Heritance Aarah, Sporting Vacanze and Bigtours Travel Service Bologna renew their partnership with Bologna FC 1909
Heritance Aarah Maldives, Sporting Vacanze and Bigtours Travel Service Bologna are proud to announce the renewal of their official partnership with Bologna Football Club 1909 for the 2025/2026 season.
Following the success of last year’s collaboration, the three partners reaffirm their commitment to building a bridge between the worlds of luxury travel and professional sport, combining the passion of Italian football with the beauty and sophistication of the Maldives.
As the first Maldivian resort ever to partner with a Serie A club, Heritance Aarah continues to strengthen its bond with one of Italy’s most historic and ambitious teams — today a proud contender on the European stage.
Susith Jayawickrama, Managing Director of Aitken Spence Hotels & Resorts, commented:
“This renewed partnership with Bologna FC 1909 represents our continued dedication to building meaningful connections between Heritance Hotels and Resorts and international communities that share our values of passion, teamwork and excellence. Together with Sporting Vacanze and Bigtours, we look forward to bringing the spirit of Heritance Aarah to an even wider Italian audience and celebrating the synergy between world-class hospitality and world-class sport.”
As a leading Italian tour operator in the premium segment, Sporting Vacanze will continue to promote Heritance Aarah as an iconic resort in the Maldives, through the development of joint marketing campaigns, integrated communication projects, and the creation of exclusive travel packages dedicated to Bologna FC fans and partners.
Andrea Vannucci, General Manager of Sporting Vacanze — the exclusive representative of Heritance Aarah in Italy — added:
“We are delighted to renew our collaboration with Bologna FC 1909. Our partnership is founded on shared values: passion, authenticity and commitment. Heritance Aarah perfectly embodies the essence of Maldivian hospitality, and together with Bigtours we aim to offer Bologna fans and Italian travellers unforgettable experiences.”
Bigtours Travel Service Bologna, the official travel agency of Bologna FC 1909, reconfirms its strategic role in the initiative, further strengthening the link between the club, the city and the passion for travel.
Larry Artruda, Owner of Bigtours, and Marina Moroni, Travel Manager of Bologna FC for Bigtours, commented:
“We are thrilled to continue this journey alongside such an outstanding brand as Heritance Aarah. This partnership brings together two worlds — football and travel — united by the same energy, emotions and desire to inspire.”
Christoph Winterling, Chief Revenues Officer of Bologna FC 1909, concluded:
“Heritance Aarah is an exceptional resort where sport, well-being and fine dining come together harmoniously. We are proud to renew our collaboration with them, Sporting Vacanze and Bigtours to continue creating unique experiences for our fans and partners.”
Throughout the season, the partnership will be showcased at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium, featuring co-branded marketing activations, fan events and exclusive digital content designed to bring the magic of Maldivian luxury to Bologna’s passionate supporters.
This collaboration stands as a symbol of how sport and travel can merge into one powerful emotional experience, celebrating excellence in both worlds — the enduring spirit of Bologna FC 1909 and the refined elegance of Heritance Aarah Maldives, empowered by the creativity and vision of Sporting Vacanze and Bigtours Travel Service Bologna.