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This is quite a new mosque. The old mosque, which dated from 1890, was destroyed by fire in 1987. Building of this new mosque started in 1993 and it was completed in 1999.

Between 2010 and 2011 the mosque was renovated and all the domes were gilded.

Almaty lies in the northern foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountain range, which can be seen here.

The mosque lies central on Pushkin street 16, in Almaty.

 

Also in the photo is the Almaty Television Tower, or simply Almaty Tower, a 371.5-metre-high (1,219 ft) steel television tower built between 1975 and 1983.

 

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The TRYP Fortitude Valley Hotel sits atop of one of the city's most interesting historical sites. The original building was once the clubhouse of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, the Brisbane chapter of an international and mysterious secret society. The unique character of the building has been artfully restored and provides a charming foundation for this Brisbane CBD hotels alluring aesthetic.

 

The building was decrepit for a number of years before restoration, attracting graffiti and street artists alike. Artwork of Australian artists Beastman, Fintan Magee, and Anthony Lister were here and some were incorporated into the new hotel development.

 

The Grand Lodge of England Banner in Queensland owes its existence in no small measure to the formation, in March 1926, of the Queensland Banner, which was formed when a group of four Lodges broke away from another Banner.

 

The life of this new Banner was extremely short, for they were Buffalo outcasts, being not recognised by any other Banner in Queensland or Australia. The founders of the Queensland Banner were C. Morgan, G. Cervetto, J.H. Donnelly, L. Cervetto, W. Cutting, L.J. Fubbs and A. Tornaros.

 

The Brother behind the formation of the Q.B., Bro. L.J. Fubbs K.O.M., was vilified and suspended by his former Banner. An application was finally made for a Charter from the Grand Lodge of England, and so on 13th April 1927, the G.L.E. Banner was born in Queensland and a Grand Lodge constituted. The ceremony was performed by Bro. Hatchett C.P. In other reports, Bro. Les Fubbs K.O.M. was given the credit.

 

The first chief officer, the Grand Primo, was Bro. Charles Morgan C.P. and the first official meeting of the G.L.Q. was stated to have been held in a hall in Elizabeth Street, Brisbane. A few years later, Grand Lodge was able to purchase a hall in Ann Street, Brisbane, (on the right hand side, midway between Brunswick and Constance Streets, travelling north from Brunswick Street). It was a very narrow-gutted building, with the Grand Secretary’s office and storeroom on the ground floor, and the Lodge room on the first.

 

This was reported in the “Daily Mail” newspaper dated 8th March 1930, to wit: “The R.A.O.B. had moved into more up-to-date premises, facing Warner Street. A large number of Brethren gathered for the consecration of the hall by Bro. Charles Morgan K.O.M., the W.G.P.”

 

Phenomenal Growth:

 

Over the years, the G.L.Q. continued to expand, with 314 Minor Lodges being opened, plus four Provincial Grand Lodges, nine R.O.H. Assemblies, eighteen Knights Chapters, forty-nine Primo Lodges, and a large number of Examining Councils. As most members would know, a new body was opened, combining the three Degree conclaves, which are known today as Degree Guilds, of which ten have been formed, with possibly more on the drawing board.

 

With such rapid growth came the purchase of real estate by Lodges, and the erection of a huge number of Buffalo Halls; as a matter of fact, at one stage, there were six such halls in the Brisbane area; today only three remain. In total, the G.L.Q. had 75 Lodge halls; with another six Lodges owning land only.

 

It has not always been “smooth sailing” in the past 80 years, with internal friction, suspensions and misappropriation of Lodge funds. One suspension of three Brothers resulted in an expensive court case in which G.L. came out the loser.

 

Then came the closure of three Provincial Grand Lodges; and the loss of a huge number of Minor Lodges caused by falling attendances, old age of members and lack of new members joining. This problem is not confined to the G.L.E. in Queensland, it is worldwide, and affects all Banners, and many other organisations.

 

Any infamous ban on Brothers of a Sister Banner did little to help attendances or relationships between the two sections. Eventually, Delegates at a G.L.Q. meeting restored the situation to the status quo. Sadly, the Order in 1998 in Queensland completely lost the Grand Council Banner with the final closing of the last of their 52 Lodges.

