Italian Expert Advice

Italy is the place to go, the sea to swim into, the sun to feel, the food to savor, the wine to taste, the art to admire, the fashion to wear and the hospitality to enjoy.
Experience all of this starting from your flight on Alitalia and immerse yourself in a true Italian experience.

Advice by: Alitalia. In the picture: Serena Torresani, Key Account Commercial Partnerships

Florence, one of the most famous cities in the world, is an excellent destination for international meetings and conferences. We are a few steps from the Duomo, the most important monuments, the exclusives boutiques and fashion maisons of Via Tornabuoni.
The c-hotels group offers 450 rooms in front of the Main train Station, in 4 modern and renovated hotels, that combine perfectly comfort and style. Our conference center has 16 meeting rooms and it can host up to 300 people.
We are happy to have also 2 proprieties in Milan, 2 in Rome and 2 in Rimini.

Advice by: c-hotels. In the picture: Cristina Grumeza, Corporate & MICE Sales Executive.

We develop each event thinking about people, their needs, their desires and we create unique experiences around them. In our daily work, we never forget the local context in which we are called to operate, but, at the same time, we are able to be present everywhere with the same values and expertise. Our main offices are in Rome and Milan and Matera, three cities, three souls ready to host all types of event from all over the world.

Advice by: EGA Worldwide congresses & events. In the picture: Cinzia Nada,  International Business Development Manager.

Advice by: EMI Dmc Italy In the picture: Chantal Fiorelli, Owner and President.

Italy is a country full of history, rich in art and culture, but also in true and genuine tastes.
Come and discover Italy with Escapade IMC and we will make you live an unforgettable journey!
We will find new and surprising locations for you, suitable for your meeting, your convention and your event and we will be able to enhance your corporate identity and the message you want to communicate.
Everyone can offer you a trip to Italy, but only we can open the most secret doors and let you experience all the beauty of our country!

Advice by: Escapade IMC. In the picture: Martina Russo, CEO.

Events In&Out plans and organizes any kind of corporate events: motivational and special events, team building activities, tailor made tours, weddings, eco-tours, eno-gastronomial activities, conventions, product launches, meetings, conferences, incentive trips. Through a unique and fresh approch our team is costantly looking for new concept to create innovative solutions. Experience, creativity, sustainability, professionalism and digital innovation is our key to your success event!

Advice by: Events In&Out. In the picture: Annamaria Ruffini, President&CEO.

Italy’s uniqueness relies on its ability to satisfy every type of stay… whether it is for cultural, enogastronomic or relaxing purposes. You can discover its richness immersed in enchanting Tuscan landscapes, enjoying a vacation dedicated to your well-being, or spoiling yourself with a tasting session of typical dishes. You can either relish la dolce vita of some Italy’s most exceptional destinations: in the frenetic and fashionable Milan, in the coastal idylls of Sicily, or in  the historical urban cities.

Advice by: Gruppo UNA. In the picture: Nicola Accurso, Head of Sales & Marketing

Our culture, our lifestyle, our food – in a certain way are all connected – it’s our heritage. A forward-thinking approach combined with experience all over Italy allows us to consistently deliver stories worth being part of. We enjoy “Italianizing” you so that you live the local experience before during and after your event. As a true business partner providing the precise level of service you need we design together with your end in mind.

Advice by: GVST Group. In the picture: Luca Vernengo, General Manager.

When the street lamps light up 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, but also an opportunity, where every hour can be filled up with art, history, culture and food.

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

Advice by: Hotel Invest Italiana. In the picture: Guendalina Scavia, Director of Sales & Marketing.

A land of beauty and happiness. Italy is not a destination, but a kaleidoscope of unique experiences melted in some of the most beautiful landscapes ever seen.
Spectacular pristine beaches, pure mountain forests, unparalleled lakes are just some of the landframes that contain some 60% of the world’s UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE sites such as ancients civilation rests, impressive Arquitecural sites and the work of worldfamous geniuses like Leonardo da Vinci or Michelangelo.
Incoming Italy DMC is proud to assist you organize unique events in Italy and beyond, with creativity, professionality and elegance.
Hope to see you soon,
Arrivederci

Advice by: Incoming Italy DMC. In the picture: Pedro Marugàn, CEO

‘Happiness is a journey, not a destination’ Mother Therese of Calcutta

Italy my Way has a unique approach to giving the sensations of the naive attractions and curiosities of the past:  Italian markets, festivals, celebrations, culture, gastronomy and art.
A genuine suggestion of living, experience and sharing together.

Yellow, the lemons of the Amalfi Coast
Red, the passion for Piedmont wines
Blue, the sea of Sardinia
Green, the Tuscany hills
Orange, the fruits of Sicily
….And many colors more.
From North to South we enhance the natural beauties of Italy to fall in love with and be happy.
Close your eyes and dream with us.

Advice by: Italy My Way. In the picture: Nadia Colaiuda, CMP CMM CME Managing Director

Every experience with Italian Hospitality Collection begins with an emotional embrace, a warm welcome to those authentic moments of comfort that stay with you long after you’ve left. Inspired by our culture of generosity, and crafted by an unrivalled sense of uniqueness, Italian Hospitality Collection is a portfolio of hotels, resorts and spas that embodies the true spirit of comfort and elegance. Each of our properties has been designed with care and devotion, delivering an experience of individuality that captures the splendour of the local environment. With stunning properties in Tuscany, Sardinia and Italian Alps, we have created retreats for our guests that exude personality.
Welcome to service inspired by passion. Welcome to places designed for enchantment, discovery and revelation.

Advice by: Italian Hospitality Collection. In the picture: Carla Cantarella, Director of Conference & Events.

We open unexpected doors”: come and discover Italy with King DMC, we’ll take you behind the scenes and show you the Italian excellences from our side!

Italy has a lot to offer off the beaten tracks: we are passionate about pristine and charming destinations!You will get new glimpses of Italian art and culture, discover small producers and taste their genuine products, travel through history in a funny way and get to know the people and their habits: in a few words we will make you feel Italian!

Advice by: King DMC. In the picture:  Mariapia Mancini, Business Development Manager.

Thanks to its network of 600+ home cooks, Le Cesarine are available in 120+ Italian cities.

Animated by an authentic passion for traditional Italian cuisine, every Cesarina has been carefully selected by experts to host gastronomic events in their own homes with local produce and refined menus, the result of authentic local recipes, handed down from generation to generation. We create a genuine connection between travellers and locals, celebrating the finest local and seasonal produce and family recipes handed down through the generations.

Advice by: Le Cesarine. In the picture: Davide Maggi,  CEO.

Milan is fashion, design, finance and also art thanks to its precious heritage sites, famous architecture and esteemed masterpieces. Capital of the Western Roman Empire, Milan has developed and expanded its horizons, becoming an economic centre with international allure. Rome is not only represented by its masterpieces of art and breathtaking architecture, monuments and museums but by its typical streets and alleyways where one can discover traits of Italian lifestyle, tradition and culture.

Advice by: Milan Marriott Hotel & Rome Marriott Park Hotel. In the picture: Gabriella Di Ubaldo, Sales Executive.

NH Hotel Group is a consolidated and trusted operator, leader in the urban segment in Europe and Latin America where it operates over 350 hotels. The hotel in Italy offer superb comfort levels, a broad and personalized product and service range and personal and intimate guest care, not only with a view to satisfying the needs of those seeking this level of service, but with the aim of surpassing their expectations. The hotels are set in primary locations such as Venice, Florence, Rome, Milan, Genoa, Turin, Amalfi.

Advice by: NH Hotel Group. In the picture: Matteo Fiorentini, Regional Sales Manager Centre South – Sales Department.

We do INCOMING MADE IN ITALY: we are the ones who unearth palaces, castles, private and undiscovered places; we open the doors of museums, historical locations and institutions normally inaccessible.
We can privatize whole districts of art cities for special itineraries to discover colors, flavors, perfumes, music and anything that can wake the 5 senses of a new, undiscovered country even for an Italian.
We take you to Venice, Rome, Milan, Florence, Verona, Turin, Naples, Palermo and to Amalfi Coast, Taormina, Matera, Capri, Salento Coast… also!

Advice by: Simmetria Immagine e Comunicazione SRL. In the picture:  Alfredo Cannata, Partner & Account Manager.

Advice by: Rocco Forte Hotels. In the picture:  Tiziana Fossile, Sales Director.

Rome, Milan, Florence and Venice are the prime city destinations both for business and leisure and guarantee guests the most comfortable stay where the personality of each city transpires from the style of the hotel, the flavors of its cuisine and the Spa inside each property.

The Resort properties: Parma, Perugia, Viareggio, Romano Canavese and Capri. 

Advice by: Sina Hotels. In the picture:  Sofia Calabresi, Sales Manager.

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 style are harmonious.

Advice by: STARHOTELS In the picture:Laura Baroncelli Regional Director of Sales – EMEA/APA/ CSI.

Italy is not just one destination but a lot of special and different destinations all in one: each region of our amazing country has an incredible variety of experiences to offer to your next group.

