Conferenze e Fiere

🎵 In Valle d'Aosta, summer showed a dual nature with June and July seeing a decline in Italian tourists, attributed to unfavorable weather, while August marked a turnaround. Italian arrivals in August increased by 8.22% (144,366) and stays by 5.65% (576,008). Foreign tourists also rose by 16.76% (98,697 arrivals) and 17.47% in overnight stays (196,507). The region looks forward to winter sports events including the World Cup of Alpine Skiing at La Thuile and the Snowboardcross World Cup at Cervinia. Additionally, the MTB World Cup will take place in La Thuile for the 2025, 2026, and 2027 seasons, as highlighted by Tourism, Sport, and Commerce Councilor Giulio Grosjacques. Valle d'Aosta will present at the TTG Travel Experience in Rimini from October 9-11.

📱 Gruppo Eurovo launched the "Egg&Win!" contest, offering an iPhone 15 Pro 256 GB daily until December 1st, with a total prize pool of over €116,000. Participants must purchase Naturelle eggs or egg products between September 30 and December 1, submit their receipt online or via WhatsApp, and can also win a Fiat 500 electric in the final draw in February 2025. An advertising campaign supports Naturelle across TV, radio, and streaming platforms.

🍕 The Vera Pizza Contest, organized by Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN), returns on September 30. Previous edition attracted 1,400 pizzas from 55 countries. Elimination rounds online until October 27, final in Naples on November 19-20. Participation is free, with pizzas evaluated on cooking, shape, dough, and topping. Finalists announced by October 31, with winners receiving various prizes including professional courses and pizza equipment. Partners include Molino Caputo, Effeuno Forni, Olitalia, Gi.Metal, and Pagnossin.

🏠 Selezione Centro-Sud of EmergenteChef and EmergentePizza will take place at ELIS Training Center in Rome on October 1-2, 2025, involving chefs and pizzaioli under 30 from Central and Southern Italy. Competitors will present dishes to expert juries for a chance to join the winners of the Selezione Nord in the 2025 Final. The Premiazione will highlight the importance of training in the hospitality sector. ELIS, a non-profit entity, has conducted 300 courses for over 11,000 people in 2023.

✈️ Brussels' Zaventem Airport faces a potential complete shutdown on Tuesday, October 1st, due to a strike, impacting 50,000 people. Airlines have preemptively canceled all flights for the day in anticipation of the halted operations. The strike, concerning poor working conditions and employee services, could extend to other European airports as the issues are not exclusive to Brussels.

✈ Icelandair launches a direct flight between Reykjavik and Nashville starting May 16, 2025. The service will be available on a B737-800 MAX, seating 16 Saga Premium and 144 economy passengers, approximately 7 hours flight time, four times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Doug Kreulen and Deana Ivey highlight the route's enhancement of international connectivity and travel opportunities to Europe.

✈️ Ita Airways' lounge at Milan Linate will undergo complete refurbishment, expanding from 480 to 562 square meters to handle 400 daily entries and accommodate 140 guests simultaneously. Accessible to business class, top-tier frequent flyers, and partner airlines, the updated lounge is set to open in summer 2025 and will operate daily from 6 am to 10 pm. Andrea Benassi, General Director of Ita Airways, announced the development, highlighting the strategic importance of the international market.

🗽 Rome's average tourist stay increased from 1.9 nights to 4 over three years under Mayor Roberto Gualtieri, who also mentioned an 8% economic growth through cultural events. With the upcoming Holy Door opening in 3 months, Rome faces challenges with 1,000 ongoing constructions, aiming to close 300 by December, some extending beyond the Jubilee period. Additionally, Rome is developing a world-first AI-powered virtual assistant to aid tourists against the repetitive suggestions of social and digital channels contributing to overtourism.

🌅 Raaya Resort, part of Atmosphere group, will be highlighted at TTG Travel Experience in Rimini, Italy, from October 9-11. It caters specifically to Italian travelers, offering all-inclusive services with a focus on luxury and attention to detail. Atmosphere comprises three brands: Colors of Blue (vibrant Maldives touch), Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts (all-inclusive), and The Ozen Collection (ultra-premium all-inclusive with luxurious design).

💲 Fonte Margherita 1845 sponsors the Marketing Retail Summit 2024 in Milan on Wednesday, October 2. The company, established in 1845, showcases mineral water from the Piccole Dolomiti and non-alcoholic beverages labeled Acqua Azzurra. Acqua Azzurra offers an eco-friendly 50 cl brick containing low-sodium oligomineral water and eight flavors in 100 cl glass bottles. The non-alcoholic aperitifs—Spritz Zero, Bellini Zero, Gin Tonica Zero, Limoncello Zero, Mojito Zero—are in 27.5 cl glass bottles. Fonte Margherita emphasizes quality, sustainability, and alcohol-free options, packaging exclusively in recyclable glass or cardboard bricks.