Conferenze e Fiere

🎶 Starting January 14, XFactor 2024 contestants will perform during 11 live music evenings aboard MSC Lirica, with weekly concerts at the Broadway theater and exclusive meet & greets. Partnership between MSC Cruises, Sky Brand Solutions, and Fremantle will continue until the 2025 edition. Passengers can join pre-castings for the next XFactor season until May, with the best auditions selected for the upcoming season's live auditions.

🛫 Omio's 2025 'Travel predictions' see a trend in overnight intercity travel, luxury night trains in England and Italy, and "capital and surroundings" trips expanding beyond major cities. The NowNext '24 report confirms the continued allure of capitals. Upcoming are a high-speed train from Barcelona to Toulouse by Renfe and a direct Amsterdam-London route by Eurostar. U.S. Congress changes are anticipated, while climate conditions may boost Mediterranean travel during cooler seasons. Notable events include Rome's Jubilee and Expo 2025 in Osaka. Omio forecasts popular destinations for 2025: Brighton (UK), Tromsø (Norway), Villajoyosa (Spain), Varenna (Italy), Nova Gorica (Slovenia), Folegandros (Greece), Tirana (Albania), Ahr Valley (Germany), Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania, USA), and Santa Barbara (California, USA). For more information, visit Omio and NowNext websites.

🌍 Italy features three destinations in the New York Times' list of 52 places to visit: Milan, in anticipation of the 2026 Winter Olympics, will offer public access to the Design Week in 2025 and is enhancing its appeal with exhibitions and historical restorations. The Rhaetian Trail is a 170 km path across Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige, and Lombardy, ideal for slow tourism and accessible via electric bike. Sicily's Divide is a 460 km route from Trapani to Catania, showcasing vineyards, historical villages, and archaeological sites. Meanwhile, Germany's Bild highlights Puglia as a trendy European destination, with its white sand beaches, trulli-lined streets in Alberobello, and local cuisine. Other emerging destinations for 2025 include Albania's Riviera, Slovenia for its hiking, and Georgia for its unique cultural and natural experiences. The list also mentions Jane Austen's England, celebrating her 250th birthday, and Amsterdam's 750th anniversary. New locations like Pakistan's Nangma Valley and Nuuk in Greenland are made accessible, and New York, celebrating its 400th anniversary in 2025, boasts a rich cultural scene including the reopening of the Frick Collection and the expansion of the New Museum.

🌽 On January 20 and 21, the 4th edition of 'Anteprima olio extravergine Dop Umbria' will take place, showcasing the regional olive oil season. Organized by Strade dell’olio evo dop Umbria, with the Chamber of Commerce and the municipality of Spoleto, the event will feature experiential olive oil tourism, offering tours focused on oil culture, landscapes, and art, and precedes the 'Frantoi aperti' event set for October 18 to November 16.

🚂 Over 2,000 passengers daily utilize the new Milan-Bolzano RegioExpress line since December 15. Franco Lucente, Arno Kompatscher, Daniel Alfreider, and Renzo Caramaschi announced the possibility of increasing services due to its success. The train departs Milan at 06:43 and Bolzano at 16:57, with the journey taking approximately 4 hours. This route supports the upcoming Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics by promoting rail travel. Operated by Trenord's 'Caravaggio' train, it includes multiple intermediate stops.

👤 Stefano Prete, Head of Corporate at Hospite S.r.l., invites contact for appointments during events via email at [email protected] or by calling +39 0422 1521 932.

✈️ Cathay Pacific resumes direct flights between Hong Kong and Rome Fiumicino from June 5, 2025. The seasonal summer service will run thrice weekly, adding to the five weekly flights from Milan Malpensa, which will increase to daily from March 30, 2025. Coinciding with Rome's 2025 Jubilee year, Cathay Pacific's return marks nearly 40 years since its first direct flights in 1986. The flights will use the Airbus A350-900. Six new cities, including Hyderabad in March, Dallas in April, Munich in June, and Brussels in August, will join Cathay Pacific's network by 2025, along with HK Express launching flights to Sendai in January, targeting 100 global destinations by 2025.

🚂 From January 24-26, 2025, the 'Treno delle terme' connects Milan to Abano Terme. Organized by FS Treni Turistici Italiani, Fondazione FS, and Duegi Editrice, train enthusiasts can purchase dedicated tourist packages. Events include station tours, photo exhibitions, model train displays, and swap meets. Accommodation packages are available for wellness center experiences. The train departs Milan on January 24 at 14:25.

💰 Europ Assistance collaborates with Naar Bespoke Travel starting January 1, 2025. The partnership provides the exclusive "Peace of Mind" insurance policy for Naar's clients, covering trip cancellation, travel assistance, medical expenses, liability, and luggage. Additional options "Peace of Mind+" and "Peace of Mind Care" offer extended protections and medical expense coverage up to unlimited. Quick Assistance platform included for medical aid via smartphones. The agreement covers Italy, France, Germany, and Benelux.

🏚 During the January 16th event of 'Parole in Viaggio' by Kel 12, attendees will explore ancient Egypt, with National Geographic Italia's director Marco Cattaneo, journalist Massimo Polidoro, and Kel 12 archaeologists Dante Bartoli and Alessandro Fumagalli. The free event requires reservation and is set at Palazzo Castiglioni, Milan at 19:00, also available via live streaming at kel12.com.