Experience dinner at the Vatican, F1 driving in Monza Race track, cooking classes with Michelin chefs in Milan or a gala dinner on the cliffs of Sardinia. No matter where you want to go, what you want to see, or what experience you want to do, we have the ability to execute to perfection.

Advice by: TerraEvents. In the picture: Lorenzo Pignatti, President.

Milan offers the best in terms of food and entertainment. With its 1200 restaurants, its many museums and galleries the city provides an exceptional experience to each visitor. The Da Vinci’s Last Supper, the iconic Duomo Cathedral, the majestic Sforza Castle are just some of the landmarks of the capital of fashion and design. The shopping opportunities from the flagship stores to the vintage flea markets are best way to spend an afternoon after a meeting in one of the many venues of the city.

Advice by: Eventing Milan – Milano Convention Bureau. In the picture: Elena Balestriero, Destination Manager.

It’s from the Cathedral that the city’s main streets branch off, but to discover the city’s hidden treasures, you need to get lost. You can’t really say you’ve experienced Italy’s capital of finance, design and fashion.

Milan is a city thriving with attractions and architectural works of great artistic interest that have become emblems of the noble and prestigious city, such as the spectacular St. Mary of Grace housing Da Vinci’s Last Supper.

Advice by: Palazzo Matteotti, The Dedica Anthology.  In the picture:  Valentina di Bari, M.I.C.E. Sales Manager.

Milan, not only fashion and shopping but a modern city with an historical soul, ideal for big events and congresses. 3 airports, wide railway lines for reaching all italian beauties, 4 subway lines, make Milan a modern and efficient city.

Ramada Plaza Milano has just a Milanese  and metropolitan soul: flexible and versatile thanks to its wide spaces, a private garden of 3000 sqm, 5 meeting rooms, the hotel is ready for business travellers, meeting attendees giving a high quality service.

Advice by: Ramada Plaza Milano. In the picture: Marco Giovidelli, Director of Sales.

Padova is an astonishing mix of artistic and cultural heritage. It is the perfect location for congresses, meetings and events thanks to a rich offer of hotels, conference centers, historical villas and exclusive location for events. It is the city of St. Anthony, Giotto and Galileo, as well as the Scrovegni Chapel, the University and the Botanical Garden, UNESCO site and location for event. You may have a pleasant walk through the historical centre, with its arcades and squares overlooked by the imposing Palazzo della Ragione, and have a break at the Pedrocchi Café. The province of Padua extends from the Euganean hills to the Venice Lagoon offering breathtaking landscapes. The territory is embellished with walled towns and timeless villages.

Advice by: Padova Convention Bureau. In the picture:  Laura Favaretti, Director.

Torino is like an “open air museum” with squares and palaces that witness over 20 centuries of history. It has a wide cultural offer with over 40 museums (the most important one is the Museo Egizio, the world’s the oldest museum devoted entirely to ancient Egyptian culture) and the Royal Residences, inscribed on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.

Torino and Piedmont region have also an extraordinary food and beverage tradition famous for white truffle, Barolo wine and gianduja chocolate.

Advice by: Turismo Torino e Provincia Convention Bureau. In the picture: Marcella Gaspardone, Marketing and PR Manager

The city of Genova, known as “La Superba” and also known as “the gateway to Europe on the Mediterranean” always excites at first sight with its appealing contrasts: from its geographical position between the sea and the mountains. With its abundance of churches, museums, theatres, palaces, archives and libraries, it is truly a city of art: so much that from July 2006 the “Strade Nuove and the System of the Palazzi dei Rolli” entered the World Heritage List of the UNESCO.

Advice by: Convention Bureau Genova. In the picture: Marina Ferrari, Operative Secretariat, Projects & Bids, Marketing & Communication.

A few steps away from the historical downtown area, and the heart of the new Genoa is Porto Antico, a spectacular “square” on the Mediterranean Sea.

A city inside the city, where you can have fun, work, meet people. It is an extraordinary location, a spectacular backdrop enhancing every experience, a unique urban setting venue for events.

Advice by: Porto Antico di Genova. In the picture: Alberto Cappato, General Manager.

Besides offering travel experiences focused on the art and culture we have become experts at creating unforgettable food & wine experiences discovering unique typical products.  

Our flexibility is our strength: we are able to personalize every request and rapidly answer even “last minute” requests from individual travellers, groups or companies. Since the beginning the main goal has been to develop the territories in which we operate through a conscious, innovative and high quality tourism.

Advice by: Food Valley Travel. In the picture: Elena Darchieva, Incoming key account manager.

