Italy at Hand 2018 Magazine

the most interactive MICE event ever

ITALY AT HAND

MAGAZINE BOLOGNA 2018

What inside Italian expert advices why bologna event programme Business Area Map Italian Exhibitors Who’s making italy at Hand possible?

Host Destination

italyathand.com

Creative Partner

www.conventionbureauitalia.com

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Welcome to italy at hand!

It is a great honour and a real pleasure to welcome you here

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in Bologna for the Convention Buteau Italia’s first autographed

since we began this activity, spurred on by our entusiasm for

Business Area Map

our work and by our love for our country.

Find out all the exhibitors booths

We have worked with ambition and determination to create a

in the Salone del Podestà

valuable opportunity for Italian promotion in the international

at Palazzo Re Enzo.

event, Italy at Hand.

For us at CBItalia this event represents a dream we’ve had ever

Italian expert adviceS

meeting industry. Italy is not only one of the most sought after destinations for leisure tourism but it is

Get inspired throught the event protagonists’ voices.

also an ideal place for great international events which can be staged, thanks to

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Italian Exhibitors Descriptions and contact details of all the exhibitors.

the high quality of the operators who are gathered here and who you can meet for

Who’s making italy at Hand possible?

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Italy at Hand.

Italy at Hand is a new MICE format, original and interactive, which will allow you to reach out and touch all the vitality

Thanks to all the partners involved in the first edition 2018

and potentiality of destination Italy thanks to the union and sinergy of 35 operators

Carlotta Ferrari

President CBItalia

from the highest excellences of the national meeting industry. In fact, with the principal Italian destinations, congress

centres, hotels, hotel chains and the top agencies we will bring together all our resources to show you that the best of Italy is

why bologna

within your reach.

The atmosphere, professionalism and the context you will

Discover the stunning Bologna,

experience during the Italy at Hand event will lead you to the

its unique settings, its innovative

discovery of an unknown, innovative and traditional Italy that

venues, its culture and hospitality.

lays before you its sites, its culture and all of the exquisite made in Italy and brings them within reach. It will offer you a real and authentic Italian experience.

event programme

In the context of this historic and perceptible beauty, we are offering you 3 days of highly qualified business, in a traditional

Read the full 3-day programme.

format but also elaborated in many interactive and fun activities with exceptional partners such as Bologna Convention Bureau, Host Destination for 2018 edition and +39 Italy, creative partner and inventor of the concept Italy at Hand.

I wish you all 3 unforgettable days, immersed in the authentic Italy and I invite you to live it in every facet of its beauty. I know you will all be really entusiastic about the city of Bologna and about the Italian MICE offer and I’m sure you’ll choose Italy as the destination for your next event.

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Gruppo UNA

Italy’s uniqueness relies on its ability to satisfy every type of stay...

Italian Hospitality Collection

We create a genuine connection

Italian cities. Animated by an authentic

between travellers and locals,

passion for traditional Italian cuisine,

celebrating the finest local and

every Cesarina has been carefully

seasonal produce and family

to your well-being, or spoiling yourself with

selected by experts to host gastronomic

recipes handed down through

a tasting session of typical dishes. You can

events in their own homes.

the generations.

Nature, history,

or relaxing purposes. You can discover its

natural spas and the

richness immersed in the enchanting Tuscan

most authentic Italian

landscapes, enjoying a vacation dedicated

passion for hospitality.

Davide Maggi

Nicola Accurso

fashionable Milan, in the coastal idylls of

Head of Sales & Marketing

Sicily, or in the historical urban cities.

Carla Cantarella Director of Conference & Events

King DMC “We open unexpected doors”

Mariapia Mancini Business Development Manager

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CEO

exceptional destinations: in the frenetic and

italian expert advices

Thanks to its network of 600+ home cooks Le Cesarine are available in 120+

...whether it is for cultural, enogastronomic

either relish la dolce vita of some Italy’s most

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le cesarine

We have everyting you need for your unforgettable events.

Come and discover Italy with King DMC,

You will get new glimpses of Italian art and

we’ll take you behind the scenes and show

culture, discover small producers and taste

you the Italian excellences from our side!

their genuine products, travel through history

Italy has a lot to offer off the beaten tracks:

in a funny way and get to know the people

we are passionate about pristine and

and their habits: in a few words we will

charming destinations!

make you feel Italian!

Milan Marriott Hotel & Rome Marriott Park Hotel Milan is fashion, design, finance and also art thanks to its precious

Rome is not only represented

heritage sites, famous architecture

by its masterpieces of art and

and esteemed masterpieces. Capital

breathtaking architecture,

of the Western Roman Empire, Milan

monuments and museums but by its

has developed and expanded its

typical streets and alleyways where

horizons, becoming an economic

one can discover traits of Italian

centre with international allure.

lifestyle, tradition and culture.

Gabriella Di Ubaldo Sales Executive

Hotel Invest Italiana

Sina Hotels

When the street lamps light up

Rome, Milan, Florence and Venice

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are the prime city destinations

territory particularly in relation to

both for business and leisure

Art, Cultural Places, Sea and Food.

and guarantee guests the most

These destinations are designed

comfortable stay where the

to transform each stay in a true

personality of each city transpires

experience. The SINA Hotels are a

from the style of the hotel, the flavors

sort of base from where explore the

of its cuisine and the Spa inside

unique beauty of these regions such

each property. The Resort properties:

as the land of “bel canto” between

Parma, Perugia, Viareggio, Romano

Parma and Viareggio, following on

Canavese and Capri. Stays here

Verdi’s and Puccini’s footsteps, the

are more decentralized and guests

Canavese Gardens and Umbria with

Sofia Calabresi

here look primarily for a closer

its art, antiques and cuisine.

Sales Manager

and the city traffic slowly dies down, a different side of Rome comes to life - one made up of silences and small noises, of sparkling lights and suggestive shadows, of romance and entertainment. Not only a city,

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but also an opportunity, where every hour can be filled up with art, history, culture and food.

Naples is disarming and charming.

connection with the surrounding

The city of contradictions, where colors, sea, sun, architecture and tradition put up a show of life with personal rules.

STARHOTELS Welcome to the world of Starhotels where hospitality goes hand-in-hand with the culture and style of beautiful Italy. From the uniqueness of its natural heritage to the splendor of its art treasures, from the grandeur of its music to the ever surprising ingeniousness expressed in the most diverse fields.

Starhotels interprets these values with passion to offer its guests an exclusive experience in which excellence and the originality of Italian Laura Baroncelli Regional Director of Sales EMEA/APAC/CSI

style are harmonious.

Guendalina Scavia Director of Sales & Marketing

TERRAEVENTS ITALY

There is no other country in the world offering such a variety of destinations and experiences as Italy does for the events industry.

Whatever is the nature of the event you’re planning, our amazing country will undoubtedly provide the perfect scenery for it. In Italy Lorenzo Pignatti President

you can experience a dinner in the Vatican Museums, the thrill of driving a Formula 1 car in Monza racetrack, you can cook side by side with Michelin starred chef or sip some amongst the world’s best wines with the producers families themselves; you can have your very own fashion show in Milan or why not a sailing regatta in Sardinia, a dinner in one of its lighthouses nestled in cliffs with breathtaking views. At TERRAEVENTS ITALY we ensure all these experiences are planned and executed to perfection.

Du Lac et Du Parc Grand ResorT Gabriele Galieni General Manager

The Grand Resort lies at the northern shore of Lake Garda in the picturesque town of Riva del Garda. The natural majesty of Lake

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Garda is mirrored by its historical

Carla Sibilla President

Convention Bureau Genova

The city of Genova,

and cultural diversity. Nearby you

known as “La Superba” and also

Contemporary Art and the Science

known as “the gateway to Europe on

Museum. You can also enjoy a wide

the Mediterranean” always excites at

variety of sporting and outdoor

first sight with its appealing contrasts:

activities like windsurfing, sailing,

from its geographical position

climbing and canyoning courses or

can visit the Museum of Modern and

Elena Balestriero Destination Manager

Eventing Milan Milano Convention Bureau Milan offers the best in terms of food and entertainment.

With its 1200 restaurants, its many

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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa

Da Vinci’s Last Supper, the iconic Duomo

Europlan: a reference point for the biggest European Tour Operators (DMC)

Cathedral, the majestic Sforza Castle are

It focuses on the organisation and the

itineraries, tickets for the plays in the

called “caruggi”. With its abundance

just some of the landmarks of the capital

planning of incentive, business group

Arena di Verona, tours and tastings

of churches, museums, theatres,

of fashion and design. The shopping

travels and it guarantees a reliable

in wineries, tickets for the amusement

palaces, archives and libraries, it is

opportunities from the flagship stores to the

and professional service for every

parks of Lake Garda, lake excursions

truly a city of art: so much that from

vintage flea markets are best way to spend

destination and for every option that

on private motorboats, tickets for liner

July 2006 the “Strade Nuove and

an afternoon after a meeting in one of the

has been chosen by the participants.

traffic on the lakes, entrances to the

the System of the Palazzi dei Rolli”

many venues of the city.

Accommodations, business travel,

botanic gardens and the villas of the

cultural, sports and food&wine

lakes.

between the sea and the mountains

organise a team-building activity or

to the lights and the shadows

wine tasting and treatments at our

enclosed in its most intimate alleys

Armonia Spa.

entered the World Heritage List of the UNESCO.

museums and galleries the city provides an exceptional experience to each visitor. The

Padova Convention Bureau Padua is famous worldwide for its artistic and cultural heritage

Laura Favaretti Director

Marco Giovidelli Director of Sales

it is the city of “affrescos”, the city of Giotto and

Padua is a sustainable destination: the Botanical

Galileo and it has the second oldest University in

Garden recently opened the Biodiversity garden

Italy. It is also a modern city, young and dynamic,

with a special space for meetings

perfect for travelers looking for new experiences,

and events and Prato della Valle is the largest

art, culture, good food and wines.

“green” square in Europe.

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Ramada Plaza Milano Milan, not only fashion and shopping but a modern city with an historical soul

PORTO ANTICO DI GENOVA CENTRO CONGRESSI

Palazzo Matteotti, The Dedica Anthology It’s from the Cathedral that the city’s

experienced Italy’s capital of finance,

A few steps away from the historical downtown area,

design and fashion until you have

and the heart of the new Genoa is

wandered through the Tortona Zone

Porto Antico, a spectacular “square”

during the Fuorisalone, or visited Via

on the Mediterranean Sea.

Montenapoleone and Via della Spiga

A city inside the city, where you

to admire the fashion houses. Milan

can have fun, work, meet people.

main streets branch off but to discover the city’s hidden treasures, you need

Alberto Cappato

to get lost. You can’t really say you’ve

is a city thriving with attractions and architectural works of great artistic interest that have become emblems

General Manager

Valentina di Bari M.I.C.E. Sales Manager

of the noble and prestigious city, such

It is an extraordinary location, a spectacular backdrop enhancing every experience, a unique urban setting venue for events.

as the spectacular St. Mary of Grace

the churches and buildings. Palazzo

housing Da Vinci’s Last Supper. The

Reale, the Pac, the Triennale and the

Scala Theatre, a temple of music, the

Prada Foundation host all the most

Sforza Castle, the Brera Art Gallery,

important international exhibitions.

ideal for big events and congresses.

and metropolitan soul: flexible and

3 airports, wide railway lines

versatile thanks to its wide spaces,

for reaching all italian beauties,

a private garden of 3000 sqm, 5

4 subway lines, make Milan a

meeting rooms, the hotel is ready for

modern and efficient city. Ramada

business travellers, meeting attendees

Plaza Milano has just a Milanese

giving a high quality service.

Riva del Garda Congress Centre

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Riva del Garda, with its lush Mediterranean vegetation enjoys a year-round mild climate, thanks to the stunning mountains that shelter it from the northern winds. The town and the

Turismo Torino e Provincia Convention Bureau

surrounding area are characterised

Torino is like an “open air museum�

by castles, museums, historical

with squares and palaces that witness over 20 centuries of history. It has a wide

buildings and natural landscapes

cultural offer with over 40 museums (the most important one is the Museo Egizio,

of unforgettable beauty. The culture

the world’s the oldest museum devoted entirely to ancient Egyptian culture) and

traditions are diverse, due to the

the Royal Residences, inscribed on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.

wide variety of different influences,

Torino and Piedmont region have also an extraordinary food and beverage

especially foreign, over the years:

tradition famous for white truffle, Barolo wine and gianduja chocolate.

this makes the area a welcoming and international destination.

Marcella Gaspardone Marketing and PR Manager

Firenze Convention Bureau - Tuscany Mice

Bologna Convention Bureau

Tuscany is the cradle of Renaissance and it is famous all over the world for its huge artistic and cultural UNESCO

Bologna is the prestigious seat of knowledge

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heritage. However, Tuscany is not only an historical heritage but it also offers unique landscapes and excellent typical food. Florence is in the heart of

boasting the oldest University

Ranked as one of the top EU cities

experience the real essence of Made

in Europe, top quality cultural

in terms of quality of life, with its

in Italy brand: culture, food, music

institutions and world-renowned

unique culinary passion and one of

and motors.

motor production companies such

the best preserved medieval centers,

Its international airport, just 7km

as Ducati, Ferrari, Maserati and

Bologna offers the right atmosphere

away, directly connects Bologna with

Lamborghini.

for the event organizers that want to

more than 100 world cities.

Tuscany Region, centrally located and very easy to reach. For all these reasons, Ilenia Pasi Sales and International Events

the city usually attracts 20% participants more than other destinations during international events.

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Firenze Fiera Congress and exhibition center

Convention Bureau RomE AND Lazio ‌ It has been the city of pilgrimages,

museums, galleries, bookshops, music

the Grand Tour, the Colosseum, the

and venues. In Rome you will never

Florence is famous as being one of the most beautiful and visited art cities in the world...

Vatican. Think of luxury shopping

be bored. The amazing thing is that

... an open-air museum, placed in

increase in both leisure and business

and food to die for. If you need

it is not only history but it is a modern

the UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

tourism. Today Florence is also living

more reasons, it has the allure of

capital city woven onto ancient

Annarita Buracchi

The city is easy to reach and the

a new life as an inspiration for movie

the blend of the very old with the

fabrics and historical sites.

Business Development & Marketing

International airport is only 5 km from

directors because its vibrant historic

the city centre. Florence has become

centre is the perfect set for any type

more popular than ever with an

of event.

Rome is the eternal city...

absolutely modern, it has great Onorio Rebecchini President

Modenatur Incoming Tour Operator & DMC

Food Valley Travel Besides offering travel experiences focused on the art and culture

hotel cenacolo

Modena is home to a wealth of valuable treasures

we have become experts at creating

that are a joy to discover without haste, surprising visitors with a

unforgettable food & wine experiences

magic tapestry of art, gastronomy and cars.

discovering unique typical products. Our

Some keywords and themes of our offers: Modena, Bologna,

flexibility is our strength: we are able to Elena Darchieva Incoming Key Account Manager

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personalize every request and rapidly answer

Francesca Stradi

Parma, Reggio Emilia, Ravenna, Ferrara, Unesco, Pavarotti, Verdi,

Representative

Opera, Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, Ducati, Pagani, test drives,

even “last minute� requests from individual

circuits, Balsamic vinegar, Parmesan Cheese, Prosciutto, cooking

travellers, groups or companies. Since the

classes, opera singing team buildings.

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beginning the main goal has been to develop the territories in which we operate through a conscious, innovative and high quality tourism.

Grand Hotel Cavour florence

Erminia Casadei General Manager

Florence, as we know, is the Cradle of the Renaissance.

But Florence is also Fashion,

Florence is Wine, Oil and Food,

because it is considered Home by

because it is located in the center of

some of the most important maisons

one of the highest quality production

in the world. Florence is also Sport,

areas of world class food and wine,

because it is Home to the Italian

Tuscany. Florence is Hospitality, with

National Soccer Team and the seat

a tradition rooted in the nineteenth

of the most prestigious games of the

century constantly renewed by the

Mario Morello

Italian national Volley and Rugby.

passion and professionalism of the

Sales & Events Manager

Florence is Craftmanship, because

operators.

Why choose Assisi and Umbria for your event?

1. Location: In the hearth of Italy 2. Landascapes: the call of the earth 3. Culture: autentic venue with tradition 4. Discovering: amazing landscape,

6. Feel good: sense of wellness

Parma Incoming

and life quality 7. Close to Rome, Florence and Bologna Why choose Hotel Cenacolo

production area of unique typical

Zibello culatello, Felino salame. The

Assisi as your event venue?

food products, custodian of

historical city centre, intimate and

Because we are: passionate,

the masterpieces of Antelami,

elegant, hosts unique museums and

hospitable, prepared,

Correggio and Parmigianino, is

monuments; beyond the city, the land

professional, reliable

the small Italian capital of music,

is dotted with castles and fortified

food, art and culture: Parmigiano-

mansions offering a landscape both

Reggiano cheese, Parma ham,

intense and evocative.

art cities and cutlure 5. Food: Products of the land

Parma, centre of Northern, land of Giuseppe Verdi and Arturo Toscanini

Claudio Franchini Managing Director

in Florence tradition resists to time.

Reginal Hotels

Filippo Musumeci General Manager

Our Group has recently renovated

that will allow our guests to enjoy

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a relaxing atmosphere without

guestrooms of the Hotel Roma

giving up to experience Rome

Aurelia Antica thanks to a team

and its beauties. Excellent value

of International street artists

for money: tailor made services,

transforming them into real open

great food and a staff always

air museums. Our Hotels are

careful and able to satisfy client

located in very strategic positions

needs.

Rimini Riviera Convention Bureau According to the last New York Times’s selection, Rimini is to be discovered absolutely!

Easy to reach and move around, it’s a vibrant and hospitable city on the Adriatic coast, steeped in over 2,000 years of history and culture. Proud of its traditions but also real laboratory of new trends, Rimini is today a winning congress Stefania Agostini Event & Conference Director

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destination. It boasts an unexpected historical city centre, feeling Federico Fellini’s memories; offers an authentic inland area, praised for its excellent gastronomy, unusual venues and a lot of incentive activities, especially for sport, wellness or motorcycling lovers.

Nino Polito Director of Sales

Sheraton Roma Hotel & Conference Center it has maintained its prominence

fashion. A favored venue across Italy,

smaller areas where a

since opening over 30 years ago.

the hotel has a versatile 5,000m2

maximum of 30 people can

Renowned for their friendliness

conference facility, consisting of

converge at short notice to

and high-end service, the team

30 variably sized meeting rooms,

meet.

at Sheraton Roma delivers an

including a multifunctional ballroom

exceptional experience, in true Italian

hosting up to 2,000 guests, and

Toscana Resort Castelfalfi Welcoming, transparency, natural beauty, modernity, sustainability, wellbeing

Sheraton Parco De Medici Rome Hotel Rome has always been a dream destination in the World The Eternal City, capital of the old Roman Empire and actual capital of Italy. As one of the biggest centers for Art and History in Rossana Corna Sales Manager

the World, it is one of the most inspiring and romantic city which should be visited at least once in the life.

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One of the first hotels to host large, international conferences

these are the assets of Il Castelfalfi,

30 Deluxe Room, 15 Executive

the new five-star hotel inaugurated

Room and 8 Suites, all enriched by

in March 2017. This new structure

warm furniture and natural colors to

offers 120 rooms: 67 Classic Room,

convey the true essence of Tuscany. Il Castelfalfi, beside La Via del Sale – fine dining restaurant that proposes an authentic Italian cuisine prepared by the Executive Chef Francesco Ferretti – offers two elegant bars: the Pool Bar, Il Giglio Blu and Ecrù, the Lobby Bar, perfect to relax tasting classic drinks or special recipes.

Ilaria Socci Group & Events Sales Supervisor

F.A. Travel Dmc

Convention Bureau Napoli

Bring your Event by the emerald sea

With a 2,500-year-old eventful history

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Napoli is a perfect MICE destination

gastronomy, the qualified hospitality

since it boasts one of the worldwide

are the main features of this authentic

most valuable heritage, breathtaking

city where you can do any activity

landscapes and centers of excellence

… except skiing! The International

in education, research, art, science

Airport located 5 km away from

Giovanna Lucherini

and design. The sunny weather

the city center makes easy to

Managing Director

all the year round, the lifestyle, the

#MeetinNaples

Due Lune Resort Golf & Spa Green oasis, dominates

Paradise Resort SPA sardinia

Sardinia: where the emerald

drives, for incentives, for events, for

seas almost seem to be the work

theme nights and so much more. And

of an artist. An ideal location for

then… enjoy an amazing dinner

conferences, meetings and product

on the beach, under the enchanting

launches. Here, cocooned by a

starlit night sky. Charming, Reliable,

mysterious and millennary past, we

Nearby, Exciting, Unforgettable:

will organize your important events.

Destination Sardinia and FA Travel

Sardinia the ideal location for test

D.M.C. are all this and much more.

Andrea Atzeri

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Sicilia Convention & Visitors Bureau

In the charming natural oasis of San Teodoro,

Sicily is a dazzling destination

on the north-eastern coast of Sardinia, the stone architecture

with a fascinating and arguably incomparable

The hinterland is rich in important

of Paradise Resort & Spa is inspired by the brightness and

past with its Greek, Roman, Norman and Spaniard

the North coves, from Capo Coda

archaeological sites - such as the

intense colors of the Mediterranean landscape that surrounds

influences. Traces of a timeless history and culture are

Cavallo up to the Costa Smeralda.

Nuraghic sanctuary of Cabu Abbas,

it. The rooms, mainly on the ground floor, in granite stones

everywhere; in the 7 UNESCO sites, in the monuments,

It is also an ideal starting point for

the Pedres castle, the “tombs of

and coloured ceramics characterize the structures of the

exploring the south of northeast

giants” in Arzachena territory - and

Resort, which is extended between the green of the exclusive

beautiful natural parks.

park and the whitesandy beach with private services.

the beaches, the archipelagos and

coast, from S. Teodoro to the Gulf

Daniela Marino Director of Operations

in the architecture of its towns and villages, even in the countryside, in the way of life, in the flavors of the most richly textured culinary heritages anywhere on earth,

A five-minute walk through the scents and colors of the

and the excellent wines. In this island of contrasts, there

Mediterranean is the right way to reach the “Lu Impostu”

is time to rest without depriving oneself of moments of

Gian Paolo Fumagalli

beach, one of the wonders of the Tavolara Marine Park, the

General Manager

conviviality or frenetic activity.

island that stands out from here on the water, offering an

of Orosei.

Adriana Pintus Sales Director

evocative view and the maximum relax .

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WHY BOLOGNA

HOSPITALITY AND CONVIVIALITY Bologna boasts a unique culinary tradition, but its culinary excellence would only be great food if they were not served with that pride, passion and sincere hospitality which are typical of the city and its inhabitants. A contagious passion

STRATEGIC POSITION AND ACCESSIBILITY

that makes everyone who comes here feel at home.

Bologna enjoys a privileged geographical position and is a natural

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crossroads for Italy and Europe. It is easy to reach by any means of transportation: plane, train and automobile. In the historical city centre you can easily get around on foot, everything is centrally located and the efficient public transportation system allows you to quickly reach the entire city, near and far.

VENUES AND SERVICES Bologna is rich in different types of venues that are both exclusive and strongly integrated in the city fabric. A long experience in the MICE market ensures ease and reliability for organising any kind of event.

CULTURE, HISTORY, EMOTION Home to the oldest university in Europe, Bologna is a city rich in art and culture. The medieval city centre, with 40 km of porticoes, is one of the best preserved in the world and more than 50 museums guard the city’s historical and artistic heritage.

Walking through the old town is an

LEISURE In Bologna every event becomes a complete experience, because of how easy it is to visit of the city and discover firsthand its most emblematic places. There is a wide range of proposals to make your stay unforgettable?

emotional journey full of surprises.

ASSISTANCE The Convention Bureau can “unlock the city doors” to events promoters and organisers, supporting them in every phase of the event: acquisition, design and organisation and execution.

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event programme Morning WELCOME TO BOLOGNA Afternoon VISIT OF THE CITY For buyers only

7.00 pm OPENING NIGHT PALAZZO PEPOLI Museum of the history of Bologna

8.30 am BUSINESS MEETINGS PALAZZO RE ENZO Salone del Podestà

1.00 pm LUNCH PALAZZO RE ENZO Sala Re Enzo

3.00 pm INTERACTIVE & FUN ACTIVITIES 7.30 pm GALA DINNER & award Palazzo Gnudi

9.00 am BUSINESS MEETINGS PALAZZO RE ENZO Salone del Podestà

12.30 pm CLOSING CEREMONY with lunch & guided tour F.I.C.O. EATALY WORLD

3.00 pm transfer to the central station/ airport/post-tours

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TERRAEVENTS ITALY

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Bologna Convention & Visitors Bureau

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RIMINI Riviera convention bureau

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Parma Incoming

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Food Valley Travel

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Modenatur Incoming Tour Operator & DMC

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Convention Bureau Genova PORTO ANTICO DI GENOVA CENTRO CONGRESSI

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PADOVA CONVENTION BUREAU

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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort

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RIVA DEL GARDA CONGRESS CENTRE

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Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort

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Palazzo Matteotti The Dedica Anthology

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TURISMO TORINO E PROVINCIA CONVENTION BUREAU

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Ramada Plaza Milano

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Eventing Milan Milano Convention Bureau

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Gruppo UNA S.p.A

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King DMC

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Milan Marriott Hotel & Rome Marriott Park Hotel

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starhotels

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SINA HOTELS

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Le Cesarine

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Hotel Invest Italiana Srl

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Italian Hospitality Collection

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Due Lune Resort Golf & Spa

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FA TRAVEL DMC

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Paradise Resort & SPA Sardinia

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SICILIA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

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Convention Bureau Napoli

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SHERATON PARCO DE’ MEDICI ROME HOTEL

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Convention Bureau Rome and Lazio

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Sheraton Roma Hotel & Conference Center

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Hotel Cenacolo

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Reginal Hotels

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TOSCANA RESORT CASTELFALFI

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Grand Hotel Cavour Florence

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Bologna Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Convention Bureau Italia

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Bologna Convention Bureau is a network that includes

Convention Bureau Italia is the Official gate to

the most qualified suppliers involved in the events

destination Italia for your events. Many international

industry of Bologna Metropolitan Area, more than

tourists choose Italy as a destination specifically for

70 partners, from congress centres to historical,

the varied tourism initiatives which the country offers.

multifunctional and special venues, meeting hotels,

Thanks to the countless cultural excellences for which

PCOs and services providers - we represent the best

it is renowned, in particular the great museums,

that the destination can offer.

art galleries, music, craftsmanship and above all

Our mission is to support you in planning and realizing

the celebrated and unmistakable local cuisine, Italy

your events in Bologna. With our in-depth knowledge

gives the visitor a unique and unforgettable sensorial

of all the destination possibilities, we represent one

experience which makes it a distinguished world-class

stop point of information providing you with: free

destination. We provide useful information for travelling

advice, full venue finding service, help with finding the

and organizing events in Italy, ensuring full assistance

best suitable solutions and local suppliers, organization

and constant update of the official portal online.

of site inspections, bid assistance, comprehensive

We assist in finding the most suitable locations and

planning toolkit and promotional materials,

venues for events. We support you in connecting with

relationship with local authorities, support for social

local event partners (Local CBs, Venues, PCOs, DMCs,

programs, pre- and post-conference tours and any kind

and Service Providers). We indicate key reasons why

of help you may need.

Contact

Italy should be chosen as event’s destination and

Mladan Mijskelin - International Development Email: mladan@bolognawelcome.it - M: +39 348 2593741

TOBIA SALVADORI - Bureau Manager Email: tobia@conventionbureauitalia.com - M: +39 346 0951608

planning events in Italy acting as impartial advisor.

bolognaconventionbureau.com - bcb@bolognawelcome.it

conventionbureauitalia.com - info@conventionbureauitalia.com

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Convention Bureau genova

Contact paola guccione - Operative Secretariat, Projects & Bids, Marketing & Communication Email: info@cbgenova.it - Ph: +39 010 5761975

cbgenova.it - info@cbgenova.it

Proposing incentive activities in Italy. We help you in We coordinate and organizing site inspections.

Convention Bureau Napoli

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Convention Bureau Genova is the institutional point

Convention Bureau Napoli (CBN) is a private network

of reference for those who want to organize an

of MICE operators who represent the Neapolitan

event in Genova and it is the focal point of the city’s

meeting industry excellence. Our aim is promoting

congress system, always offering high quality services

the city as a destination for conferences, conventions,

and facilities. The Society was founded in 1998 to

incentive and events, as well as offering free and

promote the congress tourism of the city; it offers all

neutral advice for professionals interested in organizing

the services related to the MICE sector, from hotel

a meeting in Napoli.

accommodation to conference rooms, from catering to

CBN works side-by-side with the most important

supporting facilities. Convention Bureau Genova works

hotels, meeting planners and suppliers, transport and

with the aim to make easy the job to all who are

catering companies in order to support every stage of

involved in the organization of events by offering the

your event organization in Napoli. CBN boasts among

following services free of charge:

its partners the main conference centers and some of

preparation and presentation of customized

the most fascinating unconventional venues in the city,

candidatures; selection of conference venues and

from catacombs to historical buildings, museums and

hotel and verification of availability and quotations;

churches. Our team is at your disposal to reply to your

hotel booking service; formulation of cost estimates;

Request for Proposal (RFP) and supports you with site

organization of fam-trips, co-ordination and planning of

inspections, bid-books, promotional materials, contacts

inspection visits in Genova; CBG has signed an exclusive agreement with the City Municipality, which provides a range of benefits for operators who wish to organize their event in Genova.

Contact Giovanna Lucherini - Managing Director Convention Bureau Napoli - European Advisory Council Member MPI Meeting Professionals International - Past President MPI Meeting Professionals International Italia Chapter Email: g.lucherini@cbnapoli.it - Ph: +39 0817 896736 - M: +39 338 7113886

cbnapoli.com - info@cbnapoli.it

with local authorities and Institutions. Whatever your business event needs, use our free-of-charge service to get the most out of Napoli.

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Convention Bureau Rome and Lazio

Due Lune Resort Golf & Spa

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Roma & Lazio Convention Bureau (CBR&L) is a

most beautiful spots of Sardinia.

RESORT GOLF & SPA

The hotel is directly by the seaside, with 65 double

SARDINIA

whole chain of MICE services production: congress

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Due Lune Resort Golf & Spa is located in one of the

partnership between MICE operators, Roma city council, Lazio region council. CBR&L represents the

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rooms overlooking onto the green, flowery meadow,

centres, hotels and hotels chains, PCOs, DMCs,

with air conditioning, TV, telephone, minibar,

incentive houses, service providers and strategic

panoramic restaurant, bar, spa and private beach.

partners. Roma & Lazio Convention Bureau offers

The ideal location to practice sports, the most

advisory services for planning professional events

important of which is golf at the Golf Club Puntaldia

and organize promotional activities geared to attract

(50 mt. away from the Hotel).

meetings in Rome and it’s Lazio territory.

With its 9 hole golf course the Golf Club Puntaldia is

Thanks to the deep knowledge of its destination and

unique in Italy for its spectacular and breathtaking

the strong network of local expertise, CBR&L is the

panoramic view along the shore.

perfect contact if you are looking for a support to get useful information and local expertise, to develop your event project.

Contact

Contact

Monica Conti - Operations Manager Email: monica@cbromaelazio.it - M: +39 377 5523813

Anna Fumagalli - Hotel Manager E-mail: anna@duelune.com - Ph: +39 0784 864075

conventionbureauromaelazio.it - info@cbromaelazio.it

duelune.com - info@duelune.com

Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort

Eventing Milan Milano Convention Bureau

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The Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort offers a unique

Eventing Milan is the convention bureau of Milano.

location for seminars, conferences, congresses,

Born on the initiative of Fiera Milano Congressi, the

business meetings and team building events on the

management company of the MICO Milan Convention

shores of scenic Lake Garda.

