Kiwi Beach Resorts
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| S.r.l. | |
| ISIN | 🆔 |
| Industry | Hospitality, Tourism |
| Founded 📆 | 2016 in Noto, Sicily, Italy |
| Founder 👔 | Fouad Hassoun |
| Headquarters 🏙️ | Contrada Chiusa di Carlo SNC, Avola , |
Number of locations | 7 operational, 2 planned (2027) |
Area served 🗺️ | Sicily, Sardinia, Campania |
Key people | Fouad Hassoun (CEO & President) |
| Products 📟 | Hotels, resorts |
| Brands | Kiwi Beach Resorts, Kiwi Travel |
| Services | Hotel management, destination management, excursions, transfers, event management |
| Members | |
Number of employees | |
| Divisions | Kiwi Travel |
| 🌐 Website | www |
| 📇 Address | |
| 📞 telephone | |
Kiwi Beach Resorts is an Italian hotel management company operating properties in Sicily and Sardinia. Founded in 2016 by entrepreneur Fouad Hassoun, the company manages nine hotels and is a subsidiary of Flash Tour Group, an Egyptian tourism conglomerate established in 1985.
History
Kiwi Beach Resorts was established in 2016 in Noto, Sicily, as the Italian subsidiary of Flash Tour Group.
The company began operations by acquiring and managing coastal properties in Sicily, later expanding to Sardinia.[1]
In 2016, the company assumed management of Hotel Club Eloro in Noto Marina. In winter 2016, it added the management of Residence I Baroni in Ortigia, Syracuse, which continued until 2025. In 2017, the company assumed management of Hotel Baia d'Oro in Licata and Hotel Hopps in Mazara del Vallo.
In 2018, the company expanded to Sardinia with the management of Castelsardo Resort and Hotel Pedraladda. In 2019, it added the management of Hotel Rasciada in Sardinia.
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the company maintained only Castelsardo, resort[2] in Sardinia, while the management of Hotel Pedraladda and Hotel Rasciada was not renewed. According to L'Unione Sarda, the company's activities in Castelsardo created approximately 132 jobs for local residents during this period.[3][4]
In 2024, the company purchased Castelsardo Resort. In 2025, it completed the acquisition of Hotel Hopps and ended the management of Residence I Baroni. The company also purchased Hotel Le Dune in Messina in 2025.
The company has announced plans to develop two hotels in Montecatini, Tuscany. Hotel Rossini and Hotel Bellini, scheduled to open in 2027.
Operations
Properties
As of 2025, the company operates seven properties in Italy, with two additional hotels planned:
Sicily:[5]
- Hotel Club Eloro (Noto Marina) - 4-star; 247 rooms; 6 restaurants, 3 bars, beachfront, private beach, pool, gym; near Vendicari and Marzamemi[6]
- Hotel President Sea Palace (Noto Marina) - 4-star; 74 rooms; pool, gym, 2 restaurants, 2 bars; near Vendicari and Marzamemi[7]
- Hopps Hotel (Mazara del Vallo) - 4-star; 235 rooms; private beach, pool, 2 restaurants, 2 bars; near Casbah[8]
- Hotel Baia d'Oro (Licata) - 4-star; 36 rooms + 32 bungalows; beachfront, pool, restaurant, 2 bars, gym; Licata Bay[9]
- Hotel Dolcestate (Campofelice di Roccella) - 4-star; 120 rooms; private beach, 2 pools, restaurant, bar; near Cefalù and Himera Archaeological Park[10]
- Le Dune Beach Club (Messina) - 4-star; 90 bungalows; bungalow-style, beachfront, restaurant, bar, pool near Taormina and Aeolian Islands[11]
Sardinia:
- Castelsardo Resort Village (Castelsardo) - 4-star; 132 rooms; pool, restaurant and pizzeria, seaside near Sassari and Alghero.[12]
Future developments:
- Hotel Rossini (Montecatini) - 5-star luxury; Montecatini Spa; planned opening 2027
- Hotel Bellini (Montecatini) - 5-star; Montecatini Spa; planned opening 2027
Kiwi Travel
Kiwi Travel operates as the company's destination management division, providing transfers, excursions, and event management services in Sicily and Sardinia and Campania.[13]The division maintains a fleet of over 50 vehicles.
