Lungarno Collection
Valeriano Antonioli's work experience begins in 2004 as the General Manager of W Los Angeles and continues with various leadership roles in the hotel industry. From 2007 to 2010, they serve as the Managing Director of InterContinental Montelucia resort & spa, where they successfully manage the opening and operations of the resort through challenging circumstances. In 2008, they become a member of the Board of Directors for both the Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau and Valley Hotel and Resort Association Phoenix. In 2010, Valeriano joins Lungarno Collection as the Chief Operating Officer and is later promoted to Chief Executive Officer, overseeing the strategic vision and growth of the Couture Hotel Company. Valeriano also plays a role in the Global Hotel Alliance as a member of the CEO Committee. Additionally, they serve on the Advisory Board of Coo Boutique from 2012 to 2014 and is a member of the Marketing Board for Gruppo Marketing from 2013 to 2014.
Valeriano Antonioli's education history includes obtaining a diploma in hotel management from the Istituto Professionale Alberghiero Bormio, Italy, from 1981 to 1983. Valeriano then obtained another diploma in hotel management from the Istituto Professionale Alberghiero Chiavenna, Italy, from 1984 to 1986. Following this, they pursued Business Economics and earned a Diploma from the VWA Goethe Universitaet Frankfurt, Germany, from 1993 to 1996. Lastly, in 1998, they briefly attended Cornell University for Marketing and Hotel Operation but did not complete a degree.
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.