Centre, it has asserted its role as the main interlocutor

The Grand Resort has 5 modular salons and meeting

of the Milanese MICE industry. Eventing Milan gathers

rooms, with natural light that provide a fantastic

the players of the meeting industry towards one

setting for small to large-sized gatherings.

mission: make Milano the capital of business tourism.

All our rooms come fully equipped with quality

Since its foundation in 2008 the network has

audiovisual material, and a team of professionals is

significantly grown. Nowadays almost 100 companies

at hand to help you organise an event tailored to suit

contribute to its development. Hotels, venues, DMCs,

your every need. For your incentives, seminars, team

catering companies, AV suppliers, car rentals, etc...

building and other special events, the Grand Resort

put together their efforts to meet and exceed clients’

also offers a host of services and facilities to make

expectations. The team of Eventing Milan takes care

your happening truly successful including: customized

of the clients’ enquiries, manages the relationship

catering, leisure and sports activities, a wellness centre

with existing partners and promote the network

and fitness room, wine tours, visits of historical sites

towards new ones. Moreover thanks to a consolidated

and many more.

partnership with the local institutions such as the Milan

Contact

Contact

Federica Arrigoni - Sales Executive Email: federica.arrigoni@dulacetduparc.com - Ph: +39 0464 566600

Elena Balestriero - Destination Manager Email: info@eventingmilan.it

dulacetduparc.com/it - info@dulacetduparc.com

eventingmilan.it - info@eventingmilan.it

municipality the network takes the responsibility of the promotional strategy of Milano as a MICE destination.

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FA TRAVEL DMC

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in the Sardinian market, playing an important role in

location in the world, in the heart of Florence. An

its positioning in the international arena as incoming

exclusive area, a group of three venues located next to

specialist in Sardinia for meetings, incentives,

each other to satisfy every need:

conferences and events of all kinds.

- A masterpiece of Renaissance architecture, the

Our goal? Forge unforgettable emotions.

Fortezza da Basso has an overall surface of over

Whether it is an event for an individual or for a

80,000 sqm, of which 55,000 are roofed, combining

company, the FA Travel DMC and Event Production

perfectly restored historic locations (the Monumental

department, thanks to its professionalism, flexibility

Area or the Polveriera) and modern pavilions such as

and reliability, is able to ensure a complete success.

the Spadolini and the Cavaniglia.

In the beautiful setting offered by Sardinia, including

- Palazzo dei Congressi hosted in Villa Vittoria, a

villas, luxury hotels or prestigious locations, your

historical 19th-century villa, combines ancient and

event will be remembered by all as perfect and

finely furnished halls and modern, functional premises

unforgettable. We organize unforgettable excursions

such as the beautiful Auditorium, which can host up to

and gala dinners for you. From off-road raids to

1,000 people.

the magic of a day on a sailboat. From the typical

- Palazzo degli Affari is a flexible and multifunctional

Sardinian dinner to the Gala in historical locations.

venue, structured on 5 levels, with an overall capacity

FRANCESCO PIRAS - Event Productions & Mice Development E-mail: Francesco.piras@fatravel.it - Ph: +39 349 7550173

partners. 1 is our next challenge: You.

year, 7 Offices, 40.000 guest every year, 150 hotel

events-in-sardinia.com - dmc@fatravel.it

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of 1,800 people.

Annarita Buracchi - Business Development & Marketing Email: buracchi@firenzefiera.it - Ph: +39 055 4973243

event: conventions and meetings, training courses, music

Our venues are ideal locations to organise any type of events, shows, corporate parties and gala dinners.

firenzefiera.it/en/ - info@firenzefiera.it

Firenze Convention Bureau Tuscany Mice

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Firenze Fiera Congress & Exhibition Center is a unique

Our numbers? 22 People in our staff, 60 Events every

ILENIA PASI - Sales and International Events - Destination Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau Email: i.pasi@conventionbureau.it - Ph: +39 055 2988135 - M: +39 339 4878120

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For more than forty years Fa Travel has been present

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Firenze Fiera Congress & Exhibition Center

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Food Valley Travel

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Operating since 1995, Destination Florence

Food Valley Travel & Leisure is the Incoming Tour

Convention and Visitors Bureau is the official

Operator & Destination Management Company for

destination promoter, whose aim is to promote

Parma, Emilia-Romagna and Italy. The Company was

Florence as an ideal city for hosting international

founded in 2004 and has its headquarter in Parma,

events and congresses.

considered the “Capital of the Italian Food Valley�.

The aim of the M.I.C.E. division, called Firenze

Our extensive knowledge of the territories where we

Convention Bureau, is to increase quantity, quality and

operate has given us the necessary experience to

importance of events and conferences to be held in the

select the very best locations and suppliers in order to

city, finding and suggesting the best services and rates

be able to offer the highest level of services.

thanks to the support of more than 300 partners.

We are able to select and offer to our clients: Hotels,

Tuscany MICE is the new project of Destination

Farm Holidays, B&B, Castles and Relais de Charme

Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau and it has

together with the best ground services such as:

been developed by Toscana Promozione Turistica.

authorized multi-language speaking guides, hostesses,

This official partnership allows the promotion of

food & cultural tours, tasting sessions, hands-on

the main destinations in Tuscany which are perfect

cooking classes.

for MICE tourism and it renews the branch of the

Our M.I.C.E. department is capable of organizing

Meeting Industry in Tuscany. Thanks to this new role,

unique team building activities focused on gastronomy

Destination Florence CVB draws on its know-how in order to foster all the benefits that Tuscany can offer to host conferences and business events.

Contact

and on cars (vintage cars and sport cars), cooking

Elena Darchieva - Incoming Key Account Manager Email: elena.darchieva@foodvalleytravel.com - Ph: +39 0521 798515

locations for gala dinners, congresses and meetings.

foodvalleytravel.com - info@foodvalleytravel.com

classes, incentives, selections of unconventional

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Grand Hotel Cavour Florence

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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa RESORT

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The Grand Hotel Cavour in Florence is located a stone’s

At Hotel Cæsius Thermæ & Spa Resort striving for

throw from the Duomo and the iconic Ponte Vecchio,

excellence is a constant practice. The hotel is located

in the heart of the City. From the windows of its 100

in front of Lake Garda (only 25 km from Verona

newly renovated rooms, characterized by a colorful

downtown and more than 1 hour from Venice city

and intense contemporary style that contrasts with

centre), surrounded by 5 swimming pools and a huge

the untouched original structure dating back to 1300,

garden of 40.000 smq.

guests admire surprising views of the major Florentine

The hotel features three restaurants, a wine bar, two

architectural masterpieces. On the sixth floor of the

bars, a well- equipped Wellness Center, an exclusive

hotel, the Rooftop Bar ‘Divina Terrazza’, with a

Beauty Farm, a Thermal Centre, an important

chic and relaxed atmosphere, is a place from which

Ayurvedic Medicine Center, which is one of the most

guests can enjoy an uninterrupted breathtaking view

complete throughout the country, and a fantastic multi-

of the city. The Cavour Event Department is a small

functional Congress Center.

project management office efficiently satisfying, if not

The Caesius Congress Center is situated in a dedicated

anticipating, all customers’ needs: the response times

hotel wing. An entire floor is dedicated to MICE

are fast and the solutions are always enriched with

events offering 7 rooms for conferences, meetings,

tips that make the purpose of every event as easy as

trainings, team building, seminars, congresses and

possible to achieve, being it a training goal, a team

ceremonies. A venue with experienced technicians,

building, or a successful launch of a product.

