Conferenze e Fiere

🏙 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.

✈ Starting May 28, Eva Air will operate four weekly flights from Milan Malpensa to Taipei with Boeing B787-9 aircraft featuring Economy, Premium Economy, and Royal Laurel classes. The new Premium Economy Class offers 28 seats with a 2-3-2 configuration, 42 inches of pitch, and a cradle recline of 8 inches. Each seat is equipped with a 15.6-inch widescreen monitor, multifunctional entertainment system control, USB ports, and a power outlet. The seats are wheelchair-accessible, and Eva Air has partnered with Hunter for elegantly designed amenity kits in Premium Economy.

✈ Wizz Air launches new routes connecting Bergamo and Bari with Chisinau, Moldova, starting October 26 for Bergamo with 4 weekly flights and October 28 for Bari with 3 weekly flights. Corporate Communications Manager Salvatore Gabriele Imperiale emphasizes Italy as a key destination and Wizz Air's commitment to accessible and affordable flights.

🏎 From April 24 to 27, 2025, Rome will host the Anantara Concorso Roma, an exclusive event for historic cars organized by Anantara Hotels & Resorts. The event will showcase rare Italian cars such as Ferrari and Lamborghini from private collections worldwide. An international jury led by Adolfo Orsi Jr will judge the cars, and the public can view them on April 26 and 27 at Casina Valadier. Technogym will enhance the event with wellness sessions and healthy breakfasts. William Heinecke, founder of Minor International, is honored to announce the event. The event also supports a charitable initiative for ACLI Roma by funding a refrigerated van for food surplus recovery. Rome's Tourism Councilor Alessandro Onorato highlights the event's alignment with the city's luxury tourism and high-profile event strategy, aiming to position Rome as a competitive luxury travel destination with a positive economic and social impact.

🛫 From 24 April, Georgian Airways to connect Tbilisi with Forlì, Italy via a weekly flight every Thursday. This new route marks Forlì as the third international destination offered, alongside Vienna and Katowice. The service aims to strengthen Italian-Georgian ties, offering both tourism and business opportunities. Georgian Airways highlighted Forlì's strategic importance in health and wellness, fitting into a broader development plan for international routes by F.A.

🏌️ The 13th "Amazing Thailand & Thai Airways Golf Cup" starts on March 22, with a final on September 21 at Albarella Golf Links. The tournament features 10 stages across Italian golf clubs and offers travel trolley prizes. Partnered with Rotary golf international for 5 stages plus the national final, it's recognized by the Italian Golf Awards 2025 in the 'Golf Circuits' category.

✈️ "Torino Airport incontra le agenzie di viaggi" workshop highlighted Torino's summer network and new services with over 90 travel agents and 17 exhibitors including airlines, tourism boards and tour operators. New routes announced for summer 2025: Sharm el Sheikh, Chisinau by Flyone, Bucharest by Dan Air, Olbia by Ita Airways. Attendees included representatives from Belgium, Israel, Spain (Catalonia), and airlines like Air France-KLM, FlyOne, ITA Airways, Lufthansa/Air Dolomiti, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, Vueling. The event facilitated one-on-one meetings to connect agents with exhibitors.