 

In 1956, the Grand Lodge of Queensland, G.L.E., having previously purchased a block of land in Constance Street, the Valley, were able to move to their brand new hall, the Victory Temple, a building of four floors.

 

The Grand Lodge of Queensland, G.L.E., in all its long history, never lost a Minor Lodge by secession; however, it did gain three: Royal Zillmere, which came over from the G.C.A., and brought with it a hall; then came Concord Lodge in Toowoomba, from the Grand United Banner; and many years previous, Lodge Childers from the G.A.B., which later went back to its former Banner.

 

Throughout the years, the G.L.Q. has had many great stalwarts among its members; it would be impossible to mention all, however, it would be a remiss not to mention two, who were outstanding in their desire to see the Banner prosper and grow. They were Bro. George Kallinicos R.O.H. and Bro. Ron B. Taylor R.O.H. These two Brothers were both members of the G.L.E. under the G.L.Q., when they first met in the Blue Bird Café, Townsville. As a result of this meeting, Temperance Lodge No.41 was formed. This Lodge was the first of two such “dry” Lodges to be formed under the G.L.Q., the other being Cairns Temperance No.47.

 

Before proceeding any further, mention must be made of the opening of the Provincial Grand Lodge of North Queensland, on 11th July 1930, in the Buffalo Hall, Sturt Street, Townsville, by the W.G.P., Bro. Charles Morgan K.O.M. The first P.G.L. Grand Primo was Bro. Leo Cattana K.O.M.

 

The Annual Report for the year 1954, gave the following statistics: Initiations 2260, Raisings 366, Elevations 147, Exaltations 39, and no fewer than 27 new Lodges opened.

 

Unique G.L.Q. Lodges:

 

The Grand Lodge of Queensland, G.L.E., is the only Australian section to have a Lodge opened in Japan, and this took place on 18th June 1949, during the occupation of Japan after World War II. The Lodge was B.C.O.F. Japan No.30. Another unique Lodge was one opened in a lazaret (Leper Colony), on Peel Island, during April 1950. The G.L.Q. also had members who had joined Changi Lodge No.1, which existed in a P.O.W. Camp, Singapore, during the Japanese occupation. Papua New Guinea also had a G.L.Q. Lodge opened in Port Moresby.

 

In 1963, a Dispensation was granted for Royal Cobra Lodge No.237 to be opened in Thailand. There is no evidence to prove that this Lodge ever became a reality. Another Lodge of which there are no records, other than a Dispensation being granted, was Berrett Lodge No.41. Lodges were also proposed, but no Dispensation granted, for South Molle Island; and Bedourie, in the outback town of that name.

 

As at the 1st of July 1971, the G.L.Q. had among its members, Brothers who had been appointed representatives of the O.B.A. (Overseas Buffalo Association). A total of 16 Brothers. In later years, a branch of the O.B.A. was opened in Brisbane, but eventually closed. Thanks to the efforts of one Brother, an R.A.O.B. Tape Club was formed in 1960, with a group of 24 Brothers exchanging audio tapes with Brothers in Australia, New Zealand, and various countries around the world.

 

The “Queensland Buffalo Gazette” was first printed in 1940 with Bro. Ron B. Taylor R.O.H., as its first editor. Prior to the publication of its own magazine, Lodges of the G.L.Q. sent material to the Gazette published by the G.L. of Victoria. Over the years there have been a number of editors. The Brother who was appointed in 1957 transformed the journal from Lodge reports only, to a magazine with articles of R.A.O.B. interest. He held the position for 20 years.

 

The Federal Council of all G.L.E. Grand Lodges in Australia was formed in 1946, in an effort to unify Rule Books and Rituals. Bro. Ben Babbidge R.O.H. (G.L.Q.) was Secretary at one time; while Bro. George Kallinicos R.O.H. (W.G.P., G.L.Q.) was a Delegate. Another G.L.Q. Brother, Ron B. Taylor R.O.H. (G.S.) also served as President. The Federal Council was disbanded after six years.

 

Over the past 80 years, quite a few G.L.Q. Conventions were held to make changes and additions to the Rule Book and Ritual. Sadly, one such gathering, the one in 1968, was declared null and void.

 

Let’s transgress a little. In January 1955, tenders were called for the erection of the Valley Buffalo Hall, and that year a contract was signed by builders, K.D. Morris and Sons; and on Sunday, 6th November at 10.30am, the foundation stone was laid by Bro. George Kallinicos R.O.H., W.G.P. In October 1956, Lodges began moving into the new building.

 

Buffalo Clubs:

 

On the 5th of July 1957, another G.L.Q. milestone was reached with the Premier of Queensland, the Hon. Vince C. Gair, MLA, opening the Buffalo Memorial Club. It is interesting to point out that one of the original plans submitted for the Victory Temple was the building of eight floors, plus the ground floor.

 

On the first Saturday night of each month, a Cabaret Night was held on the first floor ballroom, with a band, artists, Monte Carlo, spot waltz, 60/40 dancing, and a lucky door prize. The cost: 60c per head. The function was a joint venture by the Buffalo Memorial Club and Grand Lodge.

 

The Buffalo Memorial Club had a few “sub clubs”, namely Indoor Bowls, Amateur Fishing Club, Snooker Club and regular Darts competitions. Accommodation in the residential sections was priced at: Single room $2 per night and $9 a week; double room $3.50 per night and $12 a week.

 

The Buffalo Memorial Club was not the only such club granted a liquor licence. In all, there were three others associated with the G.L.Q. One at Mt. Isa (still trading); Dunwich, Stradbroke Island (closed); and Mackay (still trading). There is no doubt, the G.L.Q. was a progressive Banner.

 

Not only were Buffalo Clubs opened by Minor Lodges under the G.L.Q., but one Lodge, Nundah No.66, purchased a Bowling Club in 1949.

 

Records show that four G.L.Q. Buffalo Halls were destroyed over the years. In 1948, the hall in Cairns went up in smoke; then in 1959, a cyclone demolished the hall at Ayr, the property of Burdekin Lodge No.86; in 1966, a freak storm flattened the Pentland Lodge No.209 hall. The year 1958 was a bad one for Lodges in Mackay when the Buffalo Hall was washed away by a flood.

 

Then there was the near disastrous fire at the Victory Temple, which started in the top floor and spread down towards the main Grand Lodge room and the office. But for the prompt action of the Fire Brigade, the whole building would have been gutted.

 

Past Notable Events:

 

Colin Mc Master Lodge No.58 held Annual Mothers Day Dinners in Rockhampton with a Guest of Honour from notable members of the Order being invited.

 

The combined G.L.E. and G.A.B. Lodges in Rockhampton sponsored Miss Francis Ball in the 1969 Miss Australia Quest. The amount of $2,215 was raised and presented to the Central Queensland Spastic League.

 

On 19th February 1949, the G.L.Q. hired a special rail-motor to take 30 Brisbane members to Maleny for the opening of Maleny Lodge No.27. The Grand Secretary, Bro. Ron B. Taylor R.O.H., was the organiser of this excursion.

 

In 1964, the G.L.Q. was honoured with a visit by the Grand Primo of England, G.L.E., Bro. Harold Deforges K.O.M., who visited a number of city Lodges, and the Provincial Grand Lodges in Mackay and Cairns.

 

Charity Knows No Bounds:

 

Buffalo Lodges are well known for their donations to charitable projects, both in kind, and financially. The G.L.Q., via its Lodges and constituent bodies, has always been to the fore in times of natural disasters.

 

In the early days of the G.L.Q., say in the 1950’s, quite a few Lodges teamed together and raised money to purchase Iron Lungs for their local hospitals. These machines assisted children with Infantile Paralysis to breathe.

 

The two G.L.Q. Lodges in Mount Morgan, each year, staged a Pensioners Dinner for local inhabitants.

 

The 15th of August 1987, saw the staging of a Memorial Harmony Night in the Waterloo Bay Lodge Buffalo Hall, with the amount of $3,900 being raised and presented to the Queensland Cancer Research Fund. A photograph of the cheque presentation appeared in the local newspaper.

 

It would be well nigh impossible to list all the work of a charitable nature performed by, not only Lodges of the G.L.Q., but throughout the worldwide Buffalo fraternity. For some reason or other, for many years the Order “hid its light under a bushel”, in other words, shunned publicity.

