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WELCOME

LETTER FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

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Most importantly for us, guest satisfaction has reached record levels

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“The fort is stronger than the storm.” This pun encapsulates the events of last year, where we at Forte Village successfully weathered the tempests of our initial fears that Brexit and sanctions against Russia would undermine the season.

Instead, here we are celebrating record numbers for Forte Village – not just exponential growth compared with the previous year, but most importantly for us, record levels of satisfaction among our guests. You have once again put us on an international pedestal and celebrated us as an icon of Italian hospitality around the world.

In the last issue of Uniq, I told you we wanted to exceed your expectations and beat the historic record season of the previous year. Did we succeed? Well, despite the uncertainty caused by those monumental international events, we can now say that yes, we certainly did succeed!

To coin a phrase, we have gathered what we have sown in these past few years of renewal and change, during which my staff and I have worked hard to refine Forte Village in every respect. To satisfy the every need of our customers, we have positioned ourselves more and more at the top end of the market, focusing on elegance and luxury, as well as providing a wide choice of facilities and services.

We are all really proud of the results, which keep driving us on. In this issue of Uniq, you will find lots of exciting developments for summer 2018 to read about, but there is one area in particular that I want to highlight: Forte Village has once again pushed the boundaries of hospitality – literally in this case, by spreading its wings up the road to Cagliari.

Faithful to our constant commitment to the island, we are strengthening even further our already tight bond with Sardinia in the shape of our innovative luxury hotel project located in downtown Cagliari. Read our chat with the architect Sandro Sergi inside this issue of Uniq to discover more about the hotel – he reveals how the project was born from the desire to help increase tourism in one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. The project, like the city, is a thing of true beauty.

Enjoy reading this issue!

Lorenzo Giannuzzi CEO & General Manager Forte Village

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78 Brought to you by Forte Village Editor Luciano Tancredi WordWide London Managing Director John Chadwick-Jones Creative Director Rob Castles Editor Adrian Justins Although every effort has been made to ensure the information in this magazine is correct at the time of going to press, WordWide and Forte Village cannot be held responsible for any errors.

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CONTENTS Your guide to Forte Village 2018 9 WELCOME TO OUR RESORT

47 LOCAL ARTISANS

14 WHAT’S NEW

48 FORTE ARENA

20 2017 — WHAT A YEAR!

52 MEET THE IRONMAN

26 GARDEN OF EDEN

55 GOLD RUSH

28 LOOKING YOUR BEST

58 CALL OF THE CAPITAL

30 VEGGIE HEAVEN

64 A LAND OF FIRE & PASSION

34 THE MOST GLORIOUS FOOD

72 SIMPLY THE BEST

36 A TASTE OF ITALY

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A welcome to guests from Forte Village General Manager, Lorenzo Giannuzzi

All the news on developments and innovations at Forte Village

From spectacular music events to amazing dining nights under the stars

A world renowned Ayurvedic practitioner comes to our Acquaforte spa

Essential make-up for summer from Sisley Paris in the Forte Village shop

All the way from Berlin, Cookies Cream is Forte Village’s new meat-free eatery

We profile some of Forte Village’s chefs.

It’s a galaxy full of (Michelin) stars

Recipes you can take away to recreate the culinary delights of Forte Village

See master craftspeople at work at Forte Village’s new shopping spaces

You won’t believe some of the star names performing at our open-air venue

The story of Alex Zanardi, who lost his legs but became a para-cycling champion

How Jonny and Alistair Brownlee have won sports medals and captured hearts

The fascinating story of Cagliari’s first five-star hotel

A tour of Sardinia’s rich natural beauty and incredible historical sights

Learn from some of the world’s best pro sports stars at one of many academies

Kids – get ready for our new aqua park, complete with water slides

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We discover what makes Mahiki the perfect place for cocktails and fun

43 THE FORTE VILLAGE STORY

We now have an interactive museum that tells the history of the resort

44 AT THE SERVICE OF BEAUTY

The story of Ermanno Scervino, designer to gorgeous women everywhere

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NEW? Why do so many guests return to Forte Village every year? One reason is because we are always improving our resort’s facilities. We take a look at this year’s highlights

Beautiful pools For those who can resist the crystalline sea of southern ​​ Sardinia for a few hours, there is a new infinity pool on the Forte Bay terrace, which is reserved for Le Dune’s guests. It offers an enchanting view of the beach and the mountains at the edges of the resort. For sports lovers, a spectacular new half Olympic sized swimming pool is available at Baia delle Palme for all swimming activities.

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Exclusive villas The restyling plan, which we started a few years ago, is enriching the resort with ever-more luxurious facilities, such as the new bungalows of Villa del Parco, which are totally renovated and have spacious private verandas. The pinnacle though has to be the two brand new, exclusive villas with three bedrooms each. This brings to 11 the number of Forte Village villas that offer the ultimate in luxury, privacy and service.

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Eleven villas at Forte Village now offer the ultimate in luxury, privacy and service

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Food, glorious food Have you refreshed your body at our sports academies, swimming pools or spa? Now it’s time to focus on your palate. And here Forte Village can really say that it has diversified, enriching our kitchens with international excellence.

Our gastronomic tour of world cuisines makes a stop in Peru, with a new Peruvian restaurant, the latest trend in gourmet cuisine, and then it’s on to the Tropics and the flavours of Mahiki, the Polynesian playground that is now open for lunch. And vegetarians are now expertly catered for in the guise of Michelin-starred Cookies Cream restaurant, which hails from Berlin.

But the real gem of summer 2018 is the arrival of one of the most acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurants on the Italian culinary scene, Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia (Aimo and Nadia’s Place). It comes from Milan in the north of Italy to our coast with young chefs Fabio Pisani and Alessandro Negrini, in the company of Stefania, the daughter of founders Aimo and Nadia.

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That’s entertainment!

For guaranteed after-dinner fun, try our new-concept bowling alley with a futuristic, interactive twist or just relax in the elegant, engaging bar that opens its doors in the central Piazza Luisa.

And if you love a good movie, this year Forte Village knows how to satisfy your passion, with one of the most modern and best-equipped cinemas.

Enjoy watching the latest big-screen blockbusters in supreme comfort.

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Enjoy watching the latest big-screen blockbusters in supreme comfort

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Rooftop boardroom A spectacular new rooftop boardroom has been created above the main reception with a 360° view across the treetops, pools and sea to the horizon.

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Private spa For those who do not want to give up their privacy, even when letting their hair down, there is a super development: our new private spa consists of three swimming pools, a sauna and Turkish bath, plus a space for massages and, of course, the changing room. All these facilities can be reserved for the exclusive use of those who want to share

a day or a few hours of relaxation and wellness romantically with their partner or just with loved ones and friends.

Also at the spa, there is another eagerly awaited improvement: the winter spa. In fact, the Thalassotherapy pools are now enclosed with glazed structures to guarantee our guests can enjoy wellbeing all through the year.

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For the children

More sport than ever

Okay kids, we know that your favourite swimming activity is water games. Well, in 2018, we have a great surprise in store for you: the slides of the brand new water park in Baia delle Palme.

Other incredible developments awaiting children at Kids’ Wonderland includes a completely refreshed nursery for everyone from the most active of babies to the sleepiest little cherubs.

Then there’s the Creative Lab, where youngsters can vent their imagination by cultivating a vegetable garden, making pizza or doing any of the thousand other fun and creative activities that will make time fly.

Great news for sports enthusiasts: two new academies have been added to the already incredible list of 20 sport and leisure academies. Fencing and hockey enthusiasts can now learn the secrets of these fascinating sports with coaching from world-renowned masters.

We’ve created Forte World, which charts the story of the world’s best resort

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Celebrate our story 2018 looks set to be an historic summer for Forte Village. But for us, since the beginning, every year has been historic in some way or other. And to celebrate our history, we’ve created Forte World, which charts the story of the best resort in the world and has its own dedicated merchandising store. It’s a great way to remember who we are and where we have come from, but above all, it is a tribute to those who have allowed us to reach our goals: you, our guests!

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WHAT A YEAR! Forte Village looks back at the amazing year that was 2017

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BALLET

Jenna Lee, a star of the English National Ballet, delighted Forte Village with her fun method of teaching classical ballet.

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FITNESS

With his mottos “Health is wealth” and “There’s a champion in every child,” coach to the stars Ruben Tabares brought a totally innovative training method for young people to the resort.

KIDS RUGBY

Boys and girls aged from 5 to 16 received expert tuition from former England player Austin Healey, Will Greenwood, capped 55 times for England and a World Cup winner, and ex-Ireland player Conor O’Shea, who led Harlequins to their first major honours and is the current coach of Italy’s national team.

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FOOTBALL

A legendary defender for Portugal and Chelsea, Paulo Ferreira, whose forte as a pro was defending, was a big hit with the kids at Forte Village in June.

JULY

SWIMMING

From beginners to rising stars, our swimming students learnt all about perfecting every stroke, including starts and turns with the aid of state-of-theart computer analysis.

TENNIS

A great month on the courts (all 12 of them) featured an academy taught by Davis Cup winner and Olympic Gold medallist Mark Woodforde, with video analysis and each week-long course culminating in an exhibition match.

AUGUST

BOXING

We welcomed Frank Buglioni into the ring. The WBA Super Middleweight champion is the star coach of his eponymous academy at Forte Village.

CHESS

Russian Grandmaster Anatoly Karpov wowed chess fans when he simultaneously took on 10 challengers.

