The hospitality business began in the late nineteenth century with the Hotel Villa Diodoro, when Taormina, steeped in the seductive atmosphere of the Belle Époque, was home to wealthy travelers and elegant men of culture at the turn of the century.
Subsequently, the Hotel Isabella and the Hotel Lido Caparena, a seaside resort complex with a well-equipped wellness center, were added, as well as the Residence Villa Giulia.
Over the years, the Gais Hotels Group has diversified and integrated its offering. It provides an exclusive catering service, also designed for external customers and for the organization of banquets and wedding and corporate receptions with recognized style and quality.
With its Congress Division, it is involved in the complete and professional organization of meetings and conferences, both within its own hotels and throughout Italy. Meanwhile, not far from Taormina, on the enchanting slopes of Mount Etna, the company has launched an interesting production of high-quality wine at its own winery, Tenuta Chiuse del Signore.
In 2024, the De Luca family entrusted its flagship to an important group of Italian investors in the field of tourist accommodation, and the historic Diodoro, built by the founder Bambara, together with the Residence Villa Giulia, is no longer part of the Gais Hotels group. What remains is the memory in the heart of a wonderful adventure lived through the waves of time.
