Do Not Disturb
2025

Media

November 2026 - BORGO EGNAZIA, ITALY

PACKAGES

WELCOME

Congratulations, we’re delighted that you’ll be joining us for the fifth edition of Do Not Disturb! We’re looking forward to redefining private travel with you and sharing this unique marketplace together at the exquisite Borgo Egnazia.

Welcome to Do Not Disturb 2025

To the dreamers of Private Travel… welcome.

Do Not Disturb isn’t just an event. It’s a moment suspended in time – where the boundaries between business and belonging merge annually, to create a space for private travel’s most influential minds to gather.

Now in our fifth edition, Do Not Disturb continues to celebrate everything that sets our by-invitation-only guest list apart: unadulterated access to a private travel guild dedicated to reimagining luxury at the highest level.

And everyone invited to attend – from private islands, private residences to private yacht specialists – represents a rarified world where the best of private travel converge to unlock luxury.

Borgo Egnazia, our home for the week, is an incomparable setting that exemplifies the values of true luxury – Space, Seclusion and Sustainability.

So, take your time and look through your guide for all the information you’ll need to meet us in Puglia in November! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us directly.

Ryan Wallace,
Managing Director and Co-founder

KEY DATES

Now	Book your flights and apply for your visa (if required)
Now	Download your appointment diary (Phase 3)
10 November	Arrive in Puglia
14 November	Depart Puglia

PRE & POST TOURS

Looking to deepen your Do Not Disturb experience. Explore hosted stays and curated activities offered by our community across Europe and beyond. These tours invite you to spend unhurried time with handpicked properties, discover their craft in situ, and build the kind of relationships that shape future stories and bookings. The Tours Portal will remain open through 2026, giving contracted delegates ongoing access as new offers are added. Spaces are limited, so we recommend securing your place now.

Eligibility note: Offers are subject to availability and at the exhibitor’s discretion. Participation is limited to registered attendees of Do Not Disturb 2025.

VIEW THE TOURS

AGENDA

MONDAY	10 NOVEMBER



14:00	DND Badge Collection Starts
15:00	Hotel Check-in Opens
18:00	Welcome Drinks & Opening Dinner



TUESDAY	11 NOVEMBER



06:30	Coffee is Served
07:00	Morning Activities: yoga, cycle, tennis, hike/walk, padel
07:00	Breakfast Opens
08:00	Sunrise Discussion
09:00	Appointments Start
10:00	Coffee Break
10:20	Appointments
11:30	Lunch Excursion
14:30	Appointments
15:30	Coffee Break
15:50	Appointments
16:50	Coffee Break
17:50	Appointments
18:10	Last Appointment Ends
19:00 - 20:00	Cocktail Reception with Aldo Melpignano \| Borgo Egnazia
19:45	Dinner at Borgo Egnazia: "Among the Clouds"


WEDNESDAY	12 NOVEMBER



06:30	Coffee is Served
07:00	Exploring the Regenerative organic gardens of Borgo Egnazia. Join the PR Team and agronomist, Angelo Giordano, for a morning walk through the regenerative gardens of Borgo Egnazia. Angelo will guide you through the project of recovering and preserving ancient seeds, explaining the full seed cycle, the principles of regenerative organic agriculture, and how these practices sustain biodiversity and enrich the culinary experience at Borgo.
07:00	Breakfast Opens
08:00	Sunrise Discussion
09:00	Appointments Start
10:00	Coffee Break
10:20	Appointments
11:30	Lunch Excursion
15:50	Appointments
16:50	Coffee Break
17:10	Appointments
18:10	Last Appointment Ends
19:45	Dinner at Borgo Egnazia
22:30	Afterparty at Cala Masciola Beach Club: "Sea of Dreams"



THURSDAY	13 NOVEMBER



06:30	Coffee is Served
07:00	Breakfast Opens
07:00	Morning Activities: yoga, cycle, tennis, hike/walk, padel
08:00	Sunrise Discussion
09:00	Appointments Start
10:00	Coffee Break
10:20	Appointments
11:30	Lunch Excursion
15:50	Appointments
16:50	Coffee Break
17:10	Appointments
18:10	Last Appointment Ends
19:45	Closing Gala Dinner: "Circus of the Dreamers"


FRIDAY	14 NOVEMBER



06:00	Check-out & Departures Begin
07:00	Breakfast Starts
11:00	Check-out of Hotel

MEETINGS

Do Not Disturb’s online appointment system allows you to pre-arrange up to 39 of the most business-effective meetings, each lasting 20 minutes, with the leading exhibitors and buyers in private travel. Here’s how it works:

PHASE 1: BUILD YOUR PROFILE

This information will be made available to Exhibitors when they select their appointment preferences in Phase 2 (see below), so make sure your profile stands out from the crowd.

Please ensure that you only input information for the company you have been invited to represent and the people that will be representing your company at the show.

