Conferenze e Fiere

📷 Emilio De Risi covers the contrasts between experiencing the idealized version of nature in tourism vs. the reality, as exemplified by the Kruger Park's practice of hiding harsh scenes before tourists arrive. Insights from the third Hotellerie Summit Pambianco include emerging vacation destinations like Lake Como, Puglia, Sicily, and Sardinia, with the trend of repositioning hotels being preferred by 65% of investors, 50% in luxury. The Gruppo Gattinoni notes a drop in the average age of business front-liners to 40-45 post-COVID19. A survey on summer vacations indicates the majority heading to the beach, 18% to art cities, and 3% to villages. Human company highlights direct bookings over intermediated ones in outdoor tourism, with numerous ancillary earning opportunities. A proposed TV series aims to rekindle love for hotel work. Paris is reviving its nightlife with the administration's support, mediating between clubs and residents, funding new venues, investing in noise reduction, and rewarding rule adherence. This balance between city policy and nightlife culture offers a case study in urban and tourism policy.

🍴 On April 4, Bacoli (NA) will host "secret dinners" at Enigma restaurant, featuring Michelin-starred chefs Angelo Carannante and Antonio Prota. Visivo Comunicazione's concept combines gastronomy with art, with a "wine pairing" by Cantina Paterno. The event bridges dream and reality, engaging all senses. Participants pre-register via email for this exclusive, surprise-filled evening, culminating with Luca Arcamone's live art creation.

🍕 Cibum bistrot, launched by Emiliano Lucarelli in Centocelle, offers a diverse culinary experience with a focus on Mediterranean cuisine. The entrepreneur's 20-year journey began with a sushi box sales project, leading to the transformation of a 1600 square meter commercial complex into a gastronomic hub. The bistrot features various dining environments, including a Pizzeria & Bbq Grill House with meats from the Galli group and a Neapolitan-style pizzeria with Fiordilatte from Gargiulo dairy. Additionally, there's a sushi restaurant, Cibum Coffee & drink for all-day socializing, and an intimate setting with about 40 indoor and 20 outdoor seats. The menu ranges from classic sandwiches to original savory muffins in flavors like Carbonara, Amatriciana, and Cacio e Pepe. Cibum Bistrot also hosts jazz and swing nights and will soon offer book presentations and wine tastings. Located at Via dei Glicini 76, it is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 16:00 to 24:00.

🏡 On March 10, Verona's luxurious five-star Due Torri Hotel hosted the presentation of "L'Ipogeo di Santa Maria in Stelle" by journalist and writer Germana Cabrelle. This book, part of the "Libri della Buonanotte" series by Duetorrihotels Group, aims to enrich guests' travel and cultural experiences. The hotel, a historic building that has hosted Mozart and Garibaldi, recently added a Health & Wellness area and supports local heritage projects like "67 Colonne" for the Arena di Verona's preservation. The book is available in Italian and English, catering to an international clientele from the USA, UK, Italy, Germany, France, Australia, and Brazil.

🍴 Tommaso Sivieri from Blu Spilimbergo won the Gran Premio ORO CAFFÈ TALENT 2025, held in Tavagnacco, Italy, securing 30 kg of ORO CAFFÈ for his café and a Latte Art course. The contest started in November 2024 with about 40 local participants, culminating in a final event on March 25, 2025, judged by experts Paolo Zucca, Lucio Del Piccolo, and Andrea Lattuada, SCA international judge. Second place went to Fabrizio Lesa, and third to Alberto Villanova. ORO CAFFÈ was founded in 1987, produces 6,000 kg of coffee daily, serves about 2,000 venues in Italy, and is present in 42 countries.

🍷 Stevie Kim, at Identità Golose in February, highlighted Lambrusco's impactful Italian wine communication, now in 90 countries. The Consorzio Tutela Lambrusco's repositioning strategy showcases the variety of Lambrusco grapes like Sorbara and Grasparossa. The frizzante style accounts for 95% of production. World Lambrusco Day on June 21, with the first edition in Paris 2023, leads to the 2025 event at Punta Helbronner on Monte Bianco at 3,466 meters. The Consortium's promotion strategies, including the World Lambrusco Day, are recognized internationally, with an invitation to Brussels for a conference on June 25-26.

🏖 Travelbuy, in tandem with Visit Malta, is hosting a weekend of training for select travel agents in Malta from today until Sunday. Attendees will explore the island, access exclusive sites, and discover Malta's offerings. The event features meetings, workshops, and a celebratory show on Saturday afternoon, marking Travelbuy's 18th anniversary, with industry personalities like Alfredo Vassalluzzo (Travelbuy's founder), Fabio Candiani (Msc Crociere's Sales and Network Director for Italy), Alessandra Tinti (Avis Rent's L&P Account Manager), and Ester Tamasi (Malta Tourism Authority's Director for Italy) in attendance. Top performers of the past year will be awarded.

🎭 Disneyland Paris introduces new daytime and nighttime shows, enhancing the visitor experience with advanced technologies. Notable productions include "Disney Tales of Magic," "Disney Music Festival" (April 19 - September 7, 2025), "Disney Stars on Parade," "Together: A Pixar Musical Adventure," "The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands," "Alice and the Queen of Heart: Back to Wonderland" (May 17 - August 31), "Frozen: A Musical Invitation," and "Mickey and the Magician" (starting April 21). These offerings are designed to immerse guests in the stories of Disney and Pixar, with live music, special effects, and interactive elements.

🏖️ Boscolo's 2025 programming in the USA focuses on the East Coast's major cities, including New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington DC, with 5 itinerary proposals. New tours are "Boston and New York" (8 days), "New York, Philadelphia and Washington" (8 days), and the "East Coast Metropolises" (10 days). The 6-day bestseller "Looking over New York City" and the 11-day "New York, Niagara Falls, and Washington" with a Canadian excursion are confirmed for 2025. The sole West Coast offer is the popular "Great Parks of the West" tour.

📍 The Welcome Travel Group is hosting the 'Casablanca connACTION' convention in Casablanca, bringing together over 1,500 travel agents and commercial partners from April 4 to 7. Key partners include Alpitour World, Costa Cruises, Moroccan National Tourism Office, Neos, Royal Air Maroc, Allianz Partners, Ita Airways, Mastercard, and Trenitalia. Despite an unstable international scenario, the network reports a 12% increase in leisure bookings for 2025 compared to 2024. CEO Adriano Apicella emphasizes the event's strategic importance and innovative approach to the tourism market.