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INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON

Sardinia’s own middle distance triathlon features a bike ride along a breathtaking scenic road, climbing more than 1,000m.

Vicente Hernández Cabrera of Spain won the men’s triathlon, while Canada’s Heather Wurtele won the women’s race.

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On a night glittering with stars of the Michelin variety, Gordon Ramsay and some of his culinary pals hosted an unforgettable charity dinner in aid of the Gordon and Tana Ramsay Foundation.

After a demonstration by Gordon, guests then sat down for the Gordon Ramsay & Friends Charity Dinner, co-hosted by rising Italian culinary star Carlo Cracco (one Michelin star), Italian regionalcuisine expert Emanuele Scarello (two Michelin stars) and the head chef at the Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte, Giuseppe Mancino (two Michelin stars).

Celebrity chef Carlo Cracco returned to Forte Village in August to conduct a master class in the art of cooking with the tomato. Cracco is universally esteemed for his innovative take on classic Italian cooking, The essence of his cuisine is his reinterpretation of gastronomic traditions, expertly implementing them with the finest local ingredients, which are arranged spectacularly on the plate.

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OVO EVENING

Carlo Cracco hosted an Evening of OVO, where guests were able to sample the hospitality he offers at his OVO restaurant in Moscow’s Lotte Hotel.

POMMERY CHAMPAGNE EVENING WITH CARLO CRACCO

It was a memorable night at Forte Village when Carlo Cracco created a haute cuisine menu designed specially to complement Maison Pommery’s exceptional Cuvée Louise champagne, with rare vintages from 1999 and 2004.

In a truly special night, chef Alessandro Negrini of Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia celebrated a residency at Forte Village with a spectacle of culinary excellence, enjoyed right by the sea and co-hosted by Rolls-Royce, which provided a beautiful motor car for guests to admire.

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ENTERTAINMENT JUNE

RIGOLETTO

The opera Rigoletto was performed on the stage of the Forte Arena, our spectacular theatre under the stars at Forte Village. When you think of opera, you must think big: orchestra, performers and scenery.

JULY

MAMMA MIA!

After enjoying overwhelming international success, the musical Mamma Mia! came to the Forte Arena.

This new Italian production, directed by Massimo Romeo Piparo, recounted an incredible story about love, accompanied by the immortal music of ABBA. The Swedish supergroup’s famous songs resulted in an extraordinary level of participation from the entire audience.

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IL VOLO

Hot on the heels of sell-out performances in New York, Washington, Chicago, San Jose, Tampa, Miami and Atlanta, Italian “popera” trio Il Volo thrilled a packed audience at the Forte Arena with a wonderful night when they performed their acclaimed Notte Magica – A Tribute To the Three Tenors.

ROBERT0 BOLLE

Roberto Bolle is recognised as one of the best and most fascinating dancers of all time. The star of La Scala in Milan and principal of the American Ballet Theatre in New York – an honour never before bestowed on an Italian dancer – Roberto Bolle brought to Forte Arena his extraordinary Gala Roberto Bolle and Friends. Sitting under the stars, the audience was mesmerised by the technical versatility of a true star of dance and ballet.

AUGUST

AL BANO & ROMINA POWER

This Italian pop music duo were hugely successful in mainland Europe in the 1980s and 90s, with catchy hits such as Felicità, which is a YouTube phenomenon with more than 87 million views.

CHARLES AZNAVOUR

France’s equivalent to Frank Sinatra has sold more than 100 million records during a 70-year career. This nonagenarian showed the Forte Arena that he’s still got star quality.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

Fire-eaters who lit up the Forte Arena, drag queens and legendary songs! This spectacular performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s tale of Jesus of Nazareth surprised and delighted all who saw it.

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GARDEN OF EDEN Where better to rebalance mind, body and soul than here in the hands of a world-leading Ayurveda expert

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eep within the most tranquil and secluded part of Forte Village, guests seeking physical and mental rebalancing can learn all about Ayurveda, one of the most ancient and compelling holistic treatments. In 2018, Dr Ulrich Bauhofer, one of the most renowned Ayurvedic experts outside India, becomes the spa’s latest practitioner.

Sardinia, with its mild sunny climate, offers the ideal conditions to let your mind wander and leave everyday life behind. Our exclusive Aquaforte clinic boasts the world’s only “Thalassotherapy course” – six pools filled with seawater of different levels of salt that allow you to regain your balance.

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Complementing this exceptional innovation, Dr Bauhofer is now here to help heal stressed souls. The key, he says, is energy. Due to the constant availability of our “batteries”, our energy levels decrease as the batteries gradually empty and eventually need recharging.

“We have to learn to manage not only our time, but also our energy,” he says.

SHAKE THE DISEASE

Dr Bauhofer explains that as doctors only deal with pathology and disease, they know almost nothing about health - at least from their formal education.

Ayurveda is the oldest medicine of humanity and means “the knowledge of life” and health in the first place.

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Our immune system plays a vital role in staying healthy. Viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites and degenerate cells attack it non-stop and thrive when the system is out of joint. Stress has a decisive influence. Pharmaceutical products can offer short-term relief but the root cause stubbornly remains in our bodies and we can – and often do easily get ill again.

Dr Bauhofer leads stress-plagued people to effective energy management.

He combines the healing knowledge of Ayurveda, which is thousands of years old, with the demands and requirements of living today. Stress reduction, exercise, proper nutrition and regular detoxification of the organism are important pillars for a life in balance. At the Forte Village you can learn how to apply this wisdom to yourself under the calming guidance of Dr Bauhofer.

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Much of what he says will seem plausible or even familiar. When the great seers and sages, the rishis and maharishis, studied the principles of Ayurveda thousands of years ago in their deep meditations, they saw only the laws of nature that have governed man, nature and the cosmos since time immemorial. They called it the “Veda” – pure knowledge, the silent intelligence of nature, which mysteriously maintains order in the universe.

FEEL THE RHYTHM

The core messages are the teaching of the three doshas, the ayurvedic diet, and how to harness biological rhythms for happiness and success. Learn also about the effects of herbs, sounds and precious stones, and their healing potential.

Dr Bauhofer’s teachings, once learnt, can be applied at any time in any place.

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DR ULRICH BAUHOFER, LEADING AYURVEDIC EXPERT

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VEGETARIAN HEAVEN Berliners can’t get enough of its haute vegetarian cuisine.

Now Cookies Cream is coming to Forte Village

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ookies Cream is currently the hottest veggie restaurant in the heart of Berlin. The man pulling the apron strings is Berlin club operator Heinz Gindullis, known as “Cookie”, who first realised his vision of a vegetarian restaurant above his Friedrichstraße night club 10 years ago.

To find the place, you disappear down an unlikely looking alley on the corner of Unter den Linden, next to the Komische Opera. You come to a shabby door and press an intercom buzzer to gain entry.

Amazed, you enter a restaurant with tall, white concrete walls that exude old industrial charms. In an air of “shabby chic”, you are invited to sit on cosy red benches and watch the chefs at work.

A MATTER OF TASTE

Cookie owes much of its success to its head chef, Stefan Hentschel (pictured, right), who happened to be in the right place at the right time, bringing in his cooking skills. The veggie menu seems greatly at odds with the ambience of the restaurant and indeed for the chef, the idea of working here was contrary to his passion and talent for cooking based on meat dishes. Here he would have to cook completely without meat. But Hentschel met this challenge and now he creates vegetarian menus at the highest level.

Hentschel follows his own philosophy: vegetarian food does not always have to be made from regional products that match the season and

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have the reputation of being “healthy”.

On the contrary: if you want to conjure up interesting dishes, you have to look beyond the horizon in the vegetarian kitchen and the only criteria is taste.

And his success proves him right.

Even many non-vegetarians greatly enjoy his food. Hentschel refrains from using modern cooking aids associated with veggie restaurants such as the Pacojet (an appliance that micro-purées frozen foods into ultra-fine textures without thawing). He cooks in the grand old tradition of using a gas stove and grill to create dishes such as baked aubergine with corn purée. Its crunchy crust and drizzled red wine jus mean diners are hard pressed to realise that there is no meat on the plate.

STAR QUALITY

The menu is rounded off with a fine champagne and wine list that guarantees a perfect evening. Stars such as George Clooney and Robbie Williams have been to Cookies Cream, and will be back.

Cookies Cream, with its fresh cuisine that tastes of summer and sea, is the perfect fit for Forte Village. When Cookie first came to see the resort, his reaction was immediate: “It was clear to me from the first second that I should spoil the guests with my kitchen. The mesmerising spirit and magic of this incredible resort immediately convinced me to set up here.” From May 2018 you can find Cookie on the sunny island.

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GLORIOUS FOOD During our Celebrity Chef Evenings, the stars of haute cuisine demonstrate their skills beneath the star-studded night sky of the Forte Bay Terrace

STELIOS SAKALIS

GIUSEPPE MANCINO

FRANCK REYNAUD

Contrada Castel Monastero, Tuscany Stelios Sakalis, who hails from Greece, is a young executive chef at Castel Monastero. After studying at the Alpine College in Athens and DCT College in Lucerne, he worked in two 5-star hotels in Athens, one under Ettore Botrini, the top chef in Greece.

Sakalis also has experience of cooking in the kitchens of Heston Blumenthal and Gordon Ramsay.

