NEWSