Success comes in many forms, but at a certain point in life, numbers stop being the measure and people become the measure. The celebration of the 5Oth birthday of a long-time client of THE INDIVIDUAL & INCENTIVE TOURS TRAVEL AGENCY in the heart of the Emerald Coast in Sardinia was no ordinary party.
Our philosophy is built on the non-commercial discovery of the world. No resorts from the proposals of large tour operators or standardised catalogue offers. The iiTours team knows the destinations they work with and can transform adventure into a comfortable and smooth experience. It is in these moments that our philosophy is put into practice – that every detail matters and, above all, that we have extensive knowledge of the destinations to which we send our clients.
Imagine the logistics: guests all arrive on the same day from distant destinations such as Singapore, London or Vienna. Their individual itineraries must intersect at one precisely timed moment, without a single hesitation or delay. Most people would see months of organisational stress in such an assignment. For our clients, it is merely a natural transition from the deck of the plane to the edge of the hotel pool. The first glass of chilled Prosecco, the tones of lounge music and the birthday client’s feeling of deep relief that comes when he realises that his only concern is being a great host.
The second day of the celebration only confirmed this. Instead of a flashy modern yacht, a historical wooden sailing ship was moored in the port. It was not about effect or pomp, but about a quiet connection with the sea itself and enjoying the adventures that local sailors have experienced for centuries. Sailing through the La Maddalena archipelago, swimming in turquoise lagoons and a lunch of fresh pasta and seafood prepared by the on-board Chef. Everything happened with an ease that belied the complexity of the preparations behind the scenes.
But let’s get to the celebration itself, which took place in a beach restaurant. Amidst the flames of candles and soft music, a speech was given by the host's 15-year-old daughter. Her witty and touching words, spoken in two languages, moved many a guest to tears. These are the moments that create family memories. "You can have a successful business and assets, but your real wealth is in the people around you. And that cannot be quantified," the host summed up the atmosphere of the evening, while lanterns were lit on the white-sand beach for those who wanted to dance until the morning hours.
The rest of the stay was in true Italian spirit. A visit to a family winery with a tasting, where they produce not only wine but also great cosmetics from the grapes, and dinner at a local family osteria, where the owner herself served the guests, gave the whole event an authentic and personal dimension.
The organisation itself remained invisible throughout, which is the highest form of service. No event can completely avoid little "buts". However, the overall result and the smiles of satisfied guests are what really matter. And it is this standard, built on precise planning, that we have maintained all over the world for more than 20 years.
There are places that are remembered for their beauty. And then there are places that are remembered for the feelings they evoke. Hotel Gardena Grödnerhof in the mountain town of Ortisei falls precisely in the latter category. In summer, this top hotel in the heart of Val Gardena provides a unique combination of active relaxation, top-notch gastronomy, wellness and the unique scenery of the Dolomites, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
He is one of the most prominent figures in the European hotel and luxury hospitality industry. Ezio Indiani has been at the helm of Milan's Hotel Principe di Savoia for more than two decades and has won numerous prestigious international awards during his career, including the title of the Best Hotel Manager in the World. He considers his team to be a football team that can only win together. The "nuts and bolts" of his daily work is meeting people, on the one hand, his team and on the other, distinguished guests. According to him, the greatest success is the opportunity to do a job that one loves, and his most distant business trip to China and Japan gave him unforgettable moments. He enjoys simple pleasures the most – walks in Milan, good restaurants, tennis and time spent with close friends.
Would you like to switch off for a few days, exchange the hustle and bustle of the city for harmonious mountain views and wake up in the silence of Nature? The Chaloupka, která existuje (“Cottage that Exists”) project offers three unique cottages in the heart of the Beskydy Mountains, where comfortable accommodation, privacy and comfort are combined with the authentic atmosphere of the Beskydy countryside.