PHASE 2: APPOINTMENT PREFERENCES
29 SEPTEMBER – 13 OCTOBER 2025

This is where you will have access to key information on the Exhibitors attending the show and is where you will be able to select 50 preferences based on those Exhibitors you most want to meet with.

NEXT: WE DO THE MATCHMAKING
14 OCTOBER – 21 OCTOBER 2025

Once Phase 2 closes, we run a matching algorithm to generate appointments.

PHASE 3: ONLINE DIARY OPENS
22 OCTOBER 2025

You will be sent your online diary where you’ll be able to see those appointments that resulted from our matching algorithm and where you’ll be able to request meetings in any empty slots with Exhibitors who are also available in those time slots.

Be sure to keep logging in during this phase to accept/decline any requests. If you have any queries or issues with your diary, please contact the team as soon as possible for assistance.

MISSED MEETINGS

IMPORTANT: Do Not Disturb takes the issue of missed meetings very seriously, whether by Exhibitors, Buyers or Press. Unless you are able to provide a sufficient and relevant explanation for your absence, missing even one meeting may compromise your and your company’s ability to participate in Do Not Disturb or in any This is Beyond event in the future. All missed appointments are recorded and monitored tightly – we ask that you report every missed appointment via the Event App. Click on the meeting you would like to report, and select “Mark as No Show”. Alternatively, please email us at donotdisturb@thisisbeyond.com.

VENUE

Situated far down in the heel of Italy in picturesque Puglia, a region known for it’s rustic villages, secluded beaches and fabulous cuisine, is the award-winning, architectural masterpiece of Borgo Egnazia. This hidden sanctuary of luxury paired with cobbled streets, lavish architecture and authentic charm offers the Do Not Disturb community a totally self-contained and super exclusive environment.

FULL ADDRESS

Borgo Egnazia

Strada Comunale Egnazia

Savelletri di Fasano

Puglia, Italy 72015

Map of Italy with Borgo Egnazia position specified

Packing List

Borgo Egnazia, Puglia | 10–14 November 2025
Theme: Dream by Design.

This year’s experience blends semi-formal meetings with outdoor adventures, elegant dinners, and time under the Apulian sun. Pack smart, travel light, and be ready for every moment.

Business & Appointments

Smart-casual or semi-formal attire for meetings (think chic yet comfortable)
Light blazers or linen jackets for daytime appointments
Breathable shirts or blouses – neutral tones work best in the southern Italian sun
Smart trousers, skirts, or tailored dresses
Comfortable flats, loafers, block heels or dress shoes for walking between meeting spaces
Optional: a scarf, light sweater, or wrap for cooler mornings and indoor air-conditioning

Outdoor Morning Activities and Lunch Excursions think walking and cycling, vintage car driving, exploring caves and vineyards etc

(Please note: no high heels for these sessions)

Comfortable walking shoes or trainers
Casual resort wear for morning experiences and local excursions
Lightweight trousers (or shorts for tennis / padel)
Sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat for protection during morning activities, car journeys, and outdoor lunches
A small daypack or crossbody bag for essentials
Light jacket or windbreaker for early mornings and seaside breezes

Evenings, & Special Occasions

Welcome Reception – “Where Dreams Begin”: cocktail or semi-formal attire
Dinner “Among the Clouds”: Find outfit inspiration here
Wednesday Lunch: a red accessory (ladies – a dress or skirt is fine for this lunch excursion
Dine-Around Evening: stylish casual or smart resort wear. This will be followed by an After Party at the Beach Club, which is indoors.
Closing Gala – “Circus of the Dreamers”: Find outfit inspiration here (flat or block-heeled shoes or wedges recommended for this venue)

While heels may pair beautifully with eveningwear, the cobblestone paths and charming streets of Puglia can be tricky to navigate in them. We recommend packing a pair of elegant flats, wedges or block heels to keep you comfortable and graceful when the occasion calls for exploring or standing a little longer. Pack a shawl or light jacket for evening temperatures.

🧴 Essentials & Extras

Sunscreen and lip balm
Refillable water bottle
Sunglasses (a must!)
Hat or cap
Swimwear (for spa or pool time)
Light sleepwear
Chargers, adapters (Type F / European plug)
Business cards or digital contact QR
Travel documents and ID

Packing Tips

Layers are key — mornings and evenings can be cool, afternoons warm.
Puglia’s stone paths and coastal settings call for flat, sturdy footwear.
Keep it effortless: think understated elegance with Mediterranean ease.

TRAVEL

FLIGHTS

We strongly suggest you book your flights to Italy as soon as possible.

AIRPORTS

Bari (tel. 080.5835204) 55km distance, about 45 min by car.

Brindisi (tel. 0831.411711) 50km distance, about 30 min by car.

BY CAR

Borgo Egnazia has provided private airport transfers for the media. Please provide your flight details once you have them to ensure a seamless arrival and departure.

