The lapping of the sea and the echo of the mountains. A series of prestigious events are on the calendar to promote the luxury of Timone Yachts and the elegance of Madonna di Campiglio.
Beauty, allure and magnificenceIs there anything as different, and yet equally as similar, as the mountains and the sea? Beauty, allure and magnificence. Both evoke the same sense of wonder and admiration. Both demand deference to the sheer power of Nature. Both can alternate between tranquil refuge and raging storms, but they are also an irresistible call to all who strive to push themselves to the limit. Luigi Gambelli is a man of the sea. Born on the Italian coastline, in Senigallia (Ancona), it is here, in 1984, that he began his life’s work, founding Timone Yachts, a successful yacht dealer and exclusive dealer of prestigious brands such as Azimut and Benetti for Northeastern Italy, San Marino, Austria and Germany since 1992.
All who love beauty, elegance and sophistication can appreciate equally the allure of a cruise on board a high-tech, luxury yacht and the elegance and “mountain chic” of a stay in Madonna di Campiglio.
Something for connoisseurs, you might sayAnd for yachts, Luigi Gambelli is a true connoisseur, born out of passion even before becoming his life’s work in which, for over 30 years, he has been satisfying, interpreting and often anticipating the desires of all who seek the thrill of the sea in the lap of luxury. In the end, his customers become more like friends, because the selection of a yacht goes beyond the vessel itself, and the relationship that arises from the sale calls for a healthy dose of loyalty and is destined to last for years in most cases.
The Secret of Such SuccessEven through the heights of the crisis, when longstanding customers were more interested in selling their vessels than buying new ones, Timone was able to see beyond and to explore markets where the recession was less of a burden, such as China, Singapore, Turkey and the Balearics. “We sought out new markets and new (partners). We opened ourselves up to new experiences and different contexts,” says Gambelli, “looking to the future and working hard to achieve greater structure. For us, the crisis was an opportunity for growth.”
The ability to understand the needs and preferences of the customer, in a world in which we look for both luxury and simplicity, took care of the rest. To date, they have sold more than 1,000 vessels, but what is the secret to so much success? “Being courageous,” Gambelli says with confidence. “Being pioneers, but always with a bit of caution.” Just like any sailor worth his salt, or any good mountaineer, should do.
