Mangia’s Santa Teresa Sardinia Curio Collection is preparing a major expansion, with 69 additional hotel rooms, luxury apartments and new communal areas. The project marks another step in the resort’s repositioning towards the upscale hospitality segment. According to the financial statements of Insulae HoldCo, the investment vehicle allocated €11.9 million to its subsidiary Cala Blu Resort Srl in 2026 to support the development plan.

The expansion includes several property acquisitions. On 23 February 2026, Cala Blu Resort acquired Villa Lolla, a property covering approximately 300 square metres, with 6,500 square metres of surrounding land. The company plans to develop luxury apartments there. Furthermore, on 8 April 2026, it purchased a 16,500-square-metre plot, including approximately 4,000 buildable square metres. The site will accommodate 69 additional hotel rooms and communal facilities. Finally, the company acquired a separate hotel building for staff accommodation in May.

Insulae HoldCo also oversees a portfolio of six Mangia’s resorts. These include the Sardinia Resort Autograph Collection and TUI Blue Agrustos in Sardinia, alongside three properties in Sicily: Brucoli Autograph Collection, Selinunte and Pollina. Moreover, the group benefits from additional public funding. In November 2025, Invitalia approved a development agreement worth up to €24.5 million in grants across four resort companies. Cala Blu Resort may receive up to €2.2 million.

Meanwhile, the financial results highlight the impact of the brand repositioning. At Mangia’s Santa Teresa, which joined Hilton’s Curio Collection in 2023, occupancy declined from 67% in 2024 to 62% in 2025. However, average daily rates (ADR) increased significantly, from €170 to €209. Consequently, TrevPAR reached €180, compared with €164 in 2024.

A similar trend emerged at Sardinia Resort, which joined Marriott’s Autograph Collection in July 2025. Following a €65 million renovation programme launched in 2023, ADR rose from €104 to €174. Although occupancy fell from 63% to 58%, TrevPAR increased from €115 to €151. These results underline the potential of international branding and investment in supporting higher room rates across the Mangia’s portfolio.