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Your group, with 45 hotels, n is completing its new resort in Sicily: what are its key elements? It is the only five-star all-inclusive beachfront hotel with direct access to a private beach, in a strategic position to reach all of Sicily’s tourist locations. It has 469 rooms, from sea-view suites to family rooms and a presidenti­al suite, with a number of thematic restaurant­s and a ‘dine around’ buffet. What makes a hotel truly n five star? The charm of the place, modern, comfortabl­e rooms and the services offered, attention to detail, making every customer feel welcome, a passion for anticipati­ng guests’ every need, and creating the emotion and memories of a nice holiday.

Are there any new features n you have focused on with this renovation? Total modernisat­ion of the rooms to give a sense of taste and cleanlines­s, food and drink that give customers the opportunit­y to savour Debora Iachetta, Subdirecto­r of Grand Palladium Sicilia Resort & Spa, on how to create a five-star holiday experience Mediterran­ean culinary specialiti­es, with a grand buffet and with snack points at any time of the day, as well as new flavours and menus in our different à la carte restaurant­s. n What defines a Palladium

Hotel experience? Our chain aims to offer excellence to all customers: we focus on a holiday experience that every customer will remember through all five senses. The Palladium Hotel Group believes in a mission: to transform guests into lifelong fans. We enjoy putting passion into making a Palladium Group hotel the one to choose, remember and recommend in every place!

n Sustainabi­lity is a key concern for travellers in 2020. How are your hotels addressing this ? Our group gives significan­t weight to this issue. Rooms will have an electricit­y and air-conditioni­ng control system, we will encourage our guests to use linen and towels more than once, use glass rather than plastic, and use recyclable materials, wherever possible. We do not exclude using renewable energy sources in the near future, too. n What is your personal favourite holiday destinatio­n? I love relaxing holidays in contact with nature, especially in seaside resorts. n What are the main five things you take with you on holiday? A swimsuit, a good book, a device for music, an elegant outfit for a nice occasion, and a credit card!

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Five-star future: The Grand Palladium Sicilia Resort and Spa
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