Tropea utilizes Chef Francesco Mazzei as global brand ambassador

Chef Francesco Mazzei has been recognized as a global ambassador for Tropea, a city in Calabria, Italy. His international culinary presence, including features in Corriere della Sera, is being utilized as part of a strategic territorial marketing initiative to promote the region's identity and tourism.

Mazzei has a long-standing connection to the city, having participated in events such as the Tropea Cipolla Party and La Tropea Experience – Festival della Cipolla Rossa. He is also a founder of the Confraternita della Cipolla Rossa di Tropea and has worked to promote the Tropea Calabria IGP Red Onion.

Tropea Mayor Giovanni Macrì stated that granting honorary citizenship to prominent figures like Mazzei is intended to build a network of ambassadors capable of bringing the city’s reputation to diverse international audiences.