Conferenze e Fiere

🍻 Vulcanica Vodka partners with "Unconventional Excellence" at the Venice Film Festival on September 4, organized by Forbes Italia and Rolling Stone Italia. The event takes place at AB – Il Lusso della Semplicità by Chef Alessandro Borghese in Cà Vendramin Calergi, home of the historic Casino di Venezia. Awards will recognize individuals and organizations for their innovative and creative achievements. Stefano Saccardi, CEO, and Serena Bonetti, CCO, emphasize Vulcanica Vodka's unconventional spirit. Signature cocktails include Sicilian Martini and Black Sour.

🚀 ACI blueteam organized the third successful edition of the 'GP Travel Club' at Monza during the 95th Gran Premio d’Italia. The event featured a three-story tower with a strategic view of the race. Alfredo Pezzani highlighted the event's novelty, including a new hospitality area over 250 square meters. The first day focused on ACI blueteam staff, with Air China, Sncf Voyageurs, and BWH Hotels Italia partnering. The following days welcomed 160 top clients, with Starhotels, LimoLane, Hilton as Silver Sponsors, and Turkish Airlines as the Gold Sponsor.

🏖️ In Italy, overnight stays from June to August decreased by 0.7%, with a drop of 1.4 million presences compared to last year. Italian demand fell by 2.9%, with coastal locations seeing a 4.1% decrease. The summer quarter saw 105.4 million Italian overnights, down from 108.6 million in 2023. The average stay dipped to 3.9 nights from 4.0 in 2023. International demand is up by 1.6%, with 105.1 million overnights projected, up from 103.4 million in 2023. September is expected to bring 15 million tourists and 50.2 million overnights, a 0.6% increase from September 2023. Cities of art could see a 2.4% rise; rural and hillside areas a 2.1% increase.

🏁 On August 29th in Milan, Charles Leclerc from Scuderia Ferrari HP gifted fans with a 5x5 meter flag, created with the Italian premium beer brand Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%, the team's partner. The special flag, featuring drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz and the names of 250 fans from Italy, UK, USA, and Canada, was unveiled as a token of appreciation for fans' unwavering support. The flag will be displayed at The House Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% until August 31st before moving to Monza for the race day.

🍸 The Trieste Cocktail Week, from September 9-15, is set for its third edition, featuring high-quality mixing and a focus on responsible drinking. The event, created by Alberto Polojac and Filippo Vidiz of Freshmedia, will involve 17 cocktail bars, 4 restaurants, and 2 stores, Eataly and Contime Trieste, with main sponsors Nonino and Proposta Spirits. A secret opening party and a Martini terrace are new additions. The event is co-organized by Freshmedia and Intraprendi with the Trieste Municipality and the Trieste Convention and Visitors Bureau.

🏀 The Horse Country Resort Congress & SPA in Sardinia celebrates 50 years of operation, founded in 1974 by Ettore Giachino. Located in Arborea, it spans 40 hectares and features four hotels with 315 rooms totaling 900 beds, 58 independent villas, a private beach, pools, restaurants, and a spa. The resort will host the European and World Endurance Championships from September 26-29 with 233 horses and 197 riders from 31 countries.

🍺 The 5th edition of Roma Baccalà, a cultural and gastronomic event, will be held at Parco Schuster from September 5-8, 2024, featuring over 20 different versions of baccalà for tasting. Organized by Luca Broncolo, Antonella Bussotti, and directed by Francesca Rocchi, the event has moved to a more inclusive location in front of the Basilica of San Paolo Fuori Le Mura. Prominent guests including ambassadors from Norway and Portugal, and the Mayor of Rome will attend the opening talk on September 5 at 19:00. Demonstrations, culinary shows, educational activities, and international cuisine will also be highlighted. Admission is free.

🍕 At the Venice Film Festival 2024, culinary arts meet cinema, featuring Margherita Srl's partnership with Tino Eventi until September 7, 2024. Margherita Srl, known for high-quality pizza, teams up with chef Tino Vettorello to offer gastronomic experiences at the Lido di Venezia. Re Pomodoro, the brand behind the handmade pizzas, will present a unique dining experience, emphasizing authentic Italian flavors and traditional craftsmanship.

🏬 iKN Italy will host the 24th edition of Forum Retail on October 30, 2024, at Allianz MiCo in Milan, focusing on Circular Economy, AI, and Gender Equality. Over 2,000 industry professionals are expected to attend, with awards presented in several categories, including Best Marketing and Customer Experience Innovation. The 2023 event reviewed over 60 projects, awarding 9 main prizes and 2 honorary recognitions. Applications for the 2024 Retail Awards are open until September 30th.

🍷 Cocco Wine's 23rd edition returns to Cocconato, Asti province, from August 30 (with a special preview) to September 1, featuring Cocconato and Piedmont wineries, with tastings of Barbera d'Asti and local specialty products. The event includes guided tastings, gastronomic stands, and a focus on Nebbiolo wine. Standard wine tasting tickets are €16, reduced to €14 online (until August 28, 2024) or €12 for Go Wine members. Additional tasting vouchers are available for €6 each.