Our Ambassadors

General manager of The Place Firenze, Claudio Meli carved our niche in the Santa Maria Novella neighbourhood to connect our guests and friends with the magnificent makers behind the beauty we see across Florence.

We introduced a series of incredible makers to guests, visitors, and interested locals, spotlighting the hard work and delicate skill that happen behind the scenes in workshops few people ever get to see. A journey to discover, feel and deeply understand the real essence of Italian craft.

In Venice, General Manager of Londra Palace Venezia Alain Bullo will be playing the important role of Heritage Ambassador, acting as a link between the international travellers who are staying at the hotel and the social and cultural fabric of the city of Venice.

Here we decided to collaborate with Venezia da Vivere on a special Mano a Mano collection of limited-edition artisan pieces crafted by five of the Lagoon City’s most storied makers. These unique pieces will be available at the Londra Palace Venezia, so you, too, can carry a piece of Venice with you as you journey through life.

Antonello Buono, General Manager of Borgo dei Conti Resort, is every day committed to creating authentic connections between our guests and the deepest soul of Umbria, through a direct dialogue with the master craftsmen who guard its centuries-old knowledge.

We value the beauty and manual excellence that is handed down in the most hidden workshops of the region, among hills, villages and abbeys. A real journey through time to relive the history, craftsmanship and techniques that have their roots in the Middle Ages. And when the place becomes a workshop, we invite the most talented craftsmen inside the Resort to create immersive and extraordinary experiences.