Isidoro di Franco appointed Cluster General Manager for the region of Sicily - Rocco Forte Hotels
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- Mar 16, 2023
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Rocco Forte Hotels is delighted to announce the reopening of its resorts in Sicily for the 2023 summer season on Wednesday, March 16, 2023. In conjunction with the long anticipated reopening date comes the exciting news of the arrival of Isidoro di Franco as Cluster General Manager for the region.
With a strong background of working in 5-star luxury hotels across Italy and Austria, di Franco returns to his hometown of Palermo in a role that includes supervising management and ensuring the overall success of Villa Igiea, Verdura Resort and the Rocco Forte Private Villas on the Agrigento coast.
There is no shortage of novelties to usher him into his inaugural year in Sicily as the start of the 2023 season across all three properties is brimming with activity.
In Palermo at Villa Igiea the White Lotus Experience debuts, a unique itinerary allowing guests to discover some of the most iconic filming locations from the second season of this cult series. The tour starts in Cefalù, where guests can choose whether to go hiking, visit artisanal shops, indulge in the local gastronomy or relax on the beach by the town’s picturesque bay. The tour continues towards Villa Tasca, the enchanting sixteenth-century villa of the Tasca d’Almerita family where Daphne and Harper spend the night amidst a lush, 8-hectare park and surrounded by one of the most highly regarded 9th century gardens of Sicilian Romanticism. At the end of the day, the return to Villa Igiea is topped off with an exclusive evening at the Igiea Terrazza Bar, site of the second episode’s dinner scene starring Jake and Portia as protagonists. The night begins with the White Lotus cocktail – created during filming at the hotel last year – which whets the palate for a menu that is a faithful reproduction of what appeared on screen.
Just like the grandfather, father and son trio in the show, those looking to trace the origins of their lineage and find lost relatives in the region can rely on Villa Igiea’s Ancestry Concierge, a dedicated figure who is skilled in helping guests trace their family roots. When the stars align, a visit to the Ancestry Concierge can even turn into a once-in-a-lifetime visit to meet descendants or explore ancestral hometowns.
The Team at
LEADING HOTELIERS NETWORK / JOB LEAD SERVICE
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