 

However, mention must be made of the G.L.Q.’s Concert Party which entertained at Old Peoples Homes; and the Buffalo Films Committee which screened movies at various Institutions in the Brisbane area, before TV.

 

Auxiliaries and Glades:

 

The wives of Lodge members have always been supportive, and at one stage, no fewer than 24 Ladies Auxiliaries existed. On Sunday, 9th April 1967, the Order of Ladies Glades was opened in Queensland. The first chairlady was Sister Lorna Shanks; and on that wonderful day, 34 ladies joined the Glades. More Glades were opened over the years, approximately 20; but like Minor Lodges, quite a few have since closed.

 

The first conference of Ladies Auxiliaries was held in Brisbane on Sunday, the 12th of August 1962.

 

Homes for the Aged:

 

Two charitable projects in which the G.L.Q. was, and in one area still is, are the Buffalo Memorial Homes at Redcliffe, and the not so well known Glen Eagles Aged Home Units at New Farm, Brisbane. Let’s deal with the latter first.

 

The twin towers of Glen Eagles at 19 Moray Street, New Farm, sponsored by the Corporation of the Buffalo Memorial Homes, G.L.Q., was officially opened by the Hon. A.J. Hulme, MP, Postmaster General, on Saturday, 8th August 1964 at 1.00pm. An all day fete was a feature of the day, with entertainment by the Eta Band.

 

The Hon. S.R. Ramsden, MLA, representing the Premier of Queensland, gave an address; after which the Invocation of Blessings by the Venerable Archdeacon C.S.C. Arkell of the Anglican Church, and Father K.H. Aspinall of the Roman Catholic Church, took place. This was followed by a solo by Miss Gloria Eiser, accompanied by Wilbur Kentwell with “Bless This House”. Bro. R.B. Taylor R.O.H., the Grand Secretary of the G.L.Q., then closed the formal meeting with an address. The official party then retired for afternoon tea at 3.30pm.

 

Sadly, the construction of Glen Eagles and the prior announcement of a project, Glen Phoenix, did not go down too well with the northern Provincial Grand Lodges. However, on a tied vote at a meeting of the Corporation of the B.M.H.A., the against vote of the chairman stopped the Glen Phoenix project at Fig Tree Pocket from proceeding.

 

A few years down the track, the management of Glen Eagles was handed over to the Churches of Christ in July 1972, after eight years under G.L.Q. management. This enabled the Corporation of the B.M.H.A. to concentrate their efforts with the Homes at Redcliffe.

 

The Redcliffe Aged Homes Facility:

 

In early 1960, twenty-one acres of land had been cleared at Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe, and the first section of the proposed eighteen single units and six married units were erected. A bowling green and a vegetable garden were also planned.

 

The Buffalo Memorial Homes were officially opened on 15th April 1961 at 2.30pm by the Hon. A.S. Hulme, MHR, after his introduction by Alderman J.E. Howton, the Mayor of Redcliffe. A grand fete took place with Pipe Bands, Marching Girls, and a display by the Fire Brigade. In all, approximately $1,000 was raised from the fete.

 

The original statistics for the Homes at Redcliffe read: Memorial Stone $724; buildings $101,367; land $574; crockery $118; furnishings $6,236; kitchen and garden requirements $528. Subsidies: Federal Government $68,114; State Government $5,362. Number of cottages completed – 15.

 

Today, one will see a vast difference in what the Homes looked like on that opening day, many, many years ago.

 

The G.L.Q. Banner Today:

 

The years have not been over kind to the Buffalo fraternity as a whole, with a huge loss of Lodges and membership. However, we as a Brotherhood should not look on the future with foreboding; but hope for better times, and have the will to do what we can to foster the continuance of a truly living Brotherhood.

 

All Brothers today must realise that there is a lot to be done in the next 20 years, prior to the G.L.Q. celebrating its 100th anniversary. The challenge is there for a concerted effort to be made to bring the fraternity back to that which the Founders expected…a vibrant, living Brotherhood, of harmony and good fellowship.

