Albergo Diffuso
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The idea of Albergo Diffuso (scattered hotels) got its start in the early 1980s in Italy. Hotel marketing consultant Giancarlo Dall’Ara got the inspiration for scattered hotels while trying to revive tourism in an earthquake-damaged corner of northeastern Italy in the 1970s. The alberghi diffusi movement has spread beyond Italy. You can find diffusi hotels in Switzerland, Slovenia and Japan.
For those who do not love staying at a hotel, an Albergo Diffuso is a balance between a hotel and a house.
AmenitiesSince the hotel rooms are scattered in the midst of the regular village buildings, guests are immersed in village life, rather than living in a separate space.
Choosing a scattered hotelBecause scattered hotels are promoted as one hotel the booking process is simplified.
UnderstandThroughout the hills of Italy there are many small towns and villages, some of them nearly 1,000 years old. Unfortunately, many of these rural towns are in poor condition.
ExampleThe tiny village of Corippo in Switzerland boasts just 14 permanent residents. It is the first such scheme in Switzerland. In Italy, meanwhile, around 100 similar projects exist.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Albergo Diffuso" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Shabicht, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons