TO July The Costa Smeralda will welcome A new protagonist of the NightLife and luxury Hospitality: Twiga Porto Cervowhich takes the place of the Historic Billionaire by Flavio Briatore. Under the guidance of LMDV Hospitality Group, controlled by Leonardo Maria del Vecchio, the declared purpose of the place is that of redefine the summer experience in one of the most exclusive destinations in the Mediterraneanwith an offer that unites high cuisine and entertainment, to enhance Sardinia without distorting its soul.
Twiga Porto Cervo opens instead of the former Billionaire
The acquisition of the former Billionaire, for 25 years icon of the Mediterranean nightlife, It marks a generational passage in the panorama of luxury hospitality. Leonardo Maria del Vecchio, heir of the Essilorluxottica Empirefound the Twiga brand and four locations of the Majestas Group of Briatore, including the historic club of Porto Cervo, to transform it into a new international reference point.
“With this opening – Del Vecchio explained toAdnkronos – Twiga enters the heart of the Mediterranean with a new vision. It is not just a location: it is an idea of the future that starts from an iconic place to rewrite the experience of the Italian summer “, explains Del Vecchio.
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio with Jessica Serfaty and the Amfar Gara Venice 2023. ANSA/ANDREA MEROLA
The project, which requested six months of intense renovation works curated by the architect Stefano Belingardi, develops on over 2,200 square meters and two levels, designed to offer a fluid experience “From dinner to the club”. “Taking a space so full of history in hand, transforming it and reinterpreting it means positioning itself clearly in the present, but with a vision addressed to the future“, He underlined Carlo Ziller, CEO of LMDV Hospitality, highlighting the ambition to create an offer that enhances the Costa Smeralda as an international destination, not only summer.
Twiga Porto Cervo: what does it offer
Twiga Porto Cervo develops in Three distinct souls. On the first floor, Chiari Fiori Casa, a Mediterranean bistro Which recalls the atmosphere of the Milanese format, it is enriched with Dinner Show and Live Performance, perfect for a lively evening. On the second floor, Vesta, an ending dining restaurant with a modern and minimalist style, It offers a breathtaking view of the Gallurese coast, ideal for those looking for high -level culinary experience. And after midnight, the Twiga Club comes to life with international DJ sets, designed to involve multiple generations with a musical direction with attention to the smallest details.
The “Dinner to Club” approach that made the Twiga brand famous evolves here in a proposal that focuses on quality and elegance, distancing itself from the unbridled luxury image associated with the past of Billionaire. The goal, Ziller clarified, is to “enter the new size of the brand, without distorting the soul but raising the bar. We want a more alive, sustainable, international and less tied to the dorum and escaped cost».
A project that combines culture, cuisine and entertainment
The opening of Twiga Porto Cervo is not only a change of sign, but a project that aims to integrate with the territory. “In Sardinia we bring a project that combines culture, cuisine and entertainment, but always with respect for the soul of the territory,” said Del Vecchio. An approach that is also reflected in the attention to design and in the gastronomic offer, which combines Mediterranean tradition and innovation.
With an expected turnover of over 60 million euros in 2026, according to what reported by Corriere della Seraand over 600 employees, LMDV Hospitality Group is positioned as a leader in the luxury Hospitality, with an expansion plan that also includes the opening of a Twiga in Milan in via Turati in September 2025. While The Twiga Porto Cervo is a candidate to become the new beating heart of the Sardinian summer.
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