All 'Hotel Splendide Royal in Lugano A charity dinner was held, combining hospitality, participation, and fundraising for ASLASI, the Swiss-Italian Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association. The initiative raised 37.000 francs, which will be used to establish a Swiss ALS registry, a database designed to improve knowledge of the disease and treatment prospects for patients in Ticino.
The event attracted approximately 150 guests and represented a meeting point between the hotel, healthcare, and civil society sectors, with the stated goal of transforming a convivial evening into concrete support for research.
The project and support for ALS research
The funds raised during the evening will be used to create a national registry dedicated to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. This is considered a strategic tool for collecting clinical data and improving patient care, particularly in the Canton of Ticino.
During the evening, ASLASI President Michela Pedersini and Dr. Paolo Ripellino, head of neurology at the Neurocenter of Italian Switzerland, illustrated the scientific and human value of the project, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between institutions and private entities to support research.
The role of the Naldi family and the Splendide Royal
The initiative was promoted by the Naldi family, owners of the Naldi Collection, which also includes the Splendide Royal in Lugano. The stated goal was to give shape to a charitable project rooted in a corporate vision that places the human dimension of relationships at the center.
In his speech, Roberto Naldi highlighted how the hotel industry is seen not only as a business venture, but as an environment in which the family dimension plays a central role, especially in times of shared difficulty.
The testimony of Giuseppe Rossi
A particularly significant moment of the evening was the speech by Giuseppe Rossi, director of the Splendide Royal until 2024, who shared a personal testimony related to his experience.
Her contribution gave the evening a more direct and personal tone, inviting those present to view the event not only as a fundraising opportunity, but also as a moment of awareness and support for those living with the disease.
An initiative combining hospitality and social responsibility
For the Splendide Royal, this was the first charity event of this magnitude organized directly by the hotel. The evening combined culinary delights with charitable contributions from guests, sponsors, and hotel staff.
The combined investment has enabled the company to achieve significant financial results and strengthen the link between the hospitality sector and socially impactful initiatives in Ticino.
A shared thanks
At the end of the event, the Naldi family and the management of the Hotel Splendide Royal expressed their gratitude to all participants, emphasizing the value of collaboration between guests, organizers, and supporters.
The evening of June 23, 2026, thus concluded with a concrete result for ASLASI and a sign of the potential for continuity between private initiatives and support for medical research in the area.
