Atmosphere Core appoints Francesco Giovannelli as Monastero Manager of BORGO MONCHIERO HERITAGE by Atmosphere
Set in the UNESCO-listed Langhe hills of Piedmont, BORGO MONCHIERO HERITAGE by Atmosphere, part of the Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts brand, has announced the appointment of Francesco Giovannelli as Monastero Manager. The appointment marks a significant step for Atmosphere Core, the international hospitality company behind the brand, as it expands into the European heritage hospitality landscape.
Commenting on his appointment, Francesco Giovannelli said that Borgo Monchiero represents a distinctive heritage experience and that he is honoured to lead the project for Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts. He noted that, by working closely with on-property teams, his focus will be on translating heritage into operational excellence and delivering results that guests can experience at every touchpoint.
Giovannelli brings more than 15 years of hospitality leadership experience, with extensive hands-on operational expertise across Italy, including Piedmont and Tuscany. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with on-site teams, leading departments across operations, revenue coordination and service delivery. His background reflects a strong understanding of Italy’s regional cultures, guest expectations and service traditions. He has previously been recognised by Leading Hotels of the World for service excellence and was later honoured with the Hospitality Award 2025.
Ashwin Handa, Chief Operating Officer of Atmosphere Core, said that Giovannelli’s appointment reflects the group’s focus on selecting leaders who combine strong commercial and operational expertise with a deep respect for place and people. He added that Giovannelli’s experience and sensibility are well suited to BORGO MONCHIERO HERITAGE by Atmosphere, where history and contemporary hospitality intersect, and expressed confidence that his leadership will help shape a distinctive and memorable guest experience.
BORGO MONCHIERO HERITAGE by Atmosphere is a carefully restored 18th-century monastery originally built in 1773. The luxury retreat blends sacred frescoes, Romanesque architecture and the art, culture and cuisine of northern Italy. Located in a region renowned for its Barolo and Barbera wines, the intimate three-storey hillside property features 19 rooms reimagined from former monastic cells, a private chapel for weddings and intimate ceremonies, a restaurant highlighting local cuisine, an elegant lounge bar, a panoramic swimming pool, and a wellness area offering a sauna, infrared therapies and a private jacuzzi set within a centuries-old water reservoir.
