What Mangia's Resorts does

Mangia's Resorts is an Italian hospitality brand operating a portfolio of 20+ properties across Sicily and Sardinia under the parent company Aeroviaggi S.p.A. (headquartered in Palermo, founded 1973). The portfolio comprises 10 resorts, 1 historic Grand Hotel et Des Palmes in Palermo, 6 MClubs (vacation clubs targeted at families), and 5 branded restaurants (Mediterra, Donna Floriana Bistrot, Kaigan Sushi Bar, Al Grano Pizzeria, Scausu Grill). Three properties operate under international soft-brand partnerships: Brucoli is part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, Santa Teresa is part of Hilton's Curio Collection, and TUI BLUE Budoni is operated under the TUI Group brand.

The company generates revenue primarily through accommodation bookings (room nights across resorts and MClubs), supplemented by on-site dining, wedding and event venues, curated Experiences (cultural tours, wine tastings, excursions), and MDestinations flight-plus-hotel packages. Pricing follows a variable unit-pricing model per resort, room type, season, and package, with promotional discounts up to 30% for early bookings. Distribution is multi-channel: direct online booking via booking.mangias.com, a dedicated trade portal for travel agents and tour operators, and global distribution systems accessed through Marriott, Hilton, and TUI partnerships. The primary customer segments are family vacationers (via MClubs and 'Little Guests, Big Experiences' packages) and luxury/couples travelers (via Hilton- and Marriott-flagged properties), with secondary positioning in wellness, weddings, and cultural/gastronomic tourism. The unifying brand proposition is 'Authentic Italian Vacanza' anchored on Mediterranean beach access, local culinary identity, and Sicilian/Sardinian cultural immersion. No proprietary technology platform or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed; the technology footprint is limited to a standard booking engine, CMS website, and email marketing infrastructure.

Name

Mangia's Resorts

Legal name

Aeroviaggi S.p.A.

Website

https://mangias.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Mangia's Resorts is an Italian hospitality chain operating 20+ resorts, MClubs, hotels, and restaurants across Sicily and Sardinia. It serves families, couples, and luxury travelers with accommodations, dining, and curated local experiences under parent Aeroviaggi S.p.A.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Resort and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts (THAGAKAC), Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA), Luxury Wellness & Spa Resorts (THAGACAG), Boutique Resorts (Small-Scale Resorts) (THAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Resort accommodations
• Beach resorts
• Vacation clubs
• Hospitality services
• Italian resort chain

Headquarters

HQ city

Palermo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Accommodation and hospitality services: Mangia's generates revenue through hotel and resort accommodations across its portfolio of properties in Sicily and Sardinia. The company offers various room types, all-inclusive packages, and special promotional rates (e.g., Early Bird offers up to 30% off). Revenue is derived from room bookings, with additional revenue streams from on-site dining (restaurants, bars), events, weddings, and experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mangia's Resorts is a hospitality brand operating a portfolio of resorts, MClubs (vacation clubs), and restaurants across Sicily and Sardinia, Italy. The company sells accommodation, all-inclusive and bed & breakfast packages, on-site dining, SPA and wellness, sports and entertainment, children's activities, weddings, and curated local experiences. Properties operate under the standard Mangia's brand as well as through brand partnerships with Marriott's Autograph Collection, Hilton's Curio Collection, and TUI BLUE. The combined booking platform at booking.mangias.com and MDestinations flight+hotel packages enable direct consumer bookings alongside trade partner distribution.

