Voihotels has taken over the Arenella Resort in Siracusa in Sicily and aims to close the year with a turnover of €200 million, an increase of some 20 million over 2023.
The 460-room complex will be upgraded
Last year the gross operating margins (ebitda) of Alpitour's hospitality division topped €30 million, or 17% of turnover (ebidta margin). Paolo Terrinoni, CEO of Voihotels, told the press the group has recently completed the acquisition of the Voi Arenella Resort in Siracusa which it had already been managing for some time. The aim now is to renovate the 60-hectare, 460-room complex and reposition it upwards.
An area for events for over 700 people
The restyling will involve the modernization of all rooms, the addition of a poolside restaurant bar, and an additional restaurant-pizzeria. Two new padel courts will also be added as well as two areas for young guests with equipped play areas, a larger arena theatre and a new multi-purpose area to host events with a capacity of over 700 people.
The VRetreats brand has eight hotels and resorts
The operation in Sicily is part of a general acceleration of Alpitour's commitment to the hospitality sector. From 2019 to 2023 the Group invested €135 million to acquire new facilities and upgrade those already in its portfolio. Voihotels now manages a total of 26 hotels and resorts, eight under the VRetreats brand, four of which are already operational (Siracusa, Olbia, Cervinia and Florence), while for the fifth, in Lecce, is in the final stages of negotiation.
Looking to introduce Eritrea or the Comoros to the Italian market
The goal now is to expand further, with a particular focus on the luxury segment and with Milan, Rome and Naples being considered. For resorts the focus is mainly on international destinations with plans to introduce Eritrea or the Comoros to the Italian market.