Il Piccolo Principe, Piedmont

Hostellerie Du Pas De L’Ours

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Giuseppe Mancino’s career took him to head chef at the Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte in 2005.

Soon after, the kitchen won several international awards such as ratings in the Gambero Rosso and Espresso guides, followed by a Michelin star.

His cuisine is a mix of creativity and classicism: reinventing typical dishes without altering the traditional flavours.

Along with his wife, Séverine, he opened the Hostellerie du Pas de L’Ours in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, in 1994. A year later, he gained 14 points from G&M; in 1998, a Michelin star. In 2001, he was included in Les Grandes Tables de Suisse; in 2007, his G&M score rose to 17.

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FABIO CIERVO

CLAUDIO SADLER

Eden hotel Roma

Ristorante Sadler Milano

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Fabio Ciervo’s career at the Hotel Eden began in 2003, when he started work in the hotel’s panoramic restaurant, La Terrazza, where he has been the executive chef since 2010.

His culinary philosophy, with which he succeeded in winning his first Michelin star at the age of 32, is based on five principles: innovation, wellness, ingredients, taste and art.

Milanese by birth and spirit, Claudio began his career in restaurant “restoration”, after studying at the Hotel Institute, by opening Locanda Vecchia Pavia in a 15th-century mill in 1982. In 1986, he opened Osteria di Porta Cicca in Milan and was awarded his first Michelin star in 1991. He also has restaurants in Beijing and Tokyo.

SYLVESTRE WAHID 1, 2, 3 AUGUST

MASSIMILIANO MASCIA

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San Domenico, Imola

Johannesstube dell’hotel Engel

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Massimiliano Mascia leads a new generation of talented chefs at San Domenico, the legendary restaurant in Imola near Bologna, with two Michelin stars. Mascia has worked at the Romano in Viareggio, Fiamma Osteria in New York and at the Plaza Athénée hotel in Paris for Alain Ducasse.

The chef who revolutionised Johannesstube, the gourmet restaurant of the elegant 4-star Hotel Engel, he is inspired by ancient recipes and adds the boundless goodness of fresh ingredients sourced locally, giving a Michelinstarred voice to the region.

Sylvestre, Hotel Thoumieux Born in Pakistan and raised in France, Sylvestre Wahid was trained by top Chefs such as Thierry Marx and Alain Ducasse.

Earning his first two Michelin stars at the ‘l’Oustau de Baumaniere’ he achieved the same result at ‘Strato’ in Courchevel. Since 2015, he heads up Sylvestre – his two Michelin star restaurant at Hotel Thoumieux, in Paris. His cuisine is based on the two principals of health and equality.

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Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia

✩✩ MICHELIN STARS Fabio and Alessandro run the kitchen of the renowned Milanese restaurant Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia, alongside Stefania, the daughter of Aimo and Nadia. Their contemporary dishes are based on Italy’s culinary history.

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A TASTE OF SARDINIA Delicious mussel recipes you can enjoy at home to bring back memories of Forte Village and the crystal clear Mediterranean.

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Mussels with Buffalo Ricotta and Cherry Tomatoes SERVES 4

For the mussels 12 clean mussels 6 cherry tomatoes 12 basil leaves 20g extra virgin Olive oil Sea salt For the ricotta 100g buffalo ricotta For the celeriac 100g celeriac 100g sugar 300ml water To serve 30g lemon curd Extra virgin olive oil

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METHOD

1. Wash and peel the celeriac, then cut into slices 1mm wide.

2. Prepare the syrup by bringing the sugar and water to boil. Remove from the heat and add the slices of celeriac. Leave to rest for at least 5 hours.

3. Drain the celeriac, spread it on a silicone mat and dry for 6 hours at 60°C. 4. Heat the oven to 180°C and toast the slices for 1 minute.

5. Gently work the buffalo ricotta for 5 minutes with the whisk, so that it is smooth.

6. To prepare the mussels, first cut the tomatoes in half and let them dry on a plate in the oven at 180°C for 10 minutes with a little salt and 10g oil.

7. Wash the mussels, remove the byssus and open with a knife. Stuff each mussel with ricotta, 3 basil leaves and half a tomato. Close them and wrap each mussel in foil

and bake in a steam oven at 100°C for 2 minutes.

8. Remove and once cool, gently open the mussels.

TO SERVE

Arrange the mussels in the centre of the dish. Add a teaspoon of lemon curd, a slice of celeriac and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

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Poached Eggs with Saffron, Courgette and Mussels SERVES 10

Ingredients 10 eggs 3g saffron pistils Maldon salt Extra virgin olive oil 20 baby courgettes 1kg mussels

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1. Heat 3 litres of water to 90°C, put the saffron pistils in and infuse by allowing the water to stand for 4 hours. Cool and filter.

2. Cook the eggs in a steam oven at 65°C for 45 minutes. Once cooked, peel and put them to soak in the infusion previously prepared for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

3. In a saucepan, cook the mussels with garlic and parsley. Once open, separate from the shell.

4. Cut the courgettes in an irregular way then cook them in a pan with a little oil and water.

TO SERVE

Place each egg in the centre of a deep dish.

Dress with the courgettes and the mussels.

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Ricotta Mousse with Mussels and Cedar SERVES 10

For the ricotta mousse 200g ricotta cheese 200ml cream 2.5g salt For the mussels 50 mussels 200g datterini tomatoes Chilli pepper 3g thyme leaves 1 clove garlic 10g sugar 8g salt Extra virgin olive oil For the cedar wood powder Peel of 3 cedar fruits Chilli powder 100g black olives 50g multigrain cereal 20g extra virgin olive oil To serve Peel of 1 lemon Parsley sprouts Floregano flowers

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1. Wash the cedars and remove the rind, taking care not to leave white parts. Dry the rind in a desiccator at 70°C for 3 hours, then pulverise it in a blender and add the chilli pepper.

2. Place the cereal in a vacuum bag with extra virgin oil and marinate for at least 2 hours.

3. Wash the tomatoes, cut them in half and place them on the baking sheet with the cut face upwards.

Season with salt, pepper, thyme leaves, olive oil, extra virgin olive oil, sugar and sliced ​​garlic.

4. Let the tomatoes dry in the oven at 90°C for about 2 hours. Remove and

whisk in a bowl.

5. Rinse the olives from the brine, peel and cut into rings. Dry them at 60°C for 4 hours.

6. Wash the lemon and obtain a fine brunoise from its peel. Blanch three times, always in fresh water.

7. Clean and cover the mussels. Let them open in a steam oven at 92°C for 4 minutes, then extract from the shells. Stuff the mussels with the tomato cream.

8. Blend in the ricotta, cream and salt, bringing the mixture to 70°C. Pour into a siphon - enough to load a couple cans.

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Arrange the cereals and extra virgin oil marinade on the bottom of the dish. Add a few pieces of lemon, black olives and stuffed mussels. Cover with ricotta mousse and a sprinkling of chilli pepper.

Garnish with the sprouts of parsley and floregano.

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THE ALOHA SPIRIT If you like pina coladas but don’t care for rain, Mahiki is the place to be.

Here’s why you should come on down for some floral fun in the sun

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hen Piers Adams was asked to set up a Sardinian outpost of his Mahiki club at Forte Village, he didn’t hesitate to take up the offer. As a long-time guest at the resort, he knew only too well that his Polynesian-style brand of floral fun would be a perfect fit for the resort.

“It was an honour to be asked,” says Piers. “This is without doubt the best family resort in the world. Everything about it has always been excellent – the attention to detail is immaculate.”

The resort’s family-orientated vibe might have seemed an odd fit for Mahiki, the Tiki-style club renowned for being a hedonist’s hangout in London, However, Piers always felt that Mahiki’s laid-back ethos was, like sunscreen and swimming shorts, made for Forte Village.

“My desire to set up here stemmed from seeing that innate Italian way of creating the perfect environment in which to eat or socialise. Plus, the fact that at Forte Village everyone mixes regardless of background or nationality.”

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for families to enjoy a relaxing, informal lunch or drink during the day. Such was the success last year that Piers has expanded both the size of the venue and the menu. In addition to club sandwiches and the like, Mahiki now has an extensive sushi offering at lunch time.

Evenings are more for adults and tend to be more about having a drink, after dinner. Does the atmosphere ever get rowdy? “Absolutely not,” replies Piers.

“As a family resort, it’s very civilised.”

GOING WITH THE FLOW

Water is a major part of Polynesian culture and undoubtedly sets the calming tone for the Sardinian venue’s friendly vibe. “There’s nothing better than enjoying a nice cold cocktail as the Sardinian sun sets over the watery horizon,” enthuses Piers, although the spectacular night sky takes some beating, too, when seemingly countless stars twinkle on a pitch-black canvas.

Music of course plays its part and Piers is particularly proud of the way the DJs at Mahiki are sensitive to the needs of the guests: “By day and night, we’re creating the Aloha vibe, so in the daytime we spin old-time favourites by

the likes of Elvis and Sinatra. The energy picks up in the evening but it never gets so loud that guests have to shout – plus, of course, there may be others guests trying to sleep not so far away.”

There isn’t a dance floor as such, but there is room for guests to get up and have a bit of a jig if they hear something that gets them going. It’s this informality that encapsulates the spirit of Mahiki, helped in no small part by the genuine Fijian furniture, hand-crafted decor plus the odd rum-based cocktail or two. But the most important element, says Piers, is that when you go out to Mahiki you aren’t intimidated. “We provide the stage for you to have fun and escape.”