Parma, centre of Northern, land of Giuseppe Verdi and Arturo Toscanini, production area of unique typical food products, custodian of the masterpieces of Antelami, Correggio and Parmigianino, is the small Italian capital of music, food, art and culture: Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Parma ham, Zibello culatello, Felino salame.

The historical city centre, intimate and elegant, hosts unique museums and monuments; beyond the city, the land is dotted with castles and fortified mansions.

Advice by: Parma Incoming. In the picture: Claudio Franchini, Managing Director.

Modena is home to a wealth of valuable treasures that are a joy to discover without haste, surprising visitors with a magic tapestry of art, gastronomy and cars.
Some keywords and themes of our offers: Modena, Bologna, Parma, Reggio Emilia, Ravenna, Ferrara, Unesco, Pavarotti, Verdi, Opera, Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, Ducati, Pagani, test drives, circuits, Balsamic vinegar, Parmesan Cheese, Prosciutto, cooking classes, opera singing team buildings

Advice by: Modenatur Incoming Tour Operator & DMC. In the picture: Francesca Stradi, Representative.

Bologna is the prestigious seat of knowledge, boasting the oldest University in Europe (1088), top quality cultural institutions and world-renowned motor production companies such as Ducati, Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini.
Ranked as one of the top EU cities in terms of quality of life, with its unique culinary passion and one of the best preserved medieval centers, Bologna provides the right atmosphere for events that aim to combine meetings with the experience the real essence of Made in Italy brand: culture, food, music and motors.
Its international airport, just 7km from the city center, directly connects Bologna with more than 100 world cities.

Advice by: Bologna Convention Bureau. In the picture: Anna Bettelli, Bureau Manager.

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 destination. It boasts an unexpected city centre, feeling Federico Fellini’s memories; offers an authentic inland area, praised for its excellent gastronomy.

Advice by: Rimini Riviera Convention Bureau. In the picture: Stefania Agostini, Event & Conference Director.

The Courtyard by Marriott Rome Central Park, a trump card!
In a green city oasis just a few minutes from St. Peter’s Basilica, the Courtyard by Marriott Rome Central Park is the optimal solution for meetings and conferences.
In addition to numerous corporate events, the structure is also a reference for important international events, both sporting and musical, thanks to its proximity to the Foro Italico, the Olympic Stadium and the Auditorium Parco della Musica.

Advice by: Courtyard by Marriott Rome Central Park. In the picture: Antonella Ferro, General Manager.

With its unique place in history – and the evidence all around you today – it would take a lifetime to know Rome properly. Which is why you need us, as your essential partners-in-the-city, to help curate your time.
You might wish to devote a day to St Peter’s, the Vatican City and Sistine Chapel; or exploring the artistic and architectural heritage of Michelangelo and Bernini, through renaissance and baroque churches and ornate fountains. Your children will enjoy the park at Villa Borghese, and understand what it meant to be a gladiator when they walk into the Colosseum.
Stroll the illuminated banks of the Tiber at night, linger on the Spanish Steps, delve into the old-style restaurants in Trastevere, shop until you drop – and finally, in this most romantic of cities, you’ll understand the meaning of living life to the full.

Advice by: Palazzo Naiadi Roma – The Dedica Anthology. In the picture: Claudio Schenardi, Director of Sales.

Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa is the only urban resort of Rome. A unique place where to live and feel the historic romance of the Eternal City.

An oasis of calm yet an heartbeat walking distance from the timeless charming city center. Centuries of history, art, architecture and botanic gardens await Parco dei Principi’s guests with stunning experiences and excitement. Because Rome is not like any other city. Rather it is a big open-air museum or a boundless living room that shall be crossed on ones tiptoes and shared with your loved ones.

Advice by: Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa. In the picture: Francesca Capone Benazzi, Sales Manager.

Rome is considered one of the most beautiful cities of the world thanks to its ancient origins and undoubted beauties. Starting from the concept of Beauty and Art, a couple of years ago we gave the opportunity to a team of international young Street Artists to transform our Hotels into real open air Museums of Hospitality! Thanks to those artists we have now very creative facades in our building and an entire guestrooms floor dedicated to this new trend. We love make our guests astonished and we are honoured to offer an unique experience of accommodation in Rome!

Advice by: Reginal Hotels. In the picture: Laura Nicolosi, Head of Sales.

Roma has everything needed to host the best national and international congresses. It has new luxury hotels, with hotel facilities to meet every desire. There are over 200 museums and ancient attractions. It hosts world-class events and exhibitions and has a food and wine scene to tempt the most complex taste buds. Plus, there is always the eternal appeal of all that is ‘Made in Italy’. In first position among the art cities, Rome can be considered the queen of inbound tourism in Italy.

