We are Mangia's
As far-reaching as a sunset over the sea with an all-Italian welcome
For fifty years, we have been striving to create special moments and memories.
Aeroviaggi S.p.A. was founded in Palermo in 1973 by Antonio Mangia. The company operates in the tourism sector as one the first Hotel Owners and Operators, directly managing 13 properties between Sicily and Sardinia, the two largest islands in the Mediterranean.
In 2019, Marcello Mangia became CEO and President of Aeroviaggi S.p.A. and in July 2021, the company underwent a complete rebranding to become Mangia’s. This marked a move into a different market segment and a new era for the company, armed with a fresh perspective but still firmly rooted in traditional values and the Made in Italy experience.
Mangia’s is an Italian hotel brand operating in the upper-upscale segment.
The brand manages 13 properties in Sicily and Sardinia, 4- and 5-star Resorts and Club accommodation. With the acquisition of two historic buildings in the city of Palermo – the Grand Hotel et Des Palmes and Palazzo Favaloro Gallo – Mangia’s is about to launch a line of city hotels. The brand’s pillars are Italian Taste, Biophilic Design, Sustainability and People, and these elements give the structures their unmistakable Mangia’s signature.
Mangia’s offers both Resort and Club accommodation, ideal destinations for guests looking for an authentic Italian vacanza. 9 of Mangia’s Resorts and Clubs are located in Sicily: Mangia’s Brucoli, Sicily, Autograph Collection near Syracuse, Mangia’s Torre del Barone Resort & SPA in Agrigento province, Mangia’s Selinunte Resort in Trapani province, Mangia’s Pollina Resort and Mangia’s Himera Resort close to Cefalù and Palermo, Mangia’s Favignana Resort on the island of Favignana, and MClub Cala Regina, MClub Alicudi and MClub Lipari also in Agrigento province. The rest of Mangia’s properties are situated in Sardinia, to the north of the island: Mangia’s Santa Teresa Sardinia, Curio Collection by Hilton near Santa Reparata, TUI Blue Budoni in Budoni, MClub Marmorata in Santa Teresa Gallura and MClub Del Golfo in Marina di Sorso.
Our Values
Italian taste
Guests at Mangia’s Resorts and Clubs enjoy an Authentic “Made in Italy” Italian Vacanza Experience, with carefully selected and curated design elements inspired by the richness of the surrounding territory and daily taste experiences at our bars and restaurants.
Biophilic Design
Mangia’s Resorts and Clubs are set in expansive green surroundings with plenty of open space, landscaped with typical Mediterranean plants such as olive trees, bougainvillea and hibiscus, plus extensive outdoor sports facilities.
We unite internal and external spaces, transforming them into areas of health and wellbeing. Guests at Mangia’s Resorts can immerse themselves in nature, enjoy the panoramic views and fresh air, relax, play sport and explore the most beautiful areas of Sicily and Sardinia with friends and family.
Sustainability
The extensive renovation project of Mangia’s Resorts is in line with Mangia’s and HIP’s commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment around the brand’s properties.
In addition to structural refurbishments and the installation of energy-efficient equipment, further energy saving measures will be introduced in the future as part of the Group’s ongoing ESG project.
People
Human Capital is of the utmost importance to the company, with up to 1500 staff employed during the high season.
Investment in staff is a priority for Mangia’s as it expands, with the annual Mangia’s Academy now in its ninth year, giving employees the opportunity to specialise in their work by following professional training courses taught by experts in the field.
Corporate social responsibility, in the form of local investment, can be seen in Mangia’s commitment to 70% local hires.
Our sustainable future
Sustainability is a priority for Mangia’s.
The extensive renovation of the various resorts is in line with Mangia’s and HIP’s commitment to sustainability and environmental protection around the brand’s properties. Local, farm-to-table ingredients from our orchards, locally-sourced supplies and staff, the use of renewable energy and waste reduction are priorities for the company. In January 2024, Mangia’s obtained the BREEAM In-Use “Very Good” certificate – issued by the BRE certification body which rewards sustainable buildings – for Mangia’s Torre del Barone Resort & SPA, Mangia’s Brucoli, Sicily, Autograph Collection and Mangia’s Selinunte Resort.
