Conferenze e Fiere

☕ "La San Marco" will provide espresso machines and grinders for the Espresso Italiano Champion 2024 finals on November 26 in Milan. Organized by the Istituto Espresso Italiano (IEI), the global competition will be held at Hotel Gallia during IEI Connect. The event, featuring baristas from various countries, includes the 2023 champion Song Hye Jin. The IEI, promoting espresso and cappuccino culture, comprises 37 companies with a total turnover of approximately €700 million.

🥂 At the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2024, Amaro Silano was awarded as Calabrian Excellence at the 27th edition of "Galarte." The event occurred on November 9 at Palazzo Sant’Antonio, Montalto Uffugo, organized by the "Club della Grafica," with patronages from the City of Montalto Uffugo and GAR. Domenico Maradei, General Manager of Amaro Silano and Liquorificio 1864, and Antonio Reda, Marketing Manager, expressed pride in promoting Calabria. Liquorificio 1864, founded post-Italian Unification, was relaunched in 2005 by entrepreneurs Elvira, Antonella, Gianni Regina, and Orlando Marcelletti.

🍷 The 33rd edition of Benvenuto Brunello, a premiere event for the renowned Tuscan red wine organized by the Consorzio del Brunello di Montalcino, is scheduled for November 14-18 in Montalcino. Featuring Brunello 2020, Riserva 2019, Rosso di Montalcino 2023, Moscadello, and Sant'Antimo, the event will welcome journalists, buyers, and wine enthusiasts from Italy and abroad. With 126 wineries and over 500 labels, more than 100 journalists will gather for tastings on November 14-15. A conference titled "Quale futuro per i Consorzi del vino" will be held on November 16, with prominent figures such as Albiera Antinori and Ferzan Ozpetek participating. Masterclasses and a tasting reserved for high-end restaurants and hotels are also planned, and the 2020 vintage will be assessed and become available in January 2025.

🚀 Biman Bangladesh Airlines partners with ITA Airways to enhance travel to Bangladesh and Asian destinations. The agreement allows passengers to purchase a single ticket from Italy for seamless travel and baggage management to final destinations, including Dhaka. With this partnership, travelers can easily connect to a wide range of Asian cities from Dhaka via Rome Fiumicino on the Dreamliner 787-8, as stated by Claudio Novembrini, sales manager of Distal GSA Italia.

🚢 Ponant is focusing on Solo Travellers, dedicating about 200 departures for them without single supplement fees for cabins. Exclusive events like dedicated cocktails are organized to encourage socializing. Solo guests enjoy flexibility and privacy with options like joining others or dining alone. Ponant cruises offer exclusive destinations, discovery experiences, top-tier relaxation and wellness areas, and personalized assistance by onboard staff.

🚂 Belmond unveils the "Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train," the first luxury train in England and Wales, launching in July 2025. Departing from London, the 3-night journey offers itineraries through Cornwall, Lake District, and Wales. Including 18 elegant cabins, a spa, restaurant, and botanically inspired bar, the train features excursions like a private tour of Hauser & Wirth Somerset and Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens. Culinary experiences by chef Simon Rogan focus on seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients with customized menus for each route.

🏖️ Club Med kickstarts Black Friday 2024 tourism deals on November 19, running until December 2. Offers include special prices for couples and family stays between November 24, 2024, and May 30, 2025, with free stays for children under 6 at sea destinations and under 4 in mountain resorts. They also provide a Snow Guarantee allowing vacation rescheduling if over 50% of lifts are closed for 2+ days.

🏖️ "Abruzzo Attrattivo," a regional experiential tourism event, celebrates its 10th anniversary at Marina di Pescara today and tomorrow, and on December 4th at Aquila's palazzetto dei Nobili. Endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism and Enit, the event hosts approximately 150 operators from across the region. President of Confesercenti Abruzzo, Palo Setta, emphasizes the opportunity to discuss new communication techniques and set objectives for Abruzzo's most surprising tourism sector. Topics include beaches, Abruzzo Camminabile, and bike and outdoor tourism.

🍕 Enzo Piedimonte, a young Italian restaurateur, will share his experiences on "Parola di Chef" on Gambero Rosso Channel, aired on November 12 at 18:00 and November 13 at 12:00. His restaurant "Piedimonte 1.0" opened in 2022 in Rodia, Messina. He's set to coordinate "Casa Sanremo" for the 5th time in 2025. Piedimonte participated in the May 1st Concertone in Rome, "Festival del Cinema Italiano" in July, and "Taormina Gourmet" Cooking Shows. Upcoming events include a "four-hands" dinner with Chef Massimo Milano on November 16 and the Pizza&Falanghina del Sannio Tour at his restaurant on November 21.

🎄 Giver relaunches a 5-day Danubio Christmas markets cruise on December 16, visiting Vienna, Budapest, and Bratislava aboard the 4-star superior Vivienne, with Giver staff and all-inclusive. A second exclusive trip on December 4 to Rovaniemi via 'Santa Express' direct flight from Milan Malpensa, includes free thermal gear and Giver assistance. Free overnight stay in Milan for those >250 km away.