Meet The Founder: Private Italy, Precision And Personalisation

Meet The Founder

Private Italy, Precision And Personalisation

A founder interview on private Italy, precision, personalisation and the culture of detail behind journeys made to measure.

OHH! ITALY Journal · Founder Interview

Nicolò Rigato, Founder and CEO of OHH! ITALY
Nicolò Rigato · Founder & CEO, OHH! ITALY
Origin

OHH! ITALY was founded in 2018 with a precise idea: Italy should not be offered as a catalogue, but composed around the person who is travelling.

Luxury begins with listening. The place matters, but the measure of the guest matters more: rhythm, privacy, occasion, expectations, taste and the kind of memories a journey should leave behind.

Passion

It is from a love of travel, and from a deep attraction to unique destinations, that OHH! ITALY has been shaped with passion.

The project was born from the desire to reveal places with character, to connect guests with the right people, and to transform each journey into something personal, crafted and deeply connected to Italy.

Neapolitan tailor hands marking linen for a bespoke suit

The Bespoke Method

Like Linen Cut In A Neapolitan Atelier

In Naples, a linen suit begins before the first cut. A tailor observes posture, proportion, movement and climate. The fabric is selected, basted, corrected and softened until it feels natural on the person who will wear it.

OHH! ITALY works with the same logic. A journey is measured around the client and refined through conversation: access, timing, logistics, atmosphere and the right local relationships.

The result should never feel assembled. It should feel made for one person, with the precision of craft and the warmth of Italian hospitality.

Why did you create OHH! ITALY?

I wanted to offer a more personal way to experience Italy, and to give value and precise answers to requests that move beyond the original tracks of standard travel. Many guests already know the famous names, but what changes everything is how a journey is composed: the pace, the people, the transitions, the small decisions that make a day feel natural rather than programmed.

What does luxury mean to you today?

Luxury is total personalisation. It is not a label placed on an itinerary. It is a process, very close to tailoring: listening, measuring, choosing the right fabric of experiences and making adjustments until the journey feels as if it could only belong to that guest.

Who is OHH! ITALY designed for?

For couples, families, entrepreneurs and private offices who value time, privacy, beauty and reliability. They are not looking for a standard route. They want Italy translated into their own rhythm, with the right level of access and the right feeling of care.

What makes an Italian journey truly personal?

The harmony between desire and timing. A journey becomes personal when nothing feels forced: the right table, the right guide, the right arrival, the right pause. Italy gives extraordinary material; our work is to cut and shape it with coherence.

What is one detail guests rarely see, but always feel?

Coordination. Behind a calm experience there are calls, checks, relationships and decisions. Guests may not see that structure, but they feel the absence of friction. That is where service becomes invisible in the best sense.

Where is OHH! ITALY going next?

Building a private Italian ecosystem where hospitality, culture, logistics and trusted relationships become one seamless experience. The destination is Italy. The product is belonging: a private world people never want to leave.

“A journey should be made to measure: cut around the guest, refined through detail and natural in the way it is lived.”

Torna in alto

Practical Questions

Before we begin

A private OHH! ITALY journey starts with a conversation, then becomes a precise proposal shaped around dates, rhythm, privacy needs and the level of support you prefer.

How do I request a private journey?

Share your dates, preferred destinations, interests, travel style and any special requirements. Our concierge team will translate that first exchange into a tailored proposal.

What can be included?

Accommodation, private transfers, guides, restaurants, museum access, villas, water charters, wine tastings, activities, concierge support and travel information can all be coordinated around one itinerary.

Can I request VIP concierge support?

Yes. Upon request, we provide personalized support before and during the journey for guests who require privacy, flexibility, fast coordination and dedicated assistance.

How does payment work?

Once the itinerary has been refined and approved, payment can be completed by secure Stripe link or bank transfer. Each step is coordinated clearly and discreetly.