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🏡 Laurent Gardinier, President of Relais & Châteaux, emphasized the importance of motivating employees to ensure optimal guest care at the Luxury Hospitality Conference. Relais & Châteaux, celebrating 70 years, strives to offer the best hospitality experience by making guests feel at home, rather than in a hotel room, through personalized care.

🐕 Federalberghi Milano, in collaboration with Capac Politecnico del Commercio e del Turismo, Acad, and Ente Bilaterale Alberghi di Milano, is offering a free 8-hour training course on November 11 for hospitality businesses interested in improving pet services. The course, supported by Ceva, PoliDesign, and Food4Do, will cover topics like pet management in public spaces, legal aspects, Pet Design, and dog nutrition. Participants must be up-to-date with payments to the Ente Bilaterale to attend for free. A final test will conclude the session. For details, call 02 9830768.

🖤 Ristorante Guarini in Torino, opened July 2019, is hosting a special event on Friday, September 27, at 5:30 PM. The event features a photography project by Piero Ottaviano, showcasing chef Luca Varone's dishes against the backdrop of architect Guarino Guarini's work. The exhibition is part of the Terra Madre Salone del Gusto OFF calendar. Address: Via Guarino Guarini 1B, Torino. Open Mon-Sun 7-11 PM, Sat-Sun 12-3 PM, closed Tuesday.

🍸 Sebastiano Villatora, from Antico Caffè Torinese, won the best drink list at the third Trieste Cocktail Week held in Trieste from September 9-15. Rocco Porcelli from the 040 Group clinched the "speed round" sponsored by Martini on Sunday at Pier the Roof. The event involved 17 cocktail bars, 4 restaurants, and 2 boutiques, with main sponsors Nonino and Proposta Spirits. Organized by Freshmedia and Intraprendi, co-organized by the Municipality of Trieste and Trieste Convention and Visitors Bureau, supported by various local bodies and entities.

🌱 EcoWorldHotel Academy, founded by CEO Alessandro Bisceglia, offers sustainability training for hoteliers and teams across Italy, focusing on environmental awareness. Key courses include 'Bio Breakfast', 'Room Management and Cleaning', and 'Green Communication'. The program encourages active employee engagement to foster sustainable tourism. EcoWorldHotel also provides a "Go to Eco Hotel" program for hotels seeking environmental certification.

🗒 Chef Francesco Giuliano launches "La cucina favolosa," a book celebrating Sicilian culinary tradition with 20 stories and recipes, including iconic dishes like formaggio all'argentiera and cannoli. His 10-year-old daughter, Anna, designed the cover, featuring a manga that reflects Sicilian maiolicas. The book aims to preserve and pass on Sicilian gastronomic heritage by intertwining food with culture and storytelling, catering to all ages with both educational and entertaining content.

🍺 Vincenzo Palladino from BQB Pub in Piobesi Torinese (TO) won the best beer pourer for North-West Italy in the first semi-final of Stella Artois Draught Masters Italia's fifth edition on September 11 in Alessandria. Competing among 20 top pourers, he moves closer to the national final with only 8 spots available. Future semi-finals will occur on September 17 in Bagnolo (VI), October 15 in Rome, and October 22 in Naples. Finalists vie for a free beer supply and a Belgian Experience at Stella Artois brewery.

🍸 Located in the heart of Lecce, Folia, a bar devoted to mixology and sustainability, celebrated its one-year anniversary. Federico D’Agati, the mind behind Folia, has infused sustainability into the menu and minimalist design of the bar, using recycled materials for furnishings. Drinks such as the Wes Anderson and Milf Punch are offered for 10 euros alongside a seasonal rotation of fresh ingredients and home-made preparations. Additionally, Folia serves international tapas and desserts, providing a complete food and drink experience on its two levels, including a terrace with church views.

🏠 Renting out your vacation home can provide extra income but requires careful management and strategic planning. Key benefits of automated check-in systems like Chekin include convenience for owners and guests, administrative reduction, and compliance with local regulations. By fully understanding the rental market and identifying target renters, property owners can effectively position their properties. Chekin offers tools to simplify guest management and ensure legal compliance, potentially leading to increased bookings and revenue.

☕ Over 20 SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) Italian judges from various regions participated in an exclusive workshop at the Simonelli Group Campus to delve into the latest calibration techniques for coffee competitions. The event is vital for continuous judge training, ensuring high and consistent standards. Fabio Sipione, coordinator of SCA Italy judges, emphasized the importance of ongoing training for the upcoming SCA regional championships. Alberto Polojac, the new coordinator of SCA Italy, highlighted the rising level of international competitions and the prowess of Italian competitors, attributing success to the well-trained judges. The workshop focused on new Latte Art calibration rules and Coffee in Good Spirits (CGIS) calibration. Marco Feliziani, CEO of Simonelli Group, expressed pride in hosting the SCA Italy-organized workshop, reflecting the company's commitment to knowledge sharing and constant updating.