Corvara

Corvara is a well-known ski resort located in the Italian Dolomites. It recently gained attention following a legal case that concluded with Italy's highest court ruling in favor of a five-star hotel, Hotel Sassongher, in Corvara. The case involved a tourist who was refused tap water in the hotel's restaurant during the 2019 ski season and was instead offered bottled water for a fee. The tourist argued that water is a universal right, but the court ultimately determined that serving tap water is not a consumer right. This ruling, stemming from an event in Corvara, has significant implications for consumer rights and service expectations in the hospitality industry within Italy, highlighting a specific legal interpretation regarding the provision of basic amenities in high-end establishments.