Contact

latest technology, underground parking for 200 cars, a

Mario Morello - Sales & Events Manager Email: mario.morello@albergocavour.it

Fabio Turrini - Sales Mice Manager Email: salescaesius@europlan.it - Ph: +39 045 7219746 - M: +39 337 1677089

the arrival of participants as easy as possible.

albergocavour.com - eventi@albergocavour.it

caesiuscongresscenter.com - congresscaesius@europlan.it

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Gruppo UNA S.p.A

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large outdoor car park and transfer services to render

Hotel cenacolo

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Gruppo UNA is the largest hotel chain in Italy,

The atmosphere at the Hotel Cenacolo is a world

the prestigious result of the merger of two major

apart, made of simple and precious things, as the

hospitality groups – Atahotels and UNA Hotels and

Franciscan hospitality. 111 rooms, modern and

Resorts. Available in 22 destinations and 10 regions,

comfortable with wireless fiber Internet.

with more than 5000 rooms in 40 structures, Gruppo

Not only hospitality, but also to the ability to provide

UNA’s profound sense of hospitality and strong link

spaces for ideas and innovative solutions for a venue

with the territory are its main driving forces. Thanks to

with a modern conference centre for meetings,

its wide portfolio of Hotels, Resorts and Aparthotels, it

incentives, conferences, fashion shows, product

ensures a strong positioning in the Smart, Upper and

presentations and team building.

Upper Upscale segments of the Italian market.

4 meeting rooms with the latest technologies up

The philosophy of the chain is to offer a unique

to 300 people, large foyer and exhibition spaces.

experience, whether it is a stay on a business or

Welcome and customization for perfect event with

leisure trip. Rooted in its past, the group celebrates

great attention to details.

the unique history and culture of its locations, while

Our food & beverage service brand Assapora, with a

ensuring its guests a true experience of Italy, both

range of customizable menu, from the Umbrian to

modern and eternal. Choosing Gruppo UNA, you will

Italian international cuisine, through a careful search of

be sure to enjoy an unforgettable taste of Italy’s

fresh and genuine products and the expert touch of our

welcoming, elegant lifestyle

Contact

Andrea Leoni - Sales Manager Email: a.leoni@gruppouna.it - Ph: +39 051 4166786 - M: +39 329 8893959

Erminia Casadei - General Manager E-mail: direzione@hotelcenacolo.com - M: +39 348 8830186

gruppouna.it - sales@gruppouna.it

hotelcenacolo.com - info@hotelcenacolo.com

chef. Catering services in ancient venues.

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Hotel Invest Italiana Srl

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Leading DMC, a company present on the tourism field

industry, Hotel Invest Italiana Srl owns and manages

since 1992. 26 years in the industry, 90 employees,

3 hotels in Rome and Naples affiliated to the

large & dynamic, own offices in Rome and Milan.

InterContinental Hotels Group.

Covering the entire Italian territory as well as most

Hotel Indigo Rome–St. George is a 5 star luxury

European destinations, for great combo events.

boutique hotel in the heart of Rome offering 64 rooms

MICE & Events, Luxury Travel, Leisure, Sport Events,

and 1 meeting room for 10 people. The restaurant

Weddings, FIT and much more!

reflects the culinary Roman tradition and during

MICE & EVENTS • Event design & Meeting

summer moves up to the top floor, for a 360° view of

management; • Congress organization & Corporate

the Eternal City. Crowne Plaza Rome-St Peter’s, close

events; • Accommodation & Logistic;

to the Vatican City, offers 308 rooms and 13 meeting

• Private venues & After hours private viewings;

rooms up to 600 people. Wellness centre, shuttle bus

• Conference venues for all sized events;

to/from FCO airport and city centre and free parking

• Themed activities and tours.

complete the services on offer.

LEISURE • Major cities of art, history and culture.

Holiday Inn Naples is a strategically located 4 star

FIT • Taste & temptations: private mansions open

hotel which offers 323 rooms and 9 meeting rooms

the doors just for you; • Selection of ultimate luxury

with natural daylight. The restaurant combines

retreats; • High-end services; • Luxury concierge;

Neapolitan tradition with the latest culinary trends.

Giulia Cammarata - Sales Executive Email: cammarata@hotel-invest.com - Ph: +39 06 6642162 M: +39 335 6736252

railway station are available complimentary.

24hrs mini-gym and scheduled shuttle bus to/from

hotel-invest.com - info@hotel-invest.com

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• Wellness & Nature SPA.

Mariapia Mancini - New Business Developer Email: mariapia@kingdmc.com - Ph: +39 06 36210236

6 languages spoken: English, Italian, French, German,

Skilled and dynamic staff with long-term experience.

kingdmc.com - kingdmc@kingdmc.com

Spanish and Portuguese.

Over a hundred events and meetings every year.

Le Cesarine

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Inspired by our culture of generosity and crafted by

Le Cesarine is Italy’s first network of certified home

an unrivalled sense of uniqueness, Italian Hospitality

cooks coordinated at a national level by a dedicated

Collection is a breath-taking portfolio of hotels, resorts

staff. The Cesarine organize private and tailor- made

and spas. Each moment embraces our culture of

events such as lunches, dinners, show cooking

hospitality, and has been designed with devotion and

and team building activities in their own homes.

commitment to deliver an experience of individuality

Our special bundles combine also our gastronomic

and exclusivity. With stunning properties in Tuscany,

experiences with local market and producers visits.

Sardinia and soon Italian Alps, our destinations offer

In addition, Le Cesarine are available for catering in

our guests the perfect blend of business and leisure.

exclusive locations all over Italy where we can manage

We can host up to 900 people in Sardinia and up to

small and large groups.

100 people in each Tuscan hotel. From the turquoise gems of Chia Laguna in Sardinia, to the timeless beauty of Fonteverde, the 18th century frescoes of Bagni di Pisa and the exquisite landscapes of Grotta Giusti in Tuscany, and the elegant splendour of Le Massif in Courmayeur, at the very foot of Mont Blanc, at Italian Hospitality Collection you will discover the

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Italian Hospitality Collection

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most charming places and experiences on Earth. Grand Opening: Le Massif, Courmayeur, December 2018.

Contact

Carla Cantarella - Director of Conference & Events Email: carla.cantarella@ihchotels.it - M: +39 333 3491028

Sara Di Lena - Business Development Director Email: sara.dilena@cesarine.it - M: +39 348 3106038

italianhospitalitycollection.com - mice@ihchotels.it

cesarine.it - info@cesarine.it

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Milan Marriott Hotel & Rome Marriott Park Hotel

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PADOVA CONVENTION BUREAU

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The Milan Marriott Hotel greets travellers with

Padova Convention Bureau successfully support

traditional elegance and a modern sense of style.

those interested in organizing meeting and

321 refined rooms and suites offer all the comforts

events in the territory, facilitating the contacts

of home. La Brasserie de Milan, our signature

with conference centers, historic villas of charm,

hotel restaurant, serves a taste of Italy and the

multi-functional and innovative spaces, boutique

Mediterranean. Featuring 25,000 square feet of

hotels and prestigious hotel chains, agencies and

flawless event space and free Wi-Fi in the hotel lobby,

specialized service companies.

our city centre venue is perfect for Milan business and

Padua, the city of innovation, hosts over 7

social events of nearly any size.

thousand major events every year and it offers

Enjoy an exceptional stay at the Rome Marriott Park

unique solutions for your events and conferences.

Hotel, one of the largest hotels near Rome airport,

365 days of initiatives that fit perfectly your

located just 11 km from Fiumicino International

events: exhibitions, theaters, concerts, Padua is a

Airport and 14 km from the city center. A short shuttle

city with great history, that looks to the future.

bus ride will take you downtown. Our hotel is ideal

Located right in the center of Veneto region, in

for corporate meetings or elegant weddings thanks

the North-East of Italy, Padova is easily accessible

to our amazing 40 meeting rooms and full-service

from all Italian cities and major international

resort amenities including spa, wellness centre

destinations. It has a modern and efficient

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and outdoor swimming pool. All 601 rooms boast

Gabriella Di Ubaldo - Sales Executive Email: Gabriella.Di.Ubaldo@marriotthotels.com - Ph: +39 02 48524159 - M: +39 334 6551419

soundproof windows and handcrafted furniture.

luxurious Marriott Revive bedding, marble bathrooms,

milanmarriotthotel.com - romemarriottpark.com

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train station with fast train connections from

Laura Favaretti - Director Email: laura.f@padovaconvention.it - Ph: +39 049 8201394

international airports nearby: 40 km from Venice,

main Italian and international cities, it has four

padovaconvention.it - info@padovaconvention.it

Modenatur Incoming Tour Operator & DMC

60 km from Treviso, 90 km from Verona, 100 km from Bologna.