 

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*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

  

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

 

*** In the beginning ***

 

Sacca Sessola was artificially created in 1870 with the sand and soil dug from the construction of the Santa Marta commercial port. The man-made 40 acre island is the youngest of the 118 islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It was first used as a fuel dump (General Repository Petroli) and later as a hospital, farming land, UNESCO research complex and last as a resort hotel destination. Loosely translated Sacca Sessola means "scoop bag". For marketing reasons the name now is "Isola delle Rose" or "Island of Roses". It is not a name recognized by the Venetians, or on topographical maps.

 

The city of Venice decommissioned Sacca Sessola as a fuel storage in 1892. Conversion for use as a hospital for contagious diseases was begun. The position of Sacca Sessola was thought a perfect setting (leafy, oxygen rich with onshore sea breezes) for a respiratory diseases clinic. In 1914 the St. Mark's Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis lung on Sacca Sessola received its first patients. The clinic, closed during the First World War, was re-opened in 1920 with the addition of new buildings, including the church and the Dopolavoro, or working men’s club for the doctors working on the island. The island's microclimate is perfect for growing vines, pines, olive trees and roses. In 1980 the clinic closed down for good. When the sanatorium was closed the area was abandoned but the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars continued to look after the olive trees. The Capuchin Franciscan Order was founded in central Italy.

 

In 1992 the buildings on the island were chosen for a UNESCO project (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)- to study and conserve the Venetian lagoon ecosystem. The city of Venice sold the island in 2000 to an international firm for conversion to a private tourist complex.

 

The former and since dissolved Italian Tourism Company (Compagnia Italiana Turismo s.p.a. - CIT) along with the French hotel company Accor were involved with the Sofitel branded Sacca Sessola Island resort project. The resort was to be called "Sofitel in Isola" and was to open in February, 2003 with 324 rooms, spa, gym, Turkish bath and a 9-hole golf test. Philippe Trapp was the opening hotel director. CIT ran into financial troubles and sold in 2007 the unfinished project for over 85 million euros. In 2014 Accor appointed Philippe Trapp to be Director of Operations HotelServices for the Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery and Grand Mercure hotels in South America.

 

*** J.W. Marriott Venice Resort & Spa ***

 

Sacca Sessola received a new start in 2011 as affiliates of Aareal Bank AG, Wiesbaden, Germany brought new investors to the island resort project. The developer entity is known as La Sessola Srl. A "società/responsabilità limitata" is similar to an American limited liability company. iIn 2011 La Sessola Srl contracted Marriott International, Inc. to manage and brand the hotel to its top tier JW Marriott. La Sessola Srl contracted with the Milan architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners and it's lead architect was Luca Colombo. Matteo Thun provided the architecture, masterplan, interior design, styling, and lighting design services.

 

Matteo Thun undertook a transformation of the whole island, including conversion of the main hospital building and 17 other smaller early-20th century brick buildings (mainly warehouses) into 266 hotel rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, plus the spa. The resort would cater to the high-end demographic and would be completed in April 2015. Lucca Colombo said the design and restoration concept was “shared and agreed with the City of Venice’s Cultural Heritage Office, which was essential since the island is designated as a protected historical area. A team of restoration specialists supported the architects in ensuring the project preserved the buildings’ historic value including the distinctive patina of the walls. The architect employed a “box in the box” concept - building new structures inside the old walls - as a solution to protect the historic character of the buildings and at the same time be fully compliant with current standards. The interiors are contemporary for Venice, which is historically dominated with a lot of velvet, gilt and brocade.

 

In February, 2016 Enrique Tasende was appointed General Manager at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Previously he was the General Manager at the Grand Cayman Marriott and prior to that the Resident Manager at Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort in the U.S Virgin Islands. The opening General Manager was Mario Ferraro who served from 2013 to May 2015. He moved to the CEO position for Sardegna Resorts SRL. Cristiano Cabutti has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa since 2013. Prior to joining Marriott, Cristiano was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for San Domenico Hotels and golf resorts in Italy and England. Cristiano has a degree in tourism with a major in hotel activities from G. Magnaghi School in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

 

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Isola delle Rose, Laguna di San Marco, P.O. Box 731

30133 Venezia, Italy

 

Compiled by Dick Johnson, May 2017