The Team
Who We Are
Andrea Biasca-Caroni
Founder & Owner
Andrea Biasca-Caroni was born in Locarno, Switzerland, in 1971. Since 1999 he has been director of the Hotel Ascona which has belonged to the Biasca-Caroni family for three generations. In 2014 he became Presidential Agent of the Swiss Theosophical Society. For more than a decade he has presided over the organisation of international cultural events.
In 2008, together with his wife Greta, he founded an interior architecture firm.
In December 2016 the couple bought the house that had belonged to Luigi Pericle (1916–2001) in Ascona, as their home, and discovered thousands of works of art. In 2019, Andrea and Greta founded the non-profit association Archivio Luigi Pericle, of which he is president. In 2022, he edited the book Luigi Pericle: The Rediscovered Master, published by Nino Aragno.
António Ahrens Teixeira
Co - Owner & Manager
António was born in Lisbon, Portugal. He is a dedicated professional in tourism management with a strong foundation in key subjects such as tradition and culture, hospitality industry, marketing, and hospitality services which were gained throughout his studies in International Hospitality Management.
António's passion for travel and overall wonder for the hospitality industry has driven him to live in Switzerland to be able to persue his projects.
He is eager to apply his knowledge, skills, and passion to strengthen the relationship in between tradition, culture and hospitality.