Palazzo Matteotti The Dedica Anthology

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Since 1998 we are an incoming Tour Operator

The Dedica Anthology is a new brand in luxury

and DMC, with a rich network of reliable suppliers

hôtellerie, born out of the passionate belief that

in Modena area and in the whole region Emilia

travelling should be a presence, not an absence. It is

Romagna. We propose scenic itineraries integrating

a collective of places where people want to be – and

art, music, food&wine, motors and nature.

return. Underpinned by values of authenticity, curiosity

Our approach is to design each program as unique,

and open-mindedness, The Dedica Anthology is a

based on your expectations, goals and client

vibrant part of a city, an upbeat blend of details and

characteristics.

rituals and a charming storyteller, powered by people

We are specialized in tours and activities related to the

with a mastery of hospitality and a human touch.

“Motorvalley” and we are the official booking center

In many ways a symbol of how we live today, Palazzo

for Maserati and Pagani factory tours.

Matteotti is stylish, contemporary and convenient – always with a welcome and a programme of daily rituals that feel warm, familiar and personal. Step out into Corso Matteotti and you’ll discover a city bursting with culture, fashion and fun. We’ll help to curate your time, so that you get to see and do more of what you really love doing – including spending some downtime

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in our luxurious spa. Staying here, in the heart of

Francesca Stradi - Representative Email: francesca.stradi@modenatur.it

Valentina di Bari - M.I.C.E. Sales Manager Email: valentina.dibari@dahotels.com - M: +39 348 2330319

a visitor, and more like one of the family.

modenatur.it - events@modenatur.it

dahotels.com/palazzo-matteotti-milano/it - eventi@dahotels.com

Italy’s fashion and finance capital, you’ll feel less like

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Paradise Resort & SPA Sardinia

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The resort - Opened in 2012, Paradise Resort & SPA

The conference division of Porto Antico di Genova

is located on the north east coast of Sardinia, near

S.p.A., operates the Magazzini del Cotone conference

San Teodoro, immersed in a natural oasis, surrounded

facility (Cotton Warehouses) with 13 modular

by the typical green of the Mediterranean nature,

rooms with 20 different setup, the ideal location for

gently drifting towards the lovely beach of Lu Impostu

conferences, exhibitions, shows and cultural events.

with white sand, known for its turquoise and shallow

The Auditorium seats up to 1,480 people and can

waters of the sea.

be divided into two identical conference rooms: the

Rooms - Featuring modern and elegant decor, the 111

Maestrale and Grecale each seating 740.

rooms and suites at the Resort are distinguished by

The versatile meeting rooms offer a wide range of

size and location, all offering a terrace or veranda.

seating capacities (260, 170, 140, 120, 100, 30

The various rooms are Villa Suite, Junior Suite, Deluxe,

seats) and the vast exhibition space (over 8500

Superior and Classic: all equipped with flat screen

sqm) is easily adaptable to the most diverse set up

TV LCD with national and international channels,

requirements. The surrounding areas are available for

USB, minibar, telephone, safe, hairdryer and air

outdoor collateral activities.

conditioning. Bathrooms are equipped with courtesy

The Conference Centre, fitted with the most advanced

set and bathrobe.

audio and video equipment combines state-of-the-art technological solutions and the charm of the historical building restored to functionality by Renzo Piano’s

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Adriana Pintus - Director of Sales Email: direzione@paradiseresortsardegna.com - Ph: +39 0784 1908000

Lucia NArdi - Project Manager Email: lnardi@portoantico.it - Ph: +39 010 2485626

paradiseresortsardegna.com - mice@paradiseresortsardegna.com

centrocongressigenova.it - centrocongressi@portoantico.it

Parma Incoming 3E6EB5

redevelopment project.

Ramada Plaza Milano

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Parma Incoming, specialised tour operator in the

Ramada Plaza Milano: business and relax at your

incoming on the territory of Parma and its province,

fingertips. Walking distance from Metro Station, 2 km

works in strict collaboration with the structures

from Railway Central Station and 4 km from Duomo,

of the MICE sector and offers an all-accomplished

the hotel has 166 spacious rooms and 96 apartments

collaboration for those who want to organize an event

with small kitchen. For your conference and events,

on our territory.

5 meeting rooms up to 300 delegates, AV fully

Parma Incoming is a “DMC” that organises

equipped and a Videowall 3m x 4m – plenary room

congresses, meetings, incentives from 50 up to 2500

is connected to a stylish wide Foyer, ideal for coffee

people, managing services, leisure and tourist activities

break and exhibition area. On top floor we’re glad to

that make your event unique and unforgettable.

show you our roof lounge, an exclusive space with a panoramic view and a wide green terrace, ideal for meeting, lunch or cocktail up to 80 pax.

Ramada Plaza Milano is surrounded by a private green area of 3000 sqm for relaxing or drinking a cocktail in Chiringuito Bar or swimming in Ramada Pool, or, you can regenerate your body and your mind in our Wellness and Fitness Centre.

Contact

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Our services are completed by 2 restaurants, Decanter

Mauro Graziano - MICE Dept.

Email: m.graziano@parmaincoming.it - Ph: +39 0521 298883

Marco Giovidelli - Director of Sales Email: sales@ramadaplazamilano.it - M: +39 347 5262102

indoor and outdoor.

parmaincomingtravel.com - info@parmaincoming.it

ramadaplazamilano.it - info@ramadaplazamilano.it

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The Reginal Group represents two 4 stars hotels in

Facing directly out over Lake Garda in Northern Italy,

Rome. The Hotel Roma Aurelia Antica with 280 guest

the Riva del Garda Congress Centre is a modern,

rooms and a magnificent Convention Centre with 16

functional conference centre, and the single point of

meeting rooms and a big exhibition area ideal for

reference for all meeting services in the area.

many kind of events. Our Hotel is located 10 min.

The Riva del Garda Congress Centre is not only a

from the Metro, 20 min. from the airport (FCO) and

certified “Eco Friendly Venue,” but it also boasts the

15 min. from the Vatican, with a service of shuttle

latest innovative technological and digital solutions.

bus dedicated. Among its facilities, the Hotel provides

With 6 modular rooms, ranging from 30 to 250 seats,

a fully equipped gym with terrace, an outdoor pool,

plus a 900 seat plenary room with a breath-taking

different dining space with international and regional

view across the lake, a 4,700mq multi-functional area

cuisine. Our Convention Center can totally host up to

and surrounding lakeside gardens, every type of event

1.600 pax and 700 pax in our ballroom.

is possible at the Riva del Garda Congress Centre.

The Hotel Capannelle Appia Antica provides 250

The congress centre can take care of hotel bookings,

guest rooms and it is located between two of the

transfers from/to the airports, gala dinners in

most ancient natural parks of Rome: the Park of

exclusive locations, cultural trips and excursions in the

the Aqueducts and of the Ancient Appia. Close to

surrounding area.

the Ciampino Airport, the Hotel is easily connected

Contact

to the Metro thanks to our shuttle bus service. The

Laura Nicolosi - Head of Sales Email: commerciale@reginalhotels.com - M: +39 331 1590251

guests and up to 200 pax in the main room. A very

Convention Center can totally host more than 300

hotelcapannelle.com - romaureliantica.com

functional foyer area is perfect for cocktail receptions and exhibitions.