Advice by: Rome and Lazio Convention Bureau. In the picture: Onorio Rebecchini, President.

Sheraton Parco de’ Medici Rome Hotel is the perfect location for meetings, with its large and bright meeting rooms overlooking the swimming pools or the green of the golf course. 782 rooms in different categories. 3 conference centers for a total of 5000 sq.mt. can host up to 2000 people. Its vast outdoor and indoor spaces, as well as its strategic location near the international airport Fiumicino, the city Center, the congress area of the EUR (Nuvola) make it the perfect place for your events.

Advice by: Sheraton Parco de’ Medici. In the picture:  Tiziano Sfrezzichini, Sales Representative.

One of the first hotels to host large, international conferences, it has maintained its prominence since opening over 30 years ago. Renowned for their friendliness and high-end service, the team at Sheraton Roma delivers an exceptional experience, in true Italian fashion.

A favored venue across Italy, the hotel has a versatile 5,000m2  conference facility, consisting of 30 variably sized meeting rooms, including a multifunctional ballroom hosting up to 2,000 guests, and smaller areas where a maximum of 30 people can converge at short notice to meet.

Advice by: Sheraton Roma Hotel & Conference Center. In the picture: Nino Polito, Director of Sales.

Green oasis, dominates the beaches, the archipelagos and the North coves, from Capo Coda Cavallo up to the Costa Smeralda.

It is also an ideal starting point for exploring the south of northeast coast, from S. Teodoro to the Gulf of Orosei. The hinterland is rich in important archaeological sites – such as the Nuraghic sanctuary of Cabu Abbas, the Pedres castle, the “tombs of giants” in Arzachena territory – and beautiful natural parks.

Advice by: Due Lune Resort Golf & Spa. In the picture: Gian Paolo Fumagalli, General Manager.

Su Gologone is set between heaven and earth, sea and mountain. From the hotel, you may easily reach the sea, ancient hamlets, archaeological sites, beautiful trekking routes, and cultural landmarks. Travellers are welcomed by Pasqua and her daughter Giovanna. Giovanna has transformed the hotel into a world-renowned destination, creating interiors which feature the works of major Sardinian artists and furnishings made in Su Gologone’s own Botteghe d’Arte. She also designed alfresco settings such as the Terrazzo del Sogni, Terrazzo dei Desideri and Magico Tablao bar.

Advice by: EXPERIENCE HOTEL SU GOLOGONE. In the picture: Massimo Zirone, MICE Manager.

Bring your event by the emerald sea. Sardinia: where the crystal clear water of the sea almost seems to be the masterpiece of an artist. An ideal location for conferences, meetings and product launches. Here, cocooned by a mysterious and millenary past, we will organize your important events. Sardinia is the ideal location for test drives, incentives, events, themed nights and so much more. And then… enjoy an amazing dinner on the beach, under the enchanting starlit night sky. Charming, Reliable, Nearby, Exciting, Unforgettable: Destination Sardinia and FA Travel D.M.C. are all this and much more.

Advice by:  FA Travel D.M.C. In the picture:  Andrea Atzeri, CEO.

The Horse Country Resort is established on the the west coast of Sardinia immersed in a secular pine forest.The Resort is directly on the sea with a long beach of white sand. 
The surrounding eco-system is populated by pink flamingos and rare endagered species. Horse Country Resort offers an exciting and authentic holiday, where the sea and the unique natural environment are the frame. The Horse is the element that distinguishes an original holiday for all, and that will give you a unique experience that will remain in time.

Advice by:  Horse Country Resort. In the picture:  Jimmy Anedda, Sales Manager.

In the charming natural oasis of San Teodoro, on the north-eastern coast of Sardinia, the stone architecture of Paradise Resort & Spa is inspired by the brightness and intense colors of the Mediterranean landscape that surrounds it.

The rooms, mainly on the ground floor, in granite stones and coloured ceramics characterize the structures of the Resort, which is extended between the green of the exclusive park and the whitesandy beach with private services.

Advice by: Paradise Resort & SPA – Sardinia. In the picture: Adriana Pintus, Sales Director.

Sicily is a dazzling destination with a fascinating and arguably incomparable past with its Greek, Roman, Norman and Spaniard influences.

Traces of a timeless history and culture are everywhere; in the 7 UNESCO sites, in the monuments, 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, and the excellent wines.  In this island of contrasts, there is time to rest without depriving oneself of moments of conviviality or frenetic activity.

Advice by: Sicilia Convention & Visitors Bureau. In the picture: Daniela Marino,  Director of Operations.