In April 2024, Mangia’s was recognized as a “GIF Responsible Organisation” by the Get It Fair programme, which awards this mark to organisations that have successfully completed a rigorous Due Diligence process.
“We are very proud of this recognition. In general we believe that the adoption of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) policies is fundamental not only for our business success, but also for our commitment to society and the environment. Through these initiatives, we not only improve the environmental impact of our hotels, but also ensure a fair and transparent working environment, increasing value for our stakeholders and contributing positively to the communities in which we operate.”
Marcello Mangia, President and CEO
Our story
1973
Antonio Mangia founds Aeroviaggi, travel agency in Palermo.
80's
Aeroviaggi becomes a joint stock company.
90's
The French market grows and Aeroviaggi acquires structures in Brucoli and Sciacca. It also becomes the first charter operator in Sicily and Sardinia.
00's
Aeroviaggi acquires Marmorata Resort in Santa Teresa di Gallura (Sardinia).
10's
Pollina Resort and Himera Resort open: the group is growing in double digits in terms of properties.
20's
The brand Mangia's Resort & Clubs is launched, and Mangia's Favignana Resort opens.
2021
In 2021, Mangia's signed a partnership with HIP/Blackstone, with the aim of enhancing development projects at Mangia's Resort & Clubs.
2022
From 2022, a series of major renovation projects were launched following the investment of over 55 million euro, starting with the refurbishment of Mangia's Selinunte Resort. In 2022, the group posted earnings of 70 million euro.
2023
2023 was an exiting year for Mangia's, with the company celebrating 50 years in business and three properties reopening as 5-star Resorts - Mangia's Torre del Barone Resort & SPA, Mangia's Brucoli and Mangia's Santa Teresa.
2024
In 2024, Mangia's entered into a new partnership with Marriott International and Hilton, with Mangia's Brucoli Resort joining the Autograph Collection by Marriott and Mangia's Santa Teresa Resort becoming part of the Curio Collection by Hilton.
April 2024
Mangia's acquires the Grand Hotel et des Palmens in Palermo, launching a new line of 5-star and 5-star luxury city hotels.
August 2024
In August 2024 Mangia's acquires Kamarina Resort near Ragusa.
Our Numbers
50+ years of activity.
16 Hotels: 9 Resorts, 2 City Hotel, 5 Clubs on the two largest islands in the Mediterranean.
2 historic buildings in Palermo acquired to launch the new line of city hotels – the Grand Hotel et Des Palmes and Palazzo Favaloro Gallo.
Over one million visitors a year and three million meals served.
Over 1,600 sea view rooms and more than 3,800 rooms in total.
65 Restaurant and Bars
13k sqm Pool Areas
Over 860k sqm of private parks and managed green areas.
Over 1200 People employed.
100 million euro: The investment for the renovation projects already started together with the works planned at Mangia’s Pollina Resort.
2023: Record year for the company which recorded a turnover of 114 million euro.
In the top 10 of Italian chains for room market share. First Italian hotel chain in terms of owned room market share and second overall as Sun & Beach destination (2020 Confindustria annual report on Italian hotel chains).
2024: The Hotels & Chains Report published by Horwath HTL places Mangia’s in 1st place in the ranking of Italian chains and 1th place among international chains, by number of keys obtained in the 5-star and 5-star luxury segment.
The Group is certified by “Great Place to Work Italia” and obtained BREEAM In-Use “Very Good” certification for Mangia’s Sardinia Resort, Mangia's Brucoli Autograph Collection, Mangia's Santa Teresa Sardinia Curio Collection by Hilton, Mangia’s Torre del Barone Resort & SPA, Mangia’s Pollina Resort, Mangia's Favignana Resort, Mangia’s Selinunte Resort, Mangia’s Himera Resort, TUI BLUE Budoni, MClub Del Golfo, MClub Lipari, MClub Alicudi, MClub Cala Regina.
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