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FORTE WORLD An amazing interactive experience which guides you through the fascinating story of our resort

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A space to tell the story of Forte Village: the evolution that led us to become the best resort in the world

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distinctive new circular structure with ultramodern architecture and captivating design stands proudly in the heart of the Forte Village. Serving as a sporting hall of fame and a prestigious boutique, the new area in the square in front of the central Piazza Luisa is

an extraordinary meeting place where guests will be able to interact with the resort in a way not seen before. The space will feature an original interactive showcase that is sure to elicit strong emotions by reviving memories of previous visits. In the sports section, with trophies and other memorabilia on show, guests will be awed to discover all about the triumphs of the football teams and other sports champions who have, over the years, brought prestige to the resort.

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The venue is also a magical place for guests to discover what dreams are yet to be realised. In fact, inside the boutiquemuseum, guests will be able to interact with the resort by using multimedia technologies. In the glittering showcase of the boutique-museum, there is also space to tell the story of Forte Village: the evolution that led us to become the

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best resort in the world, as shown by the hundreds of awards received at the World Travel Awards. Testimonies to our status as the most prestigious resort can be seen by looking at the honours board, where there are awards such as Europe’s Leading Luxury Beach Resort and the World’s Leading Sports Academy, on display to show off the incredible rise of Forte Village, a real temple of luxury.

Finally, the boutique is the place to buy Forte Village clothing, from lifestyle ranges for men and women, with refined dresses and sober elegance, to luxury beachwear, including a wide range of swimwear, sun protection and accessories. There will be a large space dedicated to children with a line focused on “back to school” and a collection of sportswear relating to the numerous activities available at the resort.

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“I AM AT THE SERVICE OF BEAUTY” Ermanno Scervino likes to dress the most gorgeous women in the world.

He tells us what inspires him – and why his label is so popular

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raw the dress a moment before the woman wants it.” This is the phrase that sums up the style of designer Ermanno Scervino. From Cher’s character in Franco Zeffirelli’s Tea with Mussolini to the young metropolitan elites of today, Scervino’s style shows the lightness and elegance of a man who has always been “in love with beauty”. His designs have international appeal but are closely linked to Florence, the city that Ermanno and his CEO Toni Scervino chose as their base in 2007 for the traditional values of its tailoring.

ERMANNO SCERVINO – HOW DO YOU KEEP YOUR INTEREST ALIVE AND CREATE NEW DESIRES?

Every item of each collection is the result of a complex process, made from at least five months of continuous experimentation. I have always believed in the value of tailoring and I think that an excellent product can only be obtained by using skilled, expert hands, who can recognise the fabrics, test the consistency, and then know how to combine them with needle and thread.

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DOESN’T YOUR USE OF HIGH-END MATERIALS MAKE IT HARDER TO SELL THE LABEL? WHERE IS YOUR BIGGEST MARKET?

Our raw materials and processes are appreciated precisely for their quality, which makes them unique and inimitable. In China, for example, our brand is classified as an elite luxury, because it is impossible to reproduce and counterfeit. Our strongest markets are Italy, Europe in general, Russia and southeast Asia. E-commerce sales have grown a lot in the past year – around 40 per cent – and that, surprisingly maybe, includes couture dresses as well as accessories. This testifies to the

enormous appreciation that customers have for our “Made in Tuscany” products.

YOU LOVE BRINGING TOGETHER OPPOSITES, MIXING DISTANT STYLES

It’s true. I have had, since the very beginning, the idea of ​​uniting and combining elements belonging to different worlds to create a new harmony, a style that could enhance feminine beauty. This is what I did, for example, with my couture duvets, the garment that marked my initial success: until then, they had to be exclusively warm and functional; I added glamour, making them beautiful and feminine. This element is certainly present in my latest collection: for example oversized bomber jackets worn over impalpable petticoats.

HOW MUCH DO INFLUENCERS COUNT? IS THERE A FAMOUS CHARACTER YOU WOULD LIKE OR WOULD HAVE LIKED TO DRESS?

They are undoubtedly important. The image of a dress worn by celebrities goes around the world in a few minutes, and this is very useful to convey my stylistic idea in all countries and to all my clients.

Behind it all, however, there must still

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be the substance. If I could go back in time, I’d dress the great divas of Italian cinema. Their influence on my style has been important and still lasts.

WHERE DO YOU FIND INSPIRATION?

It varies: I can be impressed by a film, a book or even, having the privilege of living and working in a city rich in art like Florence, by the lines of a sculpture or the hues of windows. Transposing ideas into materials, colours and shapes is the complex part.

IS THERE A DRESS CREATED FOR A PARTICULAR OCCASION OR WOMAN THAT HAS REMAINED IN YOUR HEART AND IF SO, WHY?

It’s like asking a father which child he prefers. I am tied to all my creations, and I have always offered them to a celebrity only when I am fully satisfied.

Of course, recently I really liked the dress worn by Amal Clooney for her arrival at the Venice Film Festival. I find that a bustier giving way to a base of tulle fully enhances her femininity and her elegant and refined sensuality.

But I have had the fortune and the privilege of dressing many women, both

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beautiful and with a strong personality: Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Lopez, Rita Ora, Alessandra Ambrosio. They are all women who have impressed me because they are contemporary, independent and they love being feminine and having an international style.

IT SEEMS LIKE YOU HAVE A LOVE AFFAIR WITH LACE. WHAT IS IT ABOUT LACE THAT YOU LOVE SO MUCH?

It has the capacity to exalt, in a refined and never vulgar way, the femininity and sensuality of women. Lace is a complicated fabric, delicate and difficult to work. But it is able to give to those who master it incredible results, almost endless possibilities for processing. I, who have always defined myself as a worker at the service of female beauty, can only love this material that allows me to offer women the most elegant and precious clothes.

IS THE PETTICOAT DRESS THE MUSTHAVE OF YOUR NEW COLLECTION?

Absolutely yes. The collection is a real tribute to the petticoat. I was inspired by the timeless sensuality of Elizabeth

Taylor in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof to rethink this iconic piece as being no longer just for the intimacy of the home, but to show it off and make it ideal for any occasion. When made with superimposed lace and embellished with crystals, the petticoat becomes a most precious and enchanting full evening dress.

YOU RECENTLY ANNOUNCED YOU WANTED TO LAUNCH YOUR FIRST FRAGRANCE. WHY – AND WHY NOW? It is an idea I have had for some time, but it needed the right partner with which to implement it. Mavive, an Italian company that shares our deep values ​​of craftsmanship, attention to detail and high quality production, finally seemed the perfect choice.

DO YOU HAVE A STYLE TIP, BEYOND WHAT’S IN FASHION DURING THE CURRENT SEASONS, THAT WOULD ENABLE ALL WOMEN TO ALWAYS LOOK AT THEIR BEST?

The important thing is to choose clothes that enhance not only your physicality, but also your personality.

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CIPNES present the promotional and internationalization program named “INSULA Longevity World”.

Sardinia, the island of longevity at the centre of the Mediterranean sea, combines strong cultural traditions and culinary uniqueness, that are firmly tied to the geography of the region and its natural products.

Our island is one of the five world areas, called “Blue Zones”, with the highest concentration of centenarians.

Together with the island of Okinawa we have the highest ratio of citizens to centenarians: 22 every 100.000 inhabitants, against a world average of 8 every 100.000 inhabitants.

Several studies point out how the longevity of the Sardinian population is related to a perfect balance of different factors, such as the quality of the environment and lifestyle, genetic factors, low population density, and a diet rich in genuine foods with important nutritional properties (e.g. sheep and goats cheese rich in anti-cancer and anti-cholesterol CLA fatty-acids; Cannonau wine, rich in polyphenols with high antioxidant properties; dairy products, rich in lactobacillus and live probiotics and sourdough bread rich in aromas and with a low glycemic index, etc...).

Furthermore, Sardinia is a famously exclusive tourist destination, surrounded by nature and unique landscapes, rich in biodiversity, history and millenary traditions, while also being a land of great food and wine culture, productive know-how and high quality products. It is exactly those attributes that CIPNES has decided to showcase to the world.

CIPNES is a territorial public institution in Sardinia that, through its Agrifood and territorial Marketing Division, is promoting the development and the international promotion of Sardinian quality production chains through the internationalization program called “Sardinia Longevity World”, with focus on the agrifood and craftsmanship products, that encompass the partecipation of the Business Network “Sardinia Longevity Food” and the Sardinia master craftsmen network.

In order to support the internationalization program CIPNES is finalizing the territorial marketing platform called “INSULA EXPO”, dedicated to the promotion of Sardinia's production chains and territorial districts, that represents a permanent bridge between Sardinian products and international potential markets.

From this year forward, the high quality production chains of Sardinia (agrifood and artistic crafts) will also be present at Forte Village, in the Showroom INSULA and in the typical INSULA Enogastronomic corner within the Pineta restaurant.

CIPNES Divisione Agrifood e Marketing Territoriale Via Zambia 7 - Zona Industriale Sett. 1 - 07026 Olbia (OT - Italy) www.sardinialongevityworld.com

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LOCAL ARTISANS Encounter master craftspeople at Forte Village’s new shopping spaces

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hey are the keepers of tradition, local craftspeople steeped in using ancient and secret techniques t0 produce artefacts of great beauty.