If you are travelling by car; from the motorway SS16 Bari-Brindisi take the exit Savelletri/ Stazione di Fasano. After 2km, follow the yellow signs pointing to Borgo Egnazia and San Domenico Golf.

BY TRAIN

The nearest railway station is at Fasano, about 5km away from Borgo Egnazia on the route Lecce-Bari-Roma-Bologna.

VISA

Participants are responsible for all their own travel arrangements, including securing any visas necessary to enter Italy.

If you require a visa letter, please contact donotdisturb@thisisbeyond.com as soon as possible.

IMPORTANT: Neither Do Not Disturb nor its agents shall be required to assist the participant in obtaining any documents necessary for entry into Italy, including visa and visa letters. It is the sole responsibility of the participant to check if they can be granted a visa by the relevant authorities; to check that they allow sufficient lead-time to receive the visa, and to check that their passport has sufficient validity time and enough stamp-free pages to receive the visa.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

We recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusion and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake in Italy.

ACCOMMODATION

Your participation fee includes four nights’ accommodation from Monday 10 November (check in from 16:00) until Friday 14 November (check out at 11:00).

All participants will stay in their selected accommodation options either in a shared “Cassettas” or hotel rooms at Borgo Egnazia or at Masseria San Domenico (LHW) – which is a 10 minute drive or 18 minute bicycle ride from Borgo Egnazia. Transfers will be available throughout the week.

Please notify us of any dietary requirements as soon as possible, email donotdisturb@thisisbeyond.com.

EXTENDING YOUR STAY

If you’d like to arrive before the official start date (10 November) or stay a couple of days after the show ends (14 November), please reach out to Eliza Bailey.

Travel

FLIGHTS

We suggest you book your flights to Italy as soon as possible.

AIRPORTS

Bari (tel. 080.5835204) 55km distance, about 45 min by car.

Brindisi (tel. 0831.411711) 50km distance, about 30 min by car.

BY CAR

Borgo Egnazia has provided private airport transfers for the media. Please provide your flight details once you have them to ensure a seamless arrival and departure.

If you are travelling by car; from the motorway SS16 Bari-Brindisi take the exit Savelletri/ Stazione di Fasano. After 2km, follow the yellow signs pointing to Borgo Egnazia and San Domenico Golf.

BY TRAIN

The nearest railway station is at Fasano, about 5km away from Borgo Egnazia on the route Lecce-Bari-Roma-Bologna.

VISA

Participants are responsible for all their own travel arrangements, including securing any visas necessary to enter Italy.

If you require a visa letter, please contact donotdisturb@thisisbeyond.com as soon as possible.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

AT THE SHOW

WHAT TO WEAR

Italy in November can be cool with a little rain, although often sunny days, evenings can be cooler dropping as low as 5°C this autumnal season.

All participants are encouraged to dress in Business Casual. There will be off-site lunch excursions where you will need comfortable flat shoes, sunglasses and maybe a hat (In true This is Beyond style these will remain a surprise).

There will also be daily Morning Activities including Yoga, Cycle, Hike, Tennis and Padel, so please bring active wear if you plan to participate in these.

EVENING DRESS CODES

Monday, 10 November

Welcome Reception at Borgo Egnazia
Where Dreams Begin
No dress code. The first evening is a kaleidoscope of culture, cuisine and celebration along the cobblestoned streets of Piazza del Borgo. It is outdoors, so bring a warm layer and wear flat shoes.

Tuesday, 11 November

Dinner at Borgo Egnazia
Among the Clouds
Enter the dreamscape. Think refined and ethereal, as if walking through clouds. Palette: white, cream, nude, blush pink, baby blue. Choose fluid silhouettes, soft textures, subtle shimmer and clean lines. Elegant, effortless, weightless.

Wednesday, 12 November

Dinner at Borgo Egnazia & Afterparty at Cala Masciola Beach Club
Sea of Dreams
No dress code. Dinner is indoors at Borgo Egnazia, followed by an epic afterparty at Cala Masciola Beach Club under cover. A favourite night of the week, so dress to enjoy every moment.

Thursday, 13 November

Closing Gala Dinner
Circus of the Dreamers
Step into velvet drapes, starry lights and playful glamour. Think ringmaster poise with high wire shimmer. Palette: black, ivory, deep red, gold, silver and jewel-toned accents. Tailored statements, sleek metallics and polished details.

Need ideas?
Explore outfit inspiration here!

WIFI

WiFi will be provided free of charge throughout the venue.

SMOKING

No smoking is permitted inside at Borgo Egnazia. Please exit the building to smoke.

PLEASE NOTE

All valuable documents and personal items should be left in the safe of your hotel room from check-in. It is your responsibility to make sure that your valuables are safe at all times for the duration of your stay at Borgo Egnazia. Do Not Disturb accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to personal belongings.