Conferenze e Fiere

🍬 World Trophy of Pastry, Gelato & Chocolate 2025 will occur on November 8-9 at Hotel Aurelia Antica, Rome. Maestro Iginio Massari serves as Honorary President of the judging panel, ensuring neutrality and rigor. More than 15 countries will compete, creating sculptures up to 180 cm tall. The event concludes with the award ceremony on November 9 at 18:00. The week also includes the World Trophy of Professional Tiramisù on November 7 and the Cake Artists World Championship on November 10.

🌎 The 7th edition of Brand Usa Travel Week U.K. & Europe is underway in London, showcasing U.S. destinations to key buyers and media from 20 countries. The event, hosted by partners Atlantic Joint Business, features nearly 900 delegates for four days. Italy ranks as the 9th largest market, with nearly 200,000 arrivals in August 2025, a 4.9% increase from 2024, totaling 813,000 arrivals from January to August, a 7.4% rise.

📅 Club del Sole, in 2026, aims to recruit 850 professionals for its tourism sector. Events will occur in November: November 4 in Florence, November 12 in Lucca, and November 17 online. The HR department plans a digital transformation to enhance recruiting processes, led by Elisa Guerra. They are adding roles like a project manager for digital transformation and an HR AI data analyst while enhancing the Club del Sole Academy into an advanced training school.

🚢 Nel 2026, il Salone Nautico si terrà nella sua 66ª edizione, consolidando il suo ruolo nel settore nautico mondiale. Piero Formenti, Presidente di Confindustria Nautica, ha evidenziato la crescita e innovazione dell'evento, che include 5 format multi-specialistici. Nel 2025, si prevede la possibilità di testare 4,050 imbarcazioni. L'evento, supportato dalla Commissione Europea, si concentra su innovazione, sostenibilità e formazione.

🍷 Capo Cocktail Competition 2025 is on! 🎉 Starting in Caserta on October 27, then Rome on November 18, and concluding in Milan on December 1. Semifinalists will compete in early 2026 at Distilleria F.lli Caffo in Limbadi. The winner becomes the Official Vecchio Amaro del Capo Bartender, representing the brand at Bar Convent Berlin 2026. Participants are challenged to create original cocktails featuring Vecchio Amaro del Capo and local ingredients, emphasizing creativity and regional flavors. 🍹

🛳 Costa Crociere and the Festival di Sanremo will collaborate in 2026, offering two 4-day mini-cruises aboard Costa Toscana. From February 21-25, the cruise travels from Genoa to Savona for the opening and first night of the festival. From February 25 to March 1, a cruise from Savona focuses on the festival's climax and final night. Guests can explore Sanremo and its surroundings. Costa will feature a music-themed program for an immersive experience.

📅 From October 17-21, 2025, in Milan, Liebherr will present its refrigeration solutions at Host 2025. Attendees can visit Pavilion 5, stands F03, F09, G04, and G10. Highlights include robust refrigeration units for extreme environments, MyStyle Professional for beverage refrigeration, and ice cream displays with low operational costs. Wine solutions feature PIN-lock systems and PowerChill technology. Chef Riccardo Gaspari will conduct live demonstrations on October 18, 19, and 20, showcasing Liebherr's impact on preserving fresh, local ingredients.

🍽 Second edition of the B2B gastronomic exhibition by LP Nucci Srl in Prato and Pistoia, held on Monday, October 20, at Forum Banca Alta Toscana, Quarrata. Aimed at fostering a collaborative business community, it's a closed event from 16:00 to 23:00. Features talks, live music, and showcooking. Capacity for 600 attendees. Highlights include Nucci Lab and anniversaries of LP Nucci (55 years) and Gastronomia Toscana (40 years). Key figures include Alberto Marmocchi and Giovanni Nucci.