Conferenze e Fiere

🍕 Sorì, an Italian cheese company from Teano, is set to showcase its products at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas on March 25-27. The pizza industry boasts global revenues of approximately $160 billion, with the U.S. generating $45 billion and leading in per capita consumption. The event at the Las Vegas Convention Center (West Hall – Stand 2269) follows Sorì's success at Identità Milano 2025. Maestro pizzaiolo Franco Pepe will feature Sorì's products, and the brand will be present in over 1,100 AVPN (Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana) certified pizzerias worldwide. The company, led by Antonello Sorrentino, views the U.S. market as both a challenge and an opportunity to share their 150-year-old family tradition.

🏆 Pastificio Garofalo, partnered with SSC Napoli since 2010, launched the GarofaGOOOL! contest on their Instagram page, offering fans a chance for a Meet & Greet with Napoli champions and a visit to the Castel Volturno training center. To participate, followers must comment "garofagoool" on contest posts to receive DM instructions and a video of Napoli's top goals from recent seasons. Out of all entrants, 20 lucky winners will be selected for the exclusive meet. Ebro Foods holds a 52% stake in Pastificio Garofalo since June 2014, with the remaining 48% controlled by CEO Massimo Menna.

🍨 The 13th annual European Artisanal Gelato Day is celebrated on March 24, 2025, featuring the "Hallelujah" flavor, a gianduia with toasted hazelnuts and dark chocolate variegation. Prior events took place in Piazza Risorgimento in Rome, with donations supporting "13 houses in Syria," a housing initiative for families without accommodation. The Gelato Day 2025, under the patronage of the Dicastery for Evangelization and the Ministry of Agriculture, Sovereignty of Food, and Forests (MASAF), coincides with the Jubilee year. Celebrations continue throughout Italy and Europe, including interactive agricultural events, artisanal gelato courses, and regional selections for the "Vittorio Bartyan" contest. Gelato professionals across Europe can participate in a video contest by showcasing their "Hallelujah" flavor creation by October 30, 2025.

🍴 Chef Mattia Trabetti of Alto, awarded its first Michelin Star, features in "Alto on Tour" Spring 2025 events. Cesenatico event on March 28, 2025, highlights freshwater and saltwater fish dishes with Chef Marco Garattoni at Ancòra. Paris event on April 4, 2025, at Veuve Clicquot Garden Gastronomy, pairs cuisine with Grande Dame 2018 Champagne. Modena event on April 7, 2025, focuses on zero waste, featuring duck and mallard with Matteo Vergine of Grow Restaurant. May 19 event in Fiorano with Chef Alberto Gipponi celebrates pasta. Each occasion emphasizes sustainability and local products, reinforcing Alto's commitment to conscious cuisine.

✈️ Cagliari Airport, expecting Summer 2025, will offer 1.4 million seats on international markets, up 7% from Summer 2024. After reaching 5 million passengers in 2024, the airport will provide 109 connections by 39 airlines to 25 countries, including 75 scheduled flights (31 domestic, 44 international) and 34 charters. Over 26,000 flights are planned with new routes to Stockholm by Ryanair and Copenhagen by Sas, each with two weekly flights. Ryanair to connect with 12 countries, 21 destinations. British Airways and Vueling to increase UK and Barcelona frequencies by over 20%, respectively. Edelweiss to offer daily flights to Zurich in peak season. Smartwings and Austrian Airlines to increase services by over 50% and 25%, respectively. Ryanair, easyJet, and Volotea to double and significantly boost flights to various European destinations. Domestic market will see new routes by Ryanair and Aeroitalia, and over a thousand monthly continuity flights by Aeroitalia. LOT and Sky Alps to introduce new charter services.

🏖️ Ota Viaggi will host "Obiettivo X" from May 16-18, 2025, in Sardinia, focusing on 'The Growth Challenge'. Enit endorses the event. Partners include Ita Airways, Frecciarossa, Msc Crociere, and others. Evening forums will feature Aidit, Fto, Fiavet, Maavi, and travel networks for industry discussions. Registration opens April 2, 2025.

🏙 Polonia celebrated strong tourism results in 2024, with a record number of Italian arrivals. Barbara Minczewa, the director of the Polish National Tourist Office in Italy, announced new internal destinations for 2025. Lublin, with 300,000 residents, a European Youth Capital in 2023 and future European Capital of Culture in 2029, is now directly connected to Rome and Milan. The promotional campaign 'Taste Life' highlights Lublin's 700-year history, UNESCO-listed Zamosc fortress city, 2 national parks, 7 territorial reserves, and its regional cuisine, catering to fans of slow and experiential tourism. Lublin has 59 hotels ranging from 2 to 5 stars and facilities for up to 1,000 MICE participants.

🏖 Paolo Manca, President of Federalberghi Sardegna, anticipates a robust tourist season starting late April, with a 10% increase in bookings compared to last year. Easter offer is up by 20%, providing nearly 40,000 hotel unit availabilities from a total of 110,000. Easter falls on April 20, bridging holidays to May 1. A clearer picture of the season's outlook is expected around March 31, when early booking discounts expire.

🍷 On March 23 at Santa Lucia di Piave (TV), the 4th edition of Vinetia Tasting will showcase over 700 wine labels from more than 130 companies. The AIS Veneto event features six thematic masterclasses, guided experiences, and celebrates the culture of wine, including an award ceremony for 250 new Sommeliers. Advanced ticket sales have surpassed the previous edition, anticipating over 1000 visitors. For sustainability, wine portions will be measured using Pulltex stoppers. Visit www.vinetiatasting.it for more.

🍕 Raffaele Bonetta returns to Stockholm for "Pizzarte al Pomodoro" on March 24 at Florentine, celebrating Italian culinary excellence with Solania. The event features his famous double-cooked dough pizza with stracotto di San Marzano, provola, and Latteria Sorrentina provolone, showcasing high-quality Italian gastronomy.