Lungarno Collection
Laura Bessi is an experienced professional in the hospitality industry, currently serving as the Groups Sales Manager at Lungarno Collection since January 2009. Prior to this role, Laura held the position of Sales Manager at Royal Demeure for various prestigious hotels, including Helvetia&Bristol and the Hotel d'Inghilterra Roma, from June 2011 to November 2011. Laura also gained valuable experience as a Sales Executive at Hilton Hotels & Resorts in Florence from December 2006 to August 2008 and worked as a Groups Coordinator at Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, from August 2003 to December 2006. Laura's academic background includes a degree in Economia e Gestione dei Servizi Turistici from Università degli Studi di Firenze.
Lungarno Collection
A distinctive presence on the Italian hospitality scene, Lungarno Collection has luxury addresses in the most desirable districts of Florence and Rome. The brand Lungarno Collection was launched in 1995 as a hotel management company owned by the Ferragamo family. Each hotel has its own personality, drawing inspiration from urban culture, history and style to create highly personal experiences highlighted by elegance, striking design and attentive service. The Lungarno Collection includes Hotel Lungarno (Florence) with Borgo San Jacopo Restaurant (1 Michelin Star) and Picteau Bistrot & Bar; Hotel Continentale (Florence) with La Terrazza Rooftop Bar; Gallery Hotel Art (Florence) with The Fusion Bar & Restaurant; Portrait Roma (Rome); Portrait Firenze (Florence) with Caffè dell’Oro; Portrait Milano (Milan) opening soon.