Ospitalita' Italiana VIII Edition (2017-2018)

VIII Edition - 2017/2018 ‘The Launch of Ospitalità Italiana’ Vertigo TOO at Banyan Tree Hotel August 24, 2017 at 6.30pm

AWARDED BY

IDENTITY HERITAGE TRADITION -足足2 -足足

Italian Hospitality – Italian Restaurants in the World

1. WHAT IS OSPITALITÀ ITALIANA? It is a worldwide project which aims to certify Authentic Italian Restaurants abroad following the strict requirements set by the Italian Institute for Research in Tourism (IS.NA.R.T.) 1997: Beginning of the project in Italy 2009: The project is extended worldwide 2010: First edition launched in Thailand 2017: Launch of the VIII Edition in Thailand

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ISNART, the Italian National Tourism Research Institute, in collaboration with Unioncamere and 85 Italian Chambers of Commerce abroad are realizing and promoting the Ospitalita’ Italiana project.

ISNART also carries out studies and publications about tourism, offering different services, conferences, seminars and debates within tourists.

ISNART APP MOBILE The 10Q Ospitalita’ Italiana helps you to browse: - More than 6,500 hospitality facilities in 88 Italian provinces.

- More than 2,000 authentic Italian Restaurants in 54 countries.

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2. MILESTONES August 24th, 2017 Launch of Ospitalita’ Italiana + Presentation of Italian Fine Dining in Thailand 2017

September 2017 to February 2018 TICC: Check & Restaurants Evaluation in Thailand

March to May 2018 ISNART (Italy): Elaboration & Data Processing

June to July 2018 Award Ceremonies & Press Release

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10 REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN THE GOLDEN TRADEMARK: 1. Identity and Italy Distinctiveness 2. Reception 3. ‘Mise en Place’ 4. Kitchen 5. Menu 6. Gourmet Offer 7. Wine List 8. Extra Virgin Olive 9. Experience and Competence 10. PDO and PGI Products -­­6 -­­

3. SPECIAL FOCUS

To aware customers about ‘Italian Sounding’ products that are not Authentic Italian.

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The Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners The I.C.I.F. since 1991, has been promoting Italian cuisine, culture and technology around the world through their professional training courses. www.icif.com

Located in Costigliole d’Asti (CU), Italy -­­8 -­­

4. PREVIOUS EVENT: OSPITALITÀ ITALIANA - VII Edition PAST MEDIA PARTNERS:

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OSPITALITÀ ITALIANA VII EDITION

Award Ceremony in Bangkok (12 July 2016) Awarded Restaurants: 1. Chef Corrado’s Kitchen (Sattahip) 2. Da Mario (Hua Hin) 3. Favola (Bangkok) 4. Galleria Milano (Bangkok) 5. Il Fumo (Bangkok) 6. Pizza & The City (Bangkok) 7. Prosecco (Bangkok) 8. Rosso di Sera (Bangkok) 9. The Loop (Bangkok) 10. Volti (Bangkok) 11. Rossovivo (Phuket) -­­10 -

5. ITALIAN FINE DINING IN THAILAND 2017 It is with great pride that the Thai Italian Chamber of Commerce announces this first Edition of Italian Fine Dining in Thailand 2017.

The aim of this publication is to promote and collect the excellences of the Authentic Italian Cuisine here in Thailand, providing awareness about Italian cuisine, ingredients and restaurants.

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6. PAST EVENT: THE LAUNCH OF ‘OSPITALITA’ ITALIANA’ & PRESENTATION OF ‘ITALIAN FINE DINING IN THAILAND 2017’

August 24, 2017 Vertigo Too, Banyan Tree in Bangkok -­­12 -

Thank you! www.thaitch.org