Product overview

Mangia's Resorts is a portfolio of hospitality properties — resorts, MClubs (beach resorts), and restaurants — across Sicily and Sardinia, Italy. The portfolio includes 10 independently branded Mangia's Resorts (Costa Ragusa Borgo, Costa Ragusa Resort, Sardinia Resort, Brucoli, Santa Teresa, Torre del Barone, Pollina, Favignana, Selinunte, and Himera), Grand Hotel et Des Palmes in Palermo, 6 MClubs (TUI BLUE Budoni, Del Golfo, Acacia Resort, MClub Lipari, MClub Alicudi, MClub Cala Regina), and 5 restaurants (Mediterra, Donna Floriana Bistrot, Kaigan Sushi Bar, Al Grano Pizzeria, Scausu Grill). Properties operate under a mix of ownership models: some are wholly owned under the Mangia's brand, others are franchised under TUI BLUE, Marriott's Autograph Collection®, and Hilton's Curio Collection™. The company also offers curated Experiences (cultural tours, wine tastings, adventures) and MDestinations, a flight-plus-hotel package product. The unifying signature across all properties is the 'authentic Italian vacanza' — comfort, scenic views, beach access, SPA and wellness, sports, dining, and entertainment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MClubs: Vacation club properties operated by Mangia's in Sicily and Sardinia, ideal destinations for families looking for the Authentic Italian Vacanza by the sea.
• Grand Hotel et Des Palmes

Products and services

• Icona's Costa Ragusa Resort A resort located on Sicily's south-eastern coast, part of the Costa Ragusa destination, offering hospitality, wellness, sport, culture, and local experiences to leisure travelers.
• Mangia's Costa Ragusa Borgo A resort within the Costa Ragusa destination in south-eastern Sicily, offering an authentic Italian vacanza experience to leisure travelers.
• Mangia's Sardinia Resort A resort in Sardinia offering authentic Italian vacanza experiences with beachfront locations, swimming pools, SPA and wellness, sports, entertainment, and dining.
• Mangia's Brucoli Resort A resort in Sicily operated as part of the Autograph Collection Hotels portfolio with Marriott, offering beachfront accommodations, views, pools, and SPA services.
• Mangia's Santa Teresa Resort A resort in Sardinia operated under the Curio Collection by Hilton brand, offering luxury accommodations in northern Sardinia.
• Mangia's Torre del Barone Resort & SPA A resort and SPA in Sicily featuring swimming pools, wellness facilities, and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
• Mangia's Pollina Resort A resort in Sicily offering beachfront accommodations, swimming pools, and a range of entertainment and dining experiences.
• Mangia's Favignana Resort A resort located on Favignana island in Sicily, offering beach access, crystal-clear sea, and Mediterranean dining experiences.
• Mangia's Selinunte Resort A resort in Sicily near the archaeological site of Selinunte, featuring swimming pools and proximity to sandy beaches.
• Mangia's Himera Resort A resort in Sicily with swimming pool facilities and access to coastal beach areas.
• Grand Hotel et Des Palmes A historic hotel in Palermo, Sicily, offering city accommodations with access to cultural experiences including opera events and proximity to Teatro Massimo.
• TUI BLUE Budoni An MClub resort in Budoni, Sardinia, operated under the TUI BLUE brand, targeting families seeking an authentic Italian beach vacation.
• MClub Del Golfo An MClub resort in Sardinia offering beachfront accommodations and family-friendly vacation experiences.
• Acacia Resort An MClub resort in Sicily providing beach access and a range of services for families on vacation.
• MClub Lipari An MClub resort on Lipari island in Sicily, offering Aeolian Island beach experiences and family accommodations.
• MClub Alicudi An MClub resort on the island of Alicudi in Sicily's Aeolian archipelago, offering secluded beach vacation experiences.
• MClub Cala Regina An MClub resort in Sicily offering beachfront accommodations for family holidays.
• Mediterra Restaurant A restaurant offering Mediterranean cuisine where guests experience the smells, sounds, tastes, and views of the Mediterranean, featuring show cooking and gourmet experiences.
• Donna Floriana Bistrot A bistrot serving authentic Italian recipes prepared with fresh local ingredients and special cooking techniques.
• Kaigan Sushi Bar A sushi bar presenting fresh local Italian seafood in a Japanese gastronomic interpretation, combining Italian and Japanese culinary traditions.
• Al Grano Pizzeria An authentic Italian pizzeria serving classic pizzas as well as creative pizzas inspired by local traditions and ingredients.
• Scausu Grill A grill restaurant offering grilled meat and fish dishes, vegetarian options, and light meals prepared with fresh local ingredients.