Now, these same Sardinian mastercrafters are coming to Forte Village to demonstrate the fruits of their labours and reveal their outstanding artworks to the international jet set. A new fixed, multi-purpose structure in the centre of the resort will see a succession of craftspeople throughout the summer – from master potters to artists established in using cork, terracotta, fabrics, embroideries and metal – who will bewitch our guests with their artisanal creations.

SARDINIA ON SHOW

A multifaceted philosophy of local production and tradition will be

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represented in the newly constructed structure, which is designed to facilitate interaction between resort guests and master craftspeople.

The stage will be set where craftsmanship becomes art and art becomes the protagonist of an exciting and evocative show for guests. One of the highlights will be the creation of jewellery, which has its origins in ancient Sardinian culture, intended to decorate traditional costumes. Brooches, earrings, rings and necklaces, as well as other items can be customised at the request of resort guests to create truly unique pieces.

MATERIAL GAINS

Ample space will also be dedicated at the venue to the Sardinian textile sector, which produces items of extraordinary beauty, the result of a perfect synthesis

between popular history and the needs of contemporary living.

Guests will have the chance to buy creations handmade by some of the greatest exponents of a craft based on domestic customs. The textile designers are known as advocates of high quality production who create eye-catching designs and are capable of expressing great modernity even within the bounds of local tradition.

Two adjacent spaces will feature areas for other forms of craftsmanship: a cobbler who will produce Capri sandals, personalised in real-time, and an artisan master skilled in the processing of leather for the production of bags and costumes.

This summer, take a dive into history and the Sardinian tradition and pay homage to the poignant beauty of the island that hosts Forte Village resort.

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ArenA They’ll be an Englishman in Sardinia when Sting takes to the Forte Arena stage this July

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wo stars of the last Sanremo Festival, an internationally acclaimed music event, will be playing in the Forte Arena this summer: Sting and Italian comedian Fiorello, the versatile TV host of the music festival. Fiorello inaugurated the flagship venue of the Forte Village resort on June 16 two years ago. The extraordinary “theatre under the stars” has a structure reminiscent of ancient Roman arenas: an oval shape, 5,000 seats in the stalls, an amphitheatre nestled in the beautiful surroundings of Santa Margherita di Pula, between the emerald sea of one ​​ of the most beautiful beaches in Sardinia and the mountains on the horizon.

An architectural and acoustic masterpiece, the structure covers an area of 13,000 ​​ square metres. Its stage is 800 square metres, with an orchestra pit of 160 square metres.

The arena is a structure made for the greatest shows on Earth, able to satisfy even the most complex production needs. It offers state-of-the-art audio and lighting and has impressive sonic qualities, optimised by a team of acoustic physics experts from the University of Cagliari.

The arena is also conveniently located just 400 metres from the resort and has parking for 1,200 cars for visitors coming from further afield.

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Don’t miss Swan Lake on August 4, Tom Jones on August 9 and many more! For the latest updates on upcoming concerts visit fortearena.com

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PHOTO CREDIT: MARTIN KIERSZENBAUM​

A rock legend live on stage Sting, the most eclectic of songwriters, appears at the Forte Arena on July 26, opening an extraordinary series of concerts in the most intimate and exciting location in our country.

Composer, author, actor, philanthropist and activist, Sting moved to London in 1977 to form The Police with Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers. The band, one of the most iconic in the history of music, released five studio albums and won seven Grammy Awards

and two Brits Awards. During his solo career, studded with great successes, Sting won 10 Grammys, two Brits, one Golden Globe and one Emmy, and received four Oscar nominations. Overall, Sting has sold around 100 million records, acted in more than 15 films and wrote music and lyrics for the Broadway musical, The Last Ship. His latest work is a reggae-inspired album called 44/876, composed with the renowned Jamaican rapper Shaggy.

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IRONMAN Alex Zanardi is a true inspiration. The ex-F1 star lost his legs but not his lust for life. He tells us what drives him on

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t is September 15 2001. Alex Zanardi races in Formula CART (Championship Auto Racing Teams AKA Champ Car). His time in Formula 1, with Jordan, Minardi, Lotus and Williams, has just ended. The circuit is Lausitzring, in Germany. Alex starts in 22nd place but, one car at a time, he surpasses everyone. Now he is in first place. It’s the perfect race. But then at the final pitstop, at the exit from the pits, the car of another Alex, Tagliani, arrives and hits Zanardi’s Reynard Honda, breaking it in two. Rushed to hospital, Zanardi is dying. With only one litre of blood in his body, he is given the last rites. Then a miracle, which even today doctors cannot explain: Alex survives. His legs are amputated, but he survives.

And on that day, his second life began. Alex became Ironman Alex.

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After successes in motoring and paracycling, including multiple gold medals at the Paralympic Games in London 2012 and Rio 2016, and eight titles at the World Road Championships, “Ironman Alex” dedicated himself to achieving glory in the ultimate challenge for any athlete – the ironman triathlon.

And at the Forte Village Challenge Sardinia, in October 2017, Alex arrived having set a triathlon record just a few days earlier in Barcelona, where he became the first ​​ disabled cyclist to do a “subniner” in an official Ironman race with a time of 8 hours, 58 minutes and 59 seconds. The stuff of legend.

ALEX – WILL IRONMAN BE YOUR ONLY ACTIVITY IN THE FUTURE?

A friend told me: “Life has more imagination than us.” I think it’s true.

Today I do many things and in the future I will return to motor racing, taking part in the 2019 Daytona 24 Hours, at the wheel of a BMW M8 GTE.

HOW ARE YOU PREPARING FOR THIS MOTORING EVENT?

AND, BESIDES ALL THIS SPORT, YOU HOSTED A SHOW ON ITALIAN TV. WAS IT YET ANOTHER CHALLENGE OR DID IT COME EASY?

It is not false modesty but in all honesty, I must confess that I am not professionally qualified to be at the helm of that fantastic TV show [Challenger]. If I managed to impress those who watched, it was only thanks to my passion for sport as I could tell the stories of great athletes in whom I recognised and saw the same common denominator: passion. This is what made my eyes light up and made me exalt, so I could transmit to the viewers something that went well beyond simple words in telling those wonderful stories.

LET’S RETURN TO THE TRIATHLON. THE “SUBNINE” IS A GREAT ACHIEVEMENT BUT IS IT ENOUGH?

ARE YOU STILL CYCLING?

It should be enough, but since I know I can do better, I will try to beat my record. I am proud to be the first disabled person in the world to finish the course in under nine hours. I like to make the impossible happen, to subvert the predictions and expectations.

I worked hard to achieve that goal: I knew I could do it and, considering the route of the Barcelona Ironman was particularly difficult because of the dirt road and the many narrow roads, I am convinced I can improve on the time.

YOU ARE 51, BUT STILL WIN MEDALS. HOW LONG CAN YOU CONTINUE TO DO SPORT AT A COMPETITIVE LEVEL?

AT THE LAST FORTE VILLAGE CHALLENGE SARDINIA (HALF-DISTANCE IRONMAN) YOU TOOK 54TH PLACE OVERALL, WITH A TIME OF 4HR, 52MIN AND 8SEC. CROSSING THE FINISHING LINE, YOU RECEIVED A HUGE OVATION FROM THE CROWD. WHAT DID YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT TAKING PART IN THIS COMPETITION?

This season will be devoted largely to development with BMW. I am returning to a project partly carried out in 2015 when I participated in the 24 hours at Spa in Belgium, which became “23 hours” because one hour from the end the engine broke down. On the back of that experience, we are beginning to understand how to be more effective.

Yes, I will continue with para-cycling, starting at the World Championships in Maniago, Italy, from August 2 to 5. The preparation will also increase my body’s resistance levels, ready for the next Ironman competitions.

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Whether I succeed or not is of course relevant, but to try is the exciting part – to push myself to the limit.

I still feel like a kid! To be serious, I know I am of a certain age but in fact, I believe it has got easier to build winning performances over long distances. For example, in Ironman, where strength and endurance are critical, use of the mind is just as important.

IS THE IMPORTANT THING TO PARTICIPATE OR WIN?

The important thing is to try to win.

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It is a very difficult route. It is certainly not the ideal race for a disabled athlete who wants to do well in the rankings, since pushing the wheelchair uphill is exceptionally tiring. But it was a fantastic race, in a beautiful place that’s full of charm, with the resort and the natural scenery that surrounds it. I felt happy and certainly if they are kind enough to invite me to take part in the next one, I am ready to return.

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YOU OFTEN APPEAR IN SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS AND INSTRUCT KIDS. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE A GOOD TEACHER?

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No, I teach only what I have learnt.

When I asked my dad how I could become a Formula 1 driver, he told me: “Try to acquire the tools of the trade. I know that when you study maths and literature, you do not feel close to the realisation of your dreams, but since this is what you do today, do it with passion and curiosity and learn those things that will come in handy.” The journey to London 2012, for example, started the day that I woke up in hospital in Berlin because it was this positive attitude that allowed me to get back to work, curious to see what this strange new life had in store for me. In the end it became my biggest opportunity. It is our duty to take whatever happens to us and turn it into an opportunity. I succeeded. In the beginning, it was a matter of trying to satisfy myself in every single little thing.

Eventually, I devoted myself to things that I wanted to do, and everything was much easier: when you are given a BMW M6 to drive with 600 horsepower, well life certainly becomes much more fun!

