Meet Peppe

Operations Manager

Peppe Mannella

Operations Manager

Peppe, Cherrye’s favorite Calabrian, was born and reared in Catanzaro but has also called Paris, Bologna, and southeast Texas home. He earned his MBA from the Università degli Studi Magna Graecia in Catanzaro and is fluent in English, Italian, French, and Spanish. After working in Park Operations at Disneyland Paris, where he and Cherrye met, he went on to establish a B&B in his family’s ancestral home.

As Reservations Manager, Peppe oversees the booking process, ensuring every client’s journey is perfectly tailored to their preferences. He handles everything from securing accommodations and coordinating transportation to reserving exclusive experiences, leaving no detail overlooked. His talent for building strong relationships with local vendors and partners allows him to cut through red tape and find “the person who can say yes.” A meticulous planner, Peppe is known for confirming (and reconfirming) every booking to guarantee smooth, hassle-free travel. A proud Catanzarese, his favorite dish is morzello—a spicy tripe stew served on pitta bread.

Favorite Calabrian Experience: Savoring the peaceful beaches of the Ionian Sea at sunrise, “before the teenagers wake up.”

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