of International Retail

Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025

Conservatives fighting to stem loss of high-value donors to Reform UK

Kemi Badenoch expected to appear at party’s London conference, where wealthy donors have been invited to evening drinks

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2025

Scandal-hit Tory donor opens wallet to Starmer

Exclusive: Major blow for Rishi Sunak as tycoon who donated £750,000 opens wallet to Starmer – and hotelier who gifted £100,000 says 'incompetence' is driving backers away

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2023

Il Picciolo Etna Resort — magnificent wine, top golf and views of Mount Etna’s snowy peak

Sicilian calm in slighter cooler climes at Il Picciolo Etna Golf Resort & Spa, reviewed by Chris Folley

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2023

'Rocco Forte is Labouring under the misapprehension we want him to stay'

Hotelier is just the latest in a long line of whinging rich and famous people who threaten to quit the UK if they don't get the government they want, says Paul Routledge

Daily Mirror · May 18, 2023

I gave Tories £100,000 says hotel boss, but it’d be a waste to give them any more

Sir Rocco Forte said there is no point giving any more money, as he accused the party of failing to grow the economy

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

From Berghain to Brandenburg: How to spend the perfect weekend in Berlin

As winter starts turning to spring, it’s time to plan your next city break in the German capital. Here’s the lowdown on the hottest hotels, restaurants, and clubs

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2023

‘It will be cheaper to close’: businesses urge Liz Truss to act fast over soaring bills

With energy costs set to rocket, UK’s 5.5m small businesses hope new PM’s strategy will ease the pain

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2022

Tory donors and polarised party losing faith in Johnson ‘cult’

Hotelier Rocco Forte demands PM changes course as Commons battle looms over tensions with EU

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2022