RIMINI Riviera convention bureau

Contact Stefania Rosa - Congress Sales Manager Email: s.rosa@rivafc.it - Ph: +39 0464 570101

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Rimini Riviera Convention Bureau (CBRR) is the Event

Sheraton Parco de’ Medici Rome Hotel is the perfect

& Conference Division of Italian Exhibition Group,

location for meetings, coffee breaks and business

a modern and global exhibition player that provides

lunches, with its large and bright meeting rooms

a full range of professional high-added-value

overlooking the swimming pools or the green of

services and an advanced and visionary marketing

the golf course. 815 rooms in different categories.

organization. It’s Italy’s most important exhibition

3 conference centers for a total of about 5000

& convention provider with locations positioned in

sq.mt. can host single events with up to 600

strategic areas for the Italian economy. CBRR has

people. Restaurants & Bars are based on a fresh and

been promoting Rimini since 1994, provides free

modern Mediterranean and Italian cuisine using local

assistance and an all-inclusive customised support to

ingredients for menus and banquets. Its vast outdoor

event planners about all the facilities and high quality

and indoor spaces, as well as its strategic location,

services in Rimini with the aim of assisting clients from

near by the international airports Fiumicino and

the bidding process to the personalised planning of the

Ciampino, the city Center, the congress area of the

spaces and selection of the best professional service

EUR (Nuvola) district and the New Roman Trade Fair,

suppliers. CBRR also manages the Palacongressi

make it the perfect place for any kind of event.

di Rimini, awarded as Best Italian Congress Centre Location 2016 and 2017.

Contact

It is one of Italy’s most versatile, elegant, green-

Lara Sandre - International Business Development Executive Email: sandre@riminiconvention.it - Ph: +39 0541 711492

4,700-seat plenary hall and 11,000 sq.m of space for

riminiconvention.it - info@riminiconvention.it

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oriented and avant-garde venues, with 39 rooms, a expo areas. Thanks to its multifunctionality, it can host events of various sizes and types, such as association conferences and spectacular corporate conventions.

Contact Rossana Corna - Sales Manager Email: rossana.corna@sheratonparco.com - M: +39 335 5458606

sheratonparcodemedici.com - sheratonparco@sheratonparco.com

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Sina Hotels is an Italian private group offering 11

evolution in the heart of Rome’s business district.

luxury properties. It prides itself on warm, personal

Open in March 1983 as the first Sheraton Hotel in

and professional service, tasteful guest room

Italy, the hotel gained much recognition throughout

accommodations with all amenities and excellent

the years, including being voted Best Business Hotel

regional cuisine – in short, the true Italian “la dolce

in Italy by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler and

vita.” Sina Hotels’ collection includes: Sina Villa

ranked among TOP meeting hotels in Europe by

Matilde a noble villa in the countryside near Turin ;

CVENT in 2015-2017. Today, thanks to an ambitious

Sina De La Ville and Sina The Gray right in the centre

renovation project the Sheraton Roma presents its new

of Milan; Sina Palazzo Sant’Angelo and Sina Centurion

look, which has improved its already high standards of

Palace in Venice both on the Grand Canal; Sina Maria

group and individual hospitality for both business and

Luigia in Parma the cradle of Italian cuisine; Sina

pleasure trips. The hotel is located in the monumental

Villa Medici in Florence, with garden and swimming

EUR neighborhood, between the historic center and

pool; Sina Astor in Viareggio on the Tyrrhenian

Fiumicino Airport.

Coast; Sina Brufani in the medieval town of Perugia;

The shuttle service operates on a prefixed schedule

Sina Bernini Bristol in the centre of Rome and the

connecting the hotel to/from the city center (near

recently acquired Sina Flora in Capri overlooking

Piazza Venezia) and to/from Fiumicino airport and has

the famous “Faraglioni” rocks. Each hotel has an

been redesigned to offer an exclusive wine/gastronomic

Alessandra Borghetti - Sales Specialist Email: alessandra.borghetti@sheratonrome.com - M: +39 337 1323944

Europa and EATALY Food Court.

and shopping experience with dedicated stops to Viale

sheratonrome.com - salessheratonroma@sheratonrome.com

Contact

excellent restaurant, fully equipped meeting facilities

SOFIA CALABRESI - Sales Manager Email: sofia.calabresi@sinahotels.com - M: +39 360 1052008

incentives as per the many attractions and suggestions

and wellness centres. All destinations are ideal for for post-congress.

sinahotels.com - sinahotels@sinahotels.com

STARHOTELS

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Sicily Convention Bureau is the best starting point

Starhotels is the family-owned Italian Hospitality Group

for anyone wanting to organise an event in Sicily.

leader in the upscale and upper upscale & luxury

Collaborating with SCB means having immediate and

market segments with 29 hotels located in the heart

transparent access to all the island’s novelties, the

of Italy, London, Paris and New York.

new openings, the best offers. Our services are free for

As ambassador of high-end Italian lifestyle and

agencies and their clients. As Convention Bureau, we

hospitality excellence, Starhotels offers an outstanding

assist you during all phases of the organizing process:

service that will exceed guests’ expectations.

from the suggestion on the best hotels and venues

Travellers can choose the hotel that best fits their

for the event or social programmes to support for site

needs, selecting between our two brands: Starhotels

inspection visits. Why fly a long way when you have

Collezione - city icons with strong heritage and

a corner of paradise just a two-hour flight from home?

personality, for memorable experiences,Starhotels

4 international airports, connecting Sicily to all over

Premium - hotels with a distinctive style and

the world, and more than 50 linked countries, make it

welcoming service in the heart of the most beautiful

easy to come to the country. A multipurpose congress

Italian cities.

centre with a plenary room with 1200 seats and over 100 hotels with meeting facilities that can host from 200 up to 900 delegates provide the right solution for

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The Sheraton Roma, a true urban oasis, in a constant

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everyone. A professional supply chain on site makes the organisation of your events quite easy.

Contact

Daniela Marino - Director of Operations Email: daniela.marino@siciliaconvention.com - M: +39 348 3661577

Laura Baroncelli - Regional Director of Sales - EMEA/APAC/CSI Email: l.baroncelli@starhotels.it - Ph: +39 055 3692232 - M: +39 335 7112134

siciliaconvention.com - info@siciliaconvention.com

starhotels.com - sales@starhotels.com

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planning and management for a complete range

your partner to arrange events in Torino and its

of corporate events, product launches, meetings,

province by referring you to the most qualified

seminars, conferences, roadshows, incentives and

operators. With a professional, experienced staff,

more. Exceptional service, creativity, and our premier

the Convention Bureau offers the following services

network of partners and venues enable us to deliver

free of charge:

you the most memorable corporate events possible.

• Preparation and presentation of customised

With offices in Milan, Florence, Rome and Venice, we

candidatures

cover Italy like no other can.

• Selection of conference venues and verification

We have evolved from bare bone logistics

of availability

management to full content events and incentives

• Formulation of cost estimates

organizers and not only excel in the operational

• Organisation of familiarisation trips and

execution of event logistics but have further developed

inspection visits

in house creative and graphic departments that

• Support in promoting events

allow us to provide in a timely and effective way

• Co-ordination with local authorities

all the needs of a truly integrated event. Our local

• Tourist information desks at conference venues

teams guarantee a sound professional knowledge of

New 2018: in addition to the services and the

Gaia Terrazzi - Director of Sales & Marketing Email: gaia.terrazzi@terraevents.com - M: +39 342 8486113

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Montaione between Florence and Volterra, the Castelfalfi Estate has always been a natural paradise, rich in tradition. Toscana Resort Castelfalfi is a medieval village – that has not forgotten its Etruscan origins – carefully restored to maintain its original character and to welcome guests looking for an authentic Tuscan experience. It has played a leading role in nearly one thousand years of history, but in the 1960s it began to suffer population decline which lasted for decades and only ended in 2007 when it was given a new life. The main actor behind the renaissance of Castelfalfi is TUI AG, one of the biggest tour operators in Europe, which decided to buy the property and breathe new life into an area that covers more than 1,100 hectares divided into vineyards, olive groves, forests, lakes and a hunting reserve.

castelfalfi.com - info@castelfalfi.it

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facilitations given from the bidding process to the

LILIA CASANOVA - Corporate Event Officer Email: l.casanova@turismotorino.org - Ph: +39 011 8185075

Convention Bureau offers a special subvention for

convention.turismotorino.org - convention@turismotorino.org

In the heart of Tuscany, in the Municipality of

ILARIA SOCCI - Group & Events Sales Supervisor Email: ilaria.socci@castelfalfi.it - M: +39 331 6377687

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Turismo Torino e Provincia Convention Bureau is

enthusiasm for each and every project we undertake.

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their destinations, creativity, dedication and genuine

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welcoming of the participants during the event, the bidding events with the aim of encouraging the selection of Torino.

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