• Mangia's Experiences Curated experiences including cultural tours, wine tastings, adventure activities, and itineraries across Sicily and Sardinia, such as Etna volcano tours, Piazza Armerina visits, Catania explorations, and Donnafugata Castle wine tastings.
• Mangia's MDestinations (Flight + Hotel) A flight and hotel package booking service enabling travelers to book combined travel and accommodation for Mangia's resorts and clubs in Sicily and Sardinia.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Marriott International (Autograph Collection Hotels)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMangia's Brucoli Resort operates as part of Marriott's Autograph Collection Hotels brand. This partnership provides access to Marriott's global distribution system, loyalty program (Marriott Bonvoy), and international brand recognition while Mangia's retains operational control and brand identity.
• Hilton (Curio Collection by Hilton)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMangia's Santa Teresa operates as part of Hilton's Curio Collection by Hilton brand. The partnership provides access to Hilton's global distribution network, Hilton Honors loyalty program, and international marketing reach while Mangia's maintains property operations and local character.
• TUI Group (TUI BLUE Budoni)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMClub TUI BLUE Budoni operates as a TUI BLUE branded property in Sardinia. TUI BLUE is TUI Group's hotel brand targeting design-conscious adults seeking authentic local experiences. This partnership integrates Mangia's Sardinia property into the TUI BLUE portfolio.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TH Resorts: Italian resort chain (TH Hotels) with properties across Italian and Mediterranean destinations (Sicily, Sardinia, Calabria, Austria), offering family-oriented beach and mountain holidays with all-inclusive options. Comparable tier and customer overlap with Mangia's resort portfolio.
• Veratour: Italian tour operator with owned/controlled resort hotels in Mediterranean destinations (Greece, Spain, Italy, Egypt), focused on Italian-speaking family and couples travelers. Closely comparable business model combining package holidays with proprietary hotel operations.
• VOI Hotels & Resorts: Italian hotel and resort chain with properties across Sicily, Sardinia, and other Italian destinations, targeting family and beach holiday segments. Direct Italian competitor with similar tiered resort product and Mediterranean beach positioning.
• Bluserena: Italian resort chain with concentrated presence in Sicily, Sardinia, Calabria, and Puglia, focused on family beach holidays and all-inclusive packages. Most direct Italian regional competitor to Mangia's MClubs and resort portfolio, sharing the same customer base and destinations.
• Club Med: Global leader in all-inclusive beach resorts with strong Mediterranean presence. Comparable to Mangia's in offering beachfront, family-oriented all-inclusive resort experiences with curated activities and F&B included; Mangia's MClubs and all-inclusive packages compete in the same demand pool.
• Alpitour World: Italy's largest tour operator with branded resort hotels (Bravo Club, Alpitour branded properties) in Mediterranean and international destinations. Competes directly for the Italian family package-holiday segment through parallel hotel operations and tour packaging.

Broad incumbents

• Hilton Worldwide: Global hospitality leader and core brand partner for Mangia's Santa Teresa (Curio Collection by Hilton). Comparable in providing luxury international distribution while its Conrad, Hilton, and Curio brands compete in the same Mediterranean premium leisure segment.
• Marriott International: Global hospitality leader and core brand partner for Mangia's Brucoli (Autograph Collection). Provides distribution, loyalty, and brand standards while competing for Mediterranean leisure demand through its own luxury and premium resort portfolio.
• TUI Group: Europe's largest integrated tourism group, operator of TUI BLUE hotels and major tour operator airlines. Already a core channel partner for Mangia's (TUI BLUE Budoni), it represents both a strategic partner and a broad incumbent whose competitive package holidays overlap with Mangia's MDestinations offering.

Emerging players

• Iberostar Hotels & Resorts: Spanish family-owned resort chain with strong Mediterranean and Caribbean beach resort presence, focused on family and luxury leisure segments. Comparable Mediterranean positioning and family-segment focus, though at larger international scale and broader geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MangiasResorts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mangias

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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