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GOLD RUSH Olympic medalists Jonny and Alistair Brownlee tell us about being trilathletes and competing as brothers

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hey are the kings of Triathlon: Alistair, Olympic champion in 2012 and 2016, and the first person to win the Triathlon world titles in all three categories (Elite, Under 23 and Junior); and Jonathan, his younger brother by two years, won silver at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and bronze at London 2012.

But Jonathan and Alistair are first and foremost brothers – at the Rio Olympics they famously crossed the line holding hands. Then there was the 2016 World Series in Cozumel, Mexico.

Just 100m from the finish, Jonathan was in first place, victory within easy reach, when heat stroke kicked in and he staggered dramatically. He was discombobulated and about to fall to the ground, when from behind came his brother who gave up the gold to support him and steer him to the finish line.

Their podium thrilled the world.

Last October, the Brownlees were here to participate in the Forte Village Challenge Sardinia.

ALISTAIR AND JONATHAN, HOW DID IT FEEL WHEN YOU CROSSED THE FINISH LINE TOGETHER AT COZUMEL IN 2016?

Jonathan: That’s an easy one for me, nothing ! I don’t remember a thing.

Alistair: A whole mixture of emotions but relief was one of the biggest – that I had got him to the finish line and he could get the medical attention he needed. My decision to help him was an instant one. Hopefully, I won’t be in the same position again!

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WHAT STANDS OUT AS THE HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR CAREERS?

A: Winning two Olympic golds. To win the first one with the crowds in London was incredible and then back it up in Rio was just amazing.

J: I agree. Olympic success definitely, but I have goals I still want to achieve. I am very proud that my job is also my hobby and I get to travel the world.

WHAT DREW YOU TO THE TRIATHLON?

J: We were young and it was a sport to have a go at. Alistair did it first but we were swimming and running at school, and cycling to school, so it was logical.

A: The variety of training was important, it allowed us to focus on different sports at different times of the year. And then a bit of success motivates you to keep training and keep improving, so you get better and better. Then after university, we were able to train full-time.

DESCRIBE HOW YOU TRAIN

what we do and we put the hard work in.

A: With me racing middle distance this year, I did a lot more work on my TT bike in preparation. But like I said, you have to put the hours in beforehand.

DO YOU ALWAYS FOLLOW THE SAME RITUAL BEFORE IMPORTANT RACES?

J: I like all my kit laid out the night before, I eat the same things, etc, so yes.

A: I’m a bit more relaxed. I have a warmup routine but other than that, not really.

CHALLENGE FORTE VILLAGE WAS YOUR FIRST ITALIAN RACE. HOW WAS IT? J: The atmosphere was super friendly and the venue was fantastic.

A: We only did the swim leg, but we got out on bikes later and the course looked challenging. It looked a good course.

The Forte Village Challenge Triathlon will take place from the 27-28 October 2018, for more information visit fortevillagetriathlon.com.

J: We train for 35 hours a week. Seven hours swimming, 18-20 hours cycling, 8-10 hours running and two hours gym, depending on the time of year. We don’t swim at the weekend. We run twice a day three times a week and bike every day.

A: Triathlon is an endurance sport, so building aerobic efficiency is key, which means you have to put the hours in!

HOW DO YOU PREPARE TO COMPETE IN SUCH PRESTIGIOUS CHALLENGES?

J: We take a lot of confidence from standing on the start line, knowing we have prepared the best we can. We enjoy

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CAPITAL In the heart of Cagliari, Forte Village is turning a grand old palazzo into the Sardinian capital’s first five-star hotel, complete with a courtyard PHOTO ROBERTO MAGGIONI

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ising from within its prestigious location at the heart of Cagliari’s historic centre, the Palazzo Doglio is being transformed into the Sardinian capital’s most luxurious hotel. The majestic building, which is situated between Via Logudoro and Via Goceano, is being given a new lease of life. Guests at what will be Cagliari’s first five-star hotel will experience exquisitely refined elegance, with the Palazzo destined to become an emblem of excellence for the prestigious Italian luxury hotel industry.

The pride of an ambitious urban redevelopment project, the Palazzo will cut a highly distinctive dash in the heart of the city thanks to innovative architectural solutions, highly evocative colours and a style that subtly fuses the comfort of extreme luxury with the charms of tradition. The retention and enhancement of the local stone exterior is critical, as is the use of colours and scents characteristic of the Mediterranean scrub – these will inform the building’s look and feel.

“The hotel will be set in a broader, more ambitious project that involves the construction of common areas and amenities of the highest level,” explains architect Sandro Sergi, who is responsible for the concept.

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SANDRO SERGI – ARCHITECTURE IS SAID TO BE THE CONNECTING ELEMENT BETWEEN CREATIVE AND TECHNICAL ART. HOW MUCH CREATIVITY IS EXPRESSED IN THIS PROJECT? The greatest degree of creativity here is in the concept of the court and in the colours of the façades, but I cannot reveal more. In general, we did not want to distort the existing building but wished to maintain the authentic spirit of the historic building. The redevelopment and conversion of the building will take place in compliance with its original design, in keeping with the architectural and cultural context of the city centre.

DOES THAT MEAN THAT IN TERMS OF MATERIALS YOU WILL BE CAREFUL NOT TO ALTER THE EXISTING ONES?

Cagliari was built with volcanic rock.

We certainly cannot deviate from using the stones of the Sardinian architectural tradition and we will revive the palazzo sensitively, adopting innovative techniques that will give the façade a very suggestive brightness.

WHAT STANDS OUT ABOUT THE PALAZZO PROJECT?

The whole complex will be characterised by an elegant internal courtyard. We want to enhance this architectural element of refined mediation between interior and exterior space to give an exclusive connotation to the entire building.

HOW DO YOU IMAGINE YOUR COURT?

It will be our flagship, the fulcrum from which three general areas will develop: the commercial area, with activities mainly focused on gourmet food but not exclusively; an important art gallery and a prestigious jewellery store. All three areas will be available to all guests of the complex. The hotel area will consist of

a wonderful hall, a refined lounge bar, rooms and suites, most of which will face the court.

And then there will be the area dedicated to hotel services, including an exclusive spa and fitness area, which will be accessible to hotel guests. The rest of the court will have a green soul.

WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY GREEN SOUL?

The courtyard will be immersed in the beauty and sensory suggestions that only the flora of the Mediterranean scrub can offer. Guests will stay in the city centre but will be immersed in Sardinian vegetation, where the air smells of myrtle and rosemary.

YOU ARE ALSO ONE OF THE FORTE VILLAGE ARCHITECTS. WHAT WILL BE THE SIMILARITIES WITH THE RESORT AND WHAT ARE THE MAIN DIFFERENCES?

At Forte Village, we have always combined luxury, exclusivity and elegance – elements that fuse to make the resort the best family resort in the world – albeit interpreted in various ways but always following the same core values. For this complex we want to focus more on the sense of being a “citizen” as we are in the centre of Cagliari where we will appeal to a different user – in particular, business clientele. Therefore, the central idea of ​​ luxury, exclusivity and elegance will still hold true, but these elements will be combined in a different way, placing the concept of comfort at the centre.

WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF ITALIAN ARCHITECTURE?

In a globalised world, the future of Italian architecture will be that of knowing how to differentiate, enhancing the peculiarities, characteristics and culture of the territory. In an increasingly homogenised world, where “archistars” design according to the same canons in both Rome and New York, the future of architecture can only be to enhance the peculiarities while respecting the diversity of the places where the work is realised.

ranging from the United States to Japan, planning everything – museums, churches, airports, skyscrapers. I greatly admire his work, the ways in which he approaches the work, the fact that he does not like to repeat himself. Piano has the ability to know how to adapt to places: it is difficult to find two of his projects that are similar.

WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE PLANS?

We are working on a further restructuring that will make the Forte Village even more appealing. It is a constant work that has lasted for years but I cannot reveal anything except that we will once again amaze our guest by increasing, if possible, the level of excellence of the resort.

IS THERE AN “ARCHISTAR” YOU ARE INSPIRED BY? Renzo Piano is the most famous and appreciated Italian architect in the world. He has worked in countries

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A LAND OF FIRE & PASSION An enchanted land, capable of great drama and steeped in history. Blessed with places of breathtaking scenery, in this magical setting Forte Village proudly sits: an icon of relaxation and hospitality WORDS MARIO FRONGIA PHOTOS DARIO SEQUI

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H Lawrence wrote that “Sardinia is out of time and history” and with good reason - reasons that have endured over the centuries. From Chia to Stintino and from Castiadas to Bosa, the bright, aromatic atmosphere left Lawrence quivering, desperate to explore its wild, natural places or at the very least, wanting to return to see more of the island’s coves, beaches, valleys, hills, caves and lagoons. Yes, it’s a land of sun, but Sardinia offers so much more and visitors, like Lawrence, are drawn here by an unrivalled combination of factors. And 11 months of glorious Mediterranean weather makes it ideal for holidays and trips to the coasts and inland. Sardinia offers endless suprises.

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The unique quality of the Sardinian land and the people who inhabit it have something very much in common. In terms of appearance, the people, like the land, have strong features and seem hard to approach. But, at the same time, the locals are loyal and generous, ready to break down barriers as soon as a conversation sparks into life. Guarded they may be but with time, Sardinians become friends for life. Such sentiments have been written and said many times throughout history. Nowadays, Sardinians must overcome their shyness and interact with tourists who seek and rightly expect a warm welcome and help in finding intriguing places. After all, they are here to relax with their families.

