Perowne International Partners with Aldo Melpignano to Elevate Independent Italian Hospitality

London-based travel consultancy Perowne Internationall has partnered with Egnazia Ospitalità Italiana, the hotel management group founded by Aldo Melpignano, creating a unified vision for a collection of independent Italian hotels. For Miami travelers looking to explore Italy, we bring you the following hotels listed below.

La Tiara di Cervo (Porto Cervo, Sardinia)

Opening in May 2026, La Tiara di Cervo introduces a residential hospitality concept to the Costa Smeralda.

Set within a protected three hectare park, the private estate features 26 apartments designed for indoor and outdoor living. The property combines the privacy of a standalone residence with hotel services, including a dedicated concierge team and private chefs.

Santavenere (Maratea, Basilicata)

Celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2026, Santavenere sits along the Tyrrhenian coast in southern Italy.

The property features terraced Mediterranean gardens that lead to a fully equipped private beach. The hotel offers a gateway to the Basilicata region and its local culinary heritage.

Castel Badia (San Lorenzo di Sebato, South Tyrol)

Unveiled in late 2025, Castel Badia is a restored thousand year old former Benedictine convent in the Dolomites.

The property balances historical preservation with modern alpine design across 28 rooms, suites, and a private three floor chalet. Guests have access to the Plan de Corones ski area and a spa carved into natural rock.

Hotel Ancora (Cortina d’Ampezzo, Veneto)

Under the new ownership of Renzo Rosso and managed by Melpignano, Hotel Ancora is celebrating its first full year round season.

Interiors by Vicky Charles blend contemporary design with the building's 200 year old Alpine heritage across 38 rooms. The property features a destination terrace restaurant, a spa, and an invite only club.

HOTEL de LEN (Cortina d’Ampezzo, Veneto)

Located in the center of Cortina, HOTEL de LEN is a 22 room certified ClimaHotel focused on wellness and athletic recovery.

Terrace with a view. Photo: Helenio Barbetta

Deluxe. Photo: Helenio Barbetta

Room detail. Photo: Alessandro Amodio

The property features biocompatible architecture, sleep support technologies, and a panoramic rooftop spa. The hotel utilizes local wood materials to offer a sustainable expression of Alpine hospitality.

Borgo Egnazia (Savelletri di Fasano, Puglia)

Borgo Egnazia continues to pioneer regenerative agriculture in the region. The property maintains regenerative gardens and biodiversity corridors to support a self sustaining ecosystem.

The hotel recently launched The Seed House, a seed to soil initiative. The flagship restaurant, Due Camini, utilizes these efforts to create a vegetarian focused menu rooted in Puglian traditions.

Masseria San Domenico (Savelletri di Fasano, Puglia)

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, Masseria San Domenico is set within a 15th century fortified watchtower surrounded by 40 hectares of olive groves.

The secluded retreat is recognized as a pioneer of luxury hospitality in Puglia. It features a thalassotherapy spa and regional cuisine rooted in coastal traditions.

Looking ahead, Egnazia Ospitalità Italiana is developing forthcoming hospitality projects at an address in Milan and within the coastal countryside bordering Rome.

By ML Staff. Photos: Egnazia.