Leadership
Fouad Hassoun is the founder and president of Kiwi Beach Resorts and Kiwi Travel.[14] Born in Cairo to Lebanese parents, earned a Bachelor of commerce at Cairo University and began his career in tourism at age 19 as a tourist guide.[13] At the age of 25, he co-founded Flash Tour with his brother, which grew to become one of Egypt's leading travel agencies.[5] He moved to Italy in 2005 and established Kiwi Beach Resorts in 2016.[3][13]
Hassoun was interviewed by L'Unione Sarda in 2025 regarding the company's expansion in Sardinia. He stated that the decision to open properties during the COVID-19 pandemic reflected confidence in the future of tourism in the region.[3]
Reception
Customer reviews for Kiwi Beach Resorts properties vary by platform and location. Hotel Club Eloro holds a 4.2 out of 5 rating on Trustpilot based on 36 reviews. Hotel President Sea Palace holds a 7.7 out of 10 on Booking.com. Castelsardo Resort Village holds a 4.2 out of 5 on Trustpilot.
Awards and Recognition
- Corendon Hotel of the Year Award 2023 - Hotel Club Eloro and Hopps Hotel[15]
- Corendon Hotel of the Year Award 2025 - Hotel Club Eloro and Castelsardo Resort Village[16]
- Zoover Gold Award 2025 - Hotel Club Eloro
- CEO Leadership Award (2025) - Fouad Hassoun, for strategic vision and contribution to the Italian hospitality sector[17]
References
- ↑ "KIWI BEACH RESORTS S.R.L., Partita IVA: 01873890899, Fatturato, Dipendenti, PEC". www.ufficiocamerale.it. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- ↑ "La calda estate sarda di Fouad". www.ttgitalia.com (in italiano). Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Castelsardo, l'imprenditore egiziano Fouad Hassoun apre due alberghi e assume 132 locali. VIDEO". L'Unione Sarda.it (in italiano). 2020-06-10. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- ↑ Tellini, Argentino (2020-06-10). "L'imprenditore egiziano che apre due alberghi e assume 132 addetti sardi". L'Unione Sarda.it (in italiano). Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Il ritorno nel tour operating di Fouad Hassoun: lanciato l'operatore digital Top2Go". TravelQuotidiano. 2023-10-23. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- ↑ "Hotel Club Eloro (Noto) – 2021 Updated Prices | Expedia.co.uk". Expedia.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2021-06-15. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- ↑ "Hotel President Sea Palace from $109. Noto Hotel Deals & Reviews". KAYAK. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- ↑ admin (2025-09-29). "Mazara del Vallo, l'Hopps Hotel passa definitivamente al gruppo Kiwi Beach Resorts". Tele8 Web tv (in italiano). Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- ↑ "BAIA D'ORO HOTEL - Prices & Reviews (Licata, Sicily, Italy)". Tripadvisor. Archived from the original on 2026-02-11. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- ↑ "Hotel Dolcestate in Campofelice di Roccella: Reviews, Photos and Prices 2026". www.amimir.com. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- ↑ "Kiwi Travel". www.kiwitravel.it. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- ↑ Sokoli, Megan (2024-09-27). "7 Hidden Gems In Northern Sardinia I Found Through The Locals". TheTravel. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 "Fouad Hassoun: Shaping the Future of Hospitality". Success Business Review. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- ↑ "Fouad: da guida a imprenditore con ottomila dipendenti". Forum FormazioneTurismo.com (in italiano). 2009-03-03. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- ↑ "Winners Corendon Hotel of the Year Award 2023 | Corendon.nl". www.corendon.nl (in Nederlands). Retrieved 2026-06-29.
- ↑ "Winners Corendon Hotel of the Year Award 2025 | Corendon.nl". www.corendon.nl (in Nederlands). Retrieved 2026-06-29.
- ↑ "Most Inspiring Business Leaders Revamping the Future, 2025 – The Entrepreneur Times". Retrieved 2026-06-29.
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