THE GUIDE
2024
Media
11 - 15 November 2024 - BORGO EGNAZIA, ITALY
The Guide
WELCOME
Congratulations, we’re delighted that you’ll be joining us for the fourth 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.
To assist you, we’ve prepared this guide with all the information you’ll need to meet us in Puglia next month!
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us directly.
KEY DATES
Now | Book your flights and apply for your visa (if required) |
Now | Notify us of any dietary requirements |
Now | Book a Pre and/or Post Tour |
25 September - 14 October | Select your appointment preferences (Phase 2) |
28 October | Download your appointment diary (Phase 3) |
11 November | Arrive in Puglia |
15 November | Depart Puglia |
PRE & POST TOURS
Would you like to extend your trip and participate in a Pre or Post Tour with one of the extraordinary Do Not Disturb 2024 exhibitors?
The Do Not Disturb community offers some of the most immersive high-end travel experiences around. Ahead of the event in November, we’ve compiled a series of Pre & Post Tours available exclusively for confirmed Do Not Disturb 2024 attendees.
Take a look at the offers below and reach out to the exhibitor directly to book your tour at a very favourable rate. Don’t forget to quote ‘Do Not Disturb 2024’.
AGENDA
MONDAY | 11 NOVEMBER |
14:00 | DND Badge Collection Starts |
16:00 | Hotel Check-in Opens |
18:00 | Welcome Drinks & Opening Dinner |
TUESDAY | 12 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 |
15:30 | Appointments |
16:30 | Coffee Break |
16:50 | Appointments |
17:50 | Last Appointment Ends |
19:30 | Dinner |
WEDNESDAY | 13 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 |
15:30 | Appointments |
16:30 | Coffee Break |
16:50 | Appointments |
17:50 | Last Appointment Ends |
19:30 | Dinner |
22:00 | After Party |
THURSDAY | 14 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 |
15:30 | Appointments |
16:30 | Coffee Break |
16:50 | Appointments |
17:50 | Last Appointment Ends |
20:00 | Dinner & Closing Party |
FRIDAY | 15 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 36 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
25 SEPTEMBER – 14 OCTOBER 2024
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 76 preferences based on those Exhibitors you most want to meet with.
NEXT: WE DO THE MATCHMAKING
15 OCTOBER – 27 OCTOBER 2024
Once Phase 2 closes, we run a matching algorithm to generate appointments.
PHASE 3: ONLINE DIARY OPENS
28 OCTOBER 2024
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
Strada Comunale Egnazia
Savelletri di Fasano
Puglia, Italy 72015
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 by completing this form 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 11 November (check in from 16:00) until Friday 15 November (check out at 11:00).
All participants will be staying in 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 (11 November) or stay a couple of days after the show ends (15 November), please reach out to Eliza Bailey.
6. Travel OLD
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 before 20 September 2024.
IMPORTANT: Neither Do Not Disturb nor its agents shall be required to assist the participant to obtain 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.
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.
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.
MEET THE TEAM
SERGE DIVE
CEO & Founder
RYAN WALLACE
Director & Co-founder
ryan@thisisbeyond.com
ELIZA BAILEY
Press Manager
eliza@baileyconcept.com
KATHY BRÜGGEMANN
Head of Sales and Partnerships
kathy@thisisbeyond.com
ROBIN HENDRICKSE
Senior Sales Executive
robin@thisisbeyond.com
XAVIER DANGEREUX
Sales Support Executive
xavier@thisisbeyond.com
MARY-KATE HENDRIKS
Head of Buyer Programme
mary-kate@thisisbeyond.com
AARON TYNAN
Senior Buyer Programme Executive
aaron@thisisbeyond.com
LILY SAYRE
Buyer Programme Coordinator
lily@thisisbeyond.com
DIANNE BUSSELL
Head of Marketing
dianne@thisisbeyond.com
MELISA HARVEY
Marketing Executive
melisa@thisisbeyond.com
WADZANAYI NHAMO
Executive Assistant
wadzanayi@thisisbeyond.com
ASIPHE MASUMPA
Financial Assistant
asiphe@thisisbeyond.com
EVENT ORGANISER
HEADLINE PARTNER
OFFICIAL PARTNER
EVENT VENUE
LOCAL EXPERIENCE PARTNER