The island offers novelties and traditions to suit any pocket. There are 25,000 hectares of land and 2,400km of coastline – a priceless gift. From the north to the south and from the west to the east, there are countless natural delights. Visitors can enjoy being carried away on a tide of unforgettable sights – not just of nature but also art and crafts, history and culture, schools of carpet

making, cork production, ceramics and goldsmithery. Then there are food and wine festivals and sporting activities, with facilities for experts and beginners, events, some major international ones, including sailing, triathlon, basketball, football and horse riding. It is a cocktail of holiday delights that at Forte Village combine with the most sophisticated and innovative levels of relaxation and pampering in the world.

Led by Lorenzo Giannuzzi, the team at the international award-winning resort always keeps Forte Village at the forefront of resort luxury, delivering the ultimate in leisure and entertainment, season after season. With the fantastic spa, the academies, fine-dining prepared by some of the world’s best chefs, entertainment from big names of pop and classical music and West End musicals, Forte Village never fails its guests. Here, in a land of magic, the starry paradise next to the beach called Santa Margherita di Pula is an oasis that offers the same thrill and quiver that shook DH Lawrence, artist and writer, in the land of timeless beauty.

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Places to see NORA, CAPITAL OF BEAUTY

This ancient city, founded by the Phoenicians, was later Punic and Roman. Nora sits on the promontory of Cape Pula, west of Cagliari on the southern coast of Sardinia. A nuragic well, thermal spa, Mycenaean and nuraghe artefacts, a necropolis and a stele of the 8th century BC are all jewels of the site. Also worth seeing are the remains of a sacrificial site and the foundations of a sacred structure dedicated to the goddess Tanit and the god Asclepius. Nora was a city that thrived in the 5th and 4th centuries BC, partly due to contact with ancient Rome.

CAGLIARI, THE CITY OF THE SUN Whichever way you look in Cagliari there is life. Set between wetlands and the sea, hilly and ancient, Cagliari is full of vitality, even at night with a lively music and entertainment scene.

Cagliari is this and more. Founded approximately in the 15th century BC, the regional capital has been inhabited

since Neolithic times. The bountiful resources of the sea, the ponds and the surrounding Campidanese plain provided sustenance for the pre-nuragic population. The ancient city of Karalis, with 154,000 inhabitants, was the capital of a wider metropolitan area comprising 17 municipalities and 431,000 residents.

With a university and an archbishop, this centre with a 1,000-year history was the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Sardinia. It boasts an international port and is surrounded by the water of Santa Gilla lagoon and Molentargius pond. It is an oasis with hundreds of protected species. Cagliari is the city of flamingos, parks, gardens and beaches, such as Calamosca beach, Giorgino beach and the wonderful Poetto beach, with its 9km of sugary sand – the longest metropolitan beach in Europe. There are countless monuments and prestigious sites: the royal palace, the cathedral, the incredible Elephant and San Pancrazio towers, the neoclassical Bastion of Saint Remy, the Roman amphitheatre and the necropolis of Tuvixeddu. One thing is for sure, Cagliari will grab you.

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Cagliari THE NECROPOLIS OF MONTESSU A pre-nuragic archaeological area that for its fans remains breathtaking and full of surprises. The necropolis of Montessu, in the municipality of Villaperuccio in southern Sardinia, is located in a large natural amphitheatre and has about 40 domus de janas (multichambered tombs). It is considered one of the largest and most important in Sardinia. Dating to the 3rd millennium BC, the funeral site was used for 1,000 years. On the top of the domus there are spirals and inside them are fascinating concentric symbols and carvings of bull horns.

IS ZUDDAS, DOLOMITE ROCKS FROM 530 MILLION YEARS AGO

The caves of Is Zuddas are located in Santadi, in the Sulcis area. An excursion here will remain engraved in your memory. The caves developed inside

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Mount Meana, a massif of dolomite rocks dating back 530 million years.

The caves were discovered in 1971. The constant internal temperature is 16°C, with a humidity close to 100 per cent.

Over a distance of 500m, you can admire imposing concretions, stalactites and stalagmites, columns, stalactites in tubular formations, cannulas and even rare needle-like aragonites, concentrated in a single room and known by cavers as “cave flowers”: white crystal tufts that develop in spectacular threadlike formations. Another curiosity is in the initial part of the cavity where you can see the skeletal remains of Prolagus sardus, an animal similar to the hare, present only in Sardinia and Corsica. It became extinct 400 years ago.

TUNA, SALTINESS AND TRADITION

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uncontaminated islets – these are the appeal of the island of San Pietro (St Peter), 7km off the southwest coast of Sardinia. The island extends for around 51 square kilometres (it is the sixth largest Italian island) and has just 6,500 inhabitants, concentrated in Carloforte, the only place of human habitation.

San Pietro is a glimpse of nature that dazzles. Discover Mediterranean vegetation, cliffs, pink flamingos and tuna: between 15 May and 15 June, along the coasts of the islands of Sant’Antioco and San Pietro, the “tonnata alla tonnara” takes place, a traditional, exciting collective fishing of bluefin tuna.

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The dolmen conceals the remains of one of the most evocative nuragic villages MASUA, DIVINE SCENERY

From the abandoned mines to the dazzling splendour of the sugar loaf stack, Masua is a former mining town that rises 95m above sea level. It is part of the municipality of Iglesias and has 100 residents. Now it offers beaches and a sea to dream of in contrast to the harbour of Porto Flavia in the town of Buggerru (known as “Little Paris” during its heyday), where the minerals were loaded onto boats. Characterised by small houses arranged in a fan shape, it stands over the outlet to the sea. Coves you should seek out include Portixeddu, Is Compingius, San Nicola, Nido dell’Aquila and Cala Domestica.

BARUMINI AND THE GIARA, NAVEL OF THE WORLD

The village of Su Nuraxi in Barumini is a human settlement dating to the nuragic age (16-14th century BC). It lies in the heart of Sardinia on the warm and fertile Campidano plain. The structures of the nuraghe are special, as is the atmosphere of the complex. The site was classified by Unesco as a World Heritage Site in 1997. Take the opportunity to visit the nearby Giara di Gesturi. A basalt plateau of about 4,400 hectares at 550m above sea level, it is the habitat of the last wild horses of Europe. La Giara formed about two million years ago and is full of spectacular environments with unique inhabitants: two small crustaceans considered real living fossils

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SANTA CRISTINA, A GLIMPSE OF THE SACRED WELL

Located near the Carlo Felice northsouth arterial road, the archaeologicalwilderness Paulilatino Park includes a nuragic sanctuary and the rural church of Santa Cristina. The site consists of two parts: the well temple of the nuragic age, with a meeting hut, a fence and other smaller huts. The second part consists of a single-tower nuraghe, some elongated stone huts of uncertain date and a nuragic village, which is still to be excavated. Nearby are several giants’ tombs. An unusual part of Sardinia and an obligatory stop.

ORGOSOL0, MURALS AND DIGNITY

With a history of spectacular natural landscapes, traditions and customs of great charm, Orgosolo, a municipality in the province of Nuoro, contains mysteries and ancient rites. Dotted with numerous fine churches, the centre is an open-air museum. Fascinating murals betray the story of continuing violence that dominated the town. Birthplace of a young martyr called Antonia Mesina, proclaimed blessed by Pope

John Paul II in 1987, the land around Orgosolo is littered with archaeological sites, nuraghe, Domus de janas and country churches. In the Supramonte mountains, an area of about 3,500 hectares, is the spectacular Gorropu gorge, a deep depression created by the Rio Flumineddu with 400m-tall vertical walls. Frequented by hikers and trekking enthusiasts from around the world, the gorge is an indelible postcard of a breathtaking region (see also below).

MAMOIADA AND SA LOSE PINTÀ

Just under 3,000 inhabitants live at 644m above sea level in the Barbagia of Ollolai.

Mamoiada offers a variety of impressive archaeological and anthropological sights: from votive healing stones to menhirs and dolmens. Most striking is Sa Perda Pintà: “the painted stone”, known as Stele di Boeli, a 270cm-high slab engraved with concentric circles and cups, similar in design to plates spread in the Celtic area, from Scotland to Brittany. Mamoiada is known for its carnival of ancestral origins, with mysterious masked characters, whose origin is all but unknown, called Mamuthones and Issohadores, who are the symbol of the countryside. Every January 17, on the feast of Saint Anthony the Abbot ,you can witness this dance of people in disturbing black and white masks decked with cowbells.

GORROPU, THE MOST FAMOUS CANYON IN EUROPE

An international destination for extreme climbing enthusiasts, the Gorrupu-Tiscali Gorge is called by environmentalists “a planet in its own right”. Reachable only from equally unsurpassable places of natural beauty, such as Cala Gonone and Baunei, it offers thrilling sensations. The path climbs into a picturesque rift between imposing limestone cliffs, whose summit dominates the entire valley of Oddoene.

But this is only the appetiser: the path continues inside the limestone gorge of Doloverre, in a dense holm oak forest to the eastern side of Mount Tiscali, whose summit is nothing but an enormous dolmen that conceals the remains of one of the most evocative and important nuragic villages on the island. Truly, a sight not to be missed.

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COMMUNICATING THE WORLD ADM Media Consulting is strengthening its presence in China and is aiming at Russia, to expand its foreign markets

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wiss company ADM Media Consulting is a leader in the organisation of large-scale events on behalf of the most important banking, pharmaceutical, industrial and sporting groups in the world. It has had record turnover in the past few years and now aims to further strengthen its presence in strategic Asian markets, as well as enter the Russian market.

The result of founder and CEO Alexandro De Martino’s 20 years’ experience in television broadcast and media, ADM’s ambitious new challenge is a satellite company based in Shanghai that will boost its offering where “the economy moves faster” and the greatest business opportunities are concentrated.

ADM HAS A PRESENCE ALL OVER THE WORLD, FROM SOUTH AMERICA TO THE UNITED STATES TO AUSTRALIA. WHY REDOUBLE EFFORTS IN CHINA?

Mainly to accommodate the requests of hundreds of our European and American customers working in China who require

our professionalism to organise events throughout Asia. But these days, many of our customers are Asian – in particular, Chinese. After several years working with us, they have learned to appreciate our precision and professionalism, and recognise our high levels of excellence.

Hence, our idea to found a satellite company that will be based in Shanghai where we will employ also Chinese staff, for obvious opportunities related to cultural factors.

WHY CHINA? From Beijing to Shanghai,

from Nanjing to Hangzho, cities are swarming with communication. People need to connect and they do so through events, which is why the market is so dynamic. Ours is therefore not only a business opportunity but also a desire to give concrete solutions to the needs of the population and a society that increasingly wants to communicate through high-level events.

WHAT IMPORTANT PROJECTS ARE YOU WORKING ON? We were chosen

by the Chinese Basketball Association to produce the multimedia content for all their games, for both traditional and modern platforms. For example, we will produce content for all social media chat platforms, such as WeChat, which is the main way in China to connect the physical and the digital worlds. A hybrid of WhatsApp and Facebook, its monthly reach has now passed 500 million active users, which is more than two-thirds of all WhatsApp users worldwide.

HOW FAST-PACED IS THE RUSSIAN MARKET? The Russian economy is

already recovering and will grow again.

It will be unaffected – and may even be boosted – by the important events the country is expecting soon, including the Football World Cup. The market is really hot. Russia is very modern and well developed at an infrastructural level. The main cities are vibrant and we see a need for very high standards in all commercial sectors and services. We are ready for this new ambitious challenge.

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ARE YOUR EFFORTS FOCUSED PURELY ON THE EAST? Not exclusively. We

certainly can’t forget Switzerland, the main engine of our business. But every day, we work all over the world for the most prestigious organisations, such as American Express and Credit Suisse.

We organise more than 1,000 events each year – even during this interview, I received a request to organise a big event in Melbourne. We take care of the preparation of theatres, conference centres, hotels and exhibition centres by using cutting-edge technology and professionalism of the highest degree.

HOW MUCH PLANNING IS INVOLVED?

Our attention to detail is an essential quality. From staging to lighting, from cameras to web streaming, we always aim for excellence. We boast the best project managers in the sector, who ‘pamper’ our customers, while the graphics and video department show in real-time what we are going to achieve,

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using renderings that simulate exactly how events will be realised.

YOUR COMPANY HAS HAD A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON EMPLOYMENT. HOW MANY MEMBERS OF STAFF DO YOU HAVE? In just under four years, we

created a network of activities related to our company involving over 10,000 people. It is a huge, heterogeneous sea of professionals with expertise in organising events, ranging from project managers to graphic engineers, from light designers to backliners, from runners to porters.

We give work to dozens of small local companies throughout the year – these are companies we have selected in strict compliance with the highest standards of quality.

FINALLY, WHY THE NAME ADM MEDIA CONSULTING? They are my initials

guarantees our clients our commitment, abnegation, precision and results.

I started working during the Italy ’90 Fottball World Championships when I was 15 years old, helping to put in TV cables during football matches. During school terms, at weekends, I worked on the broadcast of TV sports channels.

I contributed to the production of the Turin 2006 Winter Olympics. As a producer, I have been involved in all Olympic editions, managing to combine the efficiency of television with the effective production of the events. I have gained a comprehensive international experience in production, which I will put at the disposal of ADM as we face new challenges to reach our ambitious goals.

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SIMPLY THE BEST Learn from some of the world’s finest stars of sports and leisure – coaching simply doesn’t get any better!

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here’s an old saying: “Those who can, do, those who can’t, teach.” But at Forte Village resort, those who can, do, and they teach. When you come to Forte Village, you don’t just get the chance to use world-class sports and leisure facilities, you can also take advantage of an amazing array of academies with coaching from world-class stars.

As Angelo Giannuzzi, the resort’s Director of Service and Leisure, says “Our academies offer guests a chance to try something new or they can enjoy their favourite activity with coaching of the highest level and with the highest quality facilities.”

STARS IN THEIR EYES

Over the past few years, Forte Village has spared no expense in developing the resort’s Sports Academy Centre, with courses and classes tailored to the needs of adults and kids of all levels and abilities. Not content to rest on its laurels, however, this year sees the introduction of a new academy in field hockey with British Olympic gold medal winners Kate and Helen RichardsonWalsh among the star coaches.

“Experience doesn’t get much better than the Richardson-Walshes,” enthuses Angelo. They are both Olympic Gold medal winners, while Kate was capped a record 375 times for her country and was the England and Great Britain Captain for 13 years. There will also be new stars coming to teach in some of the existing academies such as Tracey Neville, former pro netball player (and sister of ex-footballers Gary and Phil), and a Swedish Olympic champion in table tennis.

Of course, stars such as the Richardson-Walshes and rugby legends Martin Johnson, Austin Healey and

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Connor O’Shea are in high-demand and some activities are inevitably more popular than others. Angelo advises booking early but adds, “If the classes are fully booked we can usually arrange private lessons and vice versa so that nobody ends up disappointed.”

He also explains that academies run from Monday to Friday and guest stars typically stay for one week at a time.

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coaches and trainers. Just imagine the reaction of those back home when you or your kids recount how the likes of ex-Chelsea star Tore André Flo, Rugby World Cup winner Will Greenwood or WBA Super Middleweight champion Frank Buglioni taught you how to play or perform like a champion.

For more information on our Sports Academy calendar visit fortevillage.com.

And the academies aren’t just for physically demanding activities. Chess and table tennis are among the less strenuous ones, whilst the Go-Kart academy is great fun for petrol-heads, who won’t want to miss the chance to drive one of the all-new karts for 2018, under supervision from the likes of Paolo Gagliardini, former 125-class Italian and European champion.

Whatever your interest, from football and swimming to cycling or dancing, there are courses and one-toone lessons available with top-quality

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JOIN US AT THE HOCKEY ACADEMY Calling all hockey lovers - hone your skills at the new Hockey Academy!

HOCKEY ACADEMY BY LEGENDS MAY 28 – JUNE 1

The Hockey academy will be coached by Great Britain’s 2016 Olympic gold medallists Kate Richardson–Walsh and Helen Richardson-Walsh.

PROSTICKS HOCKEY ACADEMY OCTOBER 22–26

The Hockey academy will be coached by Georgie Twigg, 2016 Rio Olympic gold medallist and two-time Olympian Dan Fox.

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MICHAEL RUMMENIGGE FOOTBALL CAMP

Michael Rummenigge, former pro footballer and German national team player, will host a one-week training camp for kids aged 4 to 15.

He will share his knowledge and experience with a young generation of football players.

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COLLECTION

The design gives expression to the night: ideas, images and dreams take on a life of their own, materialising into lines, volumes and design.The unique and exclusive new Bed Collection awaits you on Dorelan.it: discover the infinite solutions dedicated to the wellbeing of your sleep.

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design_Laudani & Romanelli The Sharpei bed, one of the most appreciated of the new Dorelan collections, is proposed in its “Box� version, with a higher headboard and with the possibility to have a bed-storage option version.

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SPLASH DOWN! Endless fun for kids

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lopping down to soak up the beautiful Sardinian sun features highly on the list of favourite resort “activities” for mums and dads – whether it’s on a lounger at one of Forte Village’s fabulous pools or on the sands of the pristine beach, enjoying a spectacular view of the gorgeous blue sea. But kids, as we all know, tend to have boundless reserves of energy, enthusiasm and curiosity so Forte Village goes out of its way to make sure everyone gets what they want on holiday. For youngsters, that includes the chance to be coached by world-class

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Plus, we have Kids’ Wonderland – an amazing children’s playground.

IN THE SWIM

Ask any kid what they love most about being on holiday and the chances are that the word water will feature strongly in their reply – after all, when the sun’s out, children take to water like a duck to, erm, water. Of course, there is no shortage of places for kids to swim safely under the sun at Forte Village – children who prefer to splash about in the sea can take part in our supervised beach

programme with lots of fun activities – but our new Acquapark located at Baia della Palme looks set to be one of the biggest hits of the year with the little ones. All ages have been catered for – there are slides for cascading down and plummeting into the crystal-clear water, and just for toddlers and younger kids who aren’t quite ready to hit the slides there is a wonderful new splash pool.

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Children of all ages are sure to be enchanted by Mario and Bridget, our colourful parrots, while there’s also an incredible array of activities to keep them occupied. At Mario’s Village, they can play and be creative with a wide range of art, theatre and writing workshops, while at our ecologicallyfocused Wonderlab, they can use ceramics, origami and Velcro to create objects made from recycled materials.

At the end of the day, the kids themselves can put on a show in the wonderful setting of Piazza Luisa.

Our highly trained staff will organise unforgettable shows for kids with all kinds of dancing.

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