Novanta

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2014 Il Corsalone In a quiet valley with agriturismo’s having high vacancy rates…

Transcript of Novanta

2014  -­‐  Il  Corsalone  

In  a  quiet  valley  with    agriturismo’s  having    high  vacancy  rates…  

…decides  to  challenge    tradi>onal  hospitality  

What  if…  

…an  ancient  Tuscan  village…  

The  Novanta  Experience  

…becomes  a  memorable  experience?    

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…turn  into  a  place  of  barefoot  luxury    

Vacant  real-­‐estate  and  exis>ng  resources…  

…become  key  partners  

Local  neighbours…      

Entrepreneurial  urban  people…  

…become  outdoor  explorers  

Co-­‐crea>ng  transforma>on  of  rural  areas….  

Key  ac>vity  

Online,  events,  PR,  free  publicity  in  magazines  and  newspapers,  word-­‐of-­‐mouth  

Explore  culture  and  heritage,  meet  people,  enjoy  local  food  and  outdoor  ac>vi>es    

People  are  willing  to  pay  for  Best  Experiences  

90  days  Novanta  

Results:  70%    Occupancy  rate  55      Bookings  122       Adult  guests  55      Kids  guests    And  also:  

2      New  start-­‐ups    1.000  bold  new  ideas  

 

Reframing  Hospitality  -­‐  Value  is  co-­‐created  together  with  all  stakeholders  -­‐  Focus  on  building  rela>onships,  instead  of  transac>ons  -­‐  Re-­‐use  of  exis>ng  resources  -­‐  A  hybrid  holiday  des>na>on  adap>ve  to  clients  needs  

(business,  wedding,  yoga,  etc)  

Future  Challenges:    -­‐  Further  design  the  poten>al  of  rural  areas  for  sustainable  

tourism  -­‐  Contribute  to  a  sustainable  local  economic  development  -­‐  Developing  a  collabora>ve  rural  tourism  business  model.    

It’s  not  about  the  beds  and  linens  

But  being  part  of  a  local  community  

Rural  Immersion  Business  

Life  as  it’s  meant  to  be