What qualities should a good General Manager have?

I grew up in Sciacca, so this area is part of me. I started working in the hospitality sector even before finishing school and first came to Sciaccamare in 1993. I have worked in all the roles in the facility here, from waiter to becoming General Manager of the whole complex in 2008. Being General Manager involves managing over 280,000 guests annually across the four facilities. In addition to experience and specific expertise, you really need a love of your job and enthusiasm, a feeling that the Mangia family has always passed on to me. Together, we do our utmost to offer our customers a carefree holiday, so they go home with the long-lasting memory of the amazing hospitality offered by Aeroviaggi and the people of Sicily.

Is there one local product that stands out?

The caves of San Calogero and the oldest wine in the world. Mount San Calogero, or Mount Kronio, lies behind the park, with its natural caves of sulphur vapours that, according to legend, were discovered by Daedalus when fleeing from Crete. In ancient times the hermit, San Calogero, chose them as his home and prehistoric settlements have been discovered inside. Among the many artefacts found here, archaeological excavations have unearthed jars of glazed terracotta, dating back about 6,000 years. After a careful analysis by the University of South Florida, they were found to contain a residue typical of pre-historic wine. The oldest wine in the world.

Can we talk about “sustainable tourism” at the Sciaccamare Park district?

Sciaccamare is a facility that is mostly powered by solar panels. There are charging points for electric cars. The park, with its centuries-old olive trees and pine trees, is a green area that helps to improve the air quality. We are planning a fifth hotel in the park, a building that will be powered entirely by renewable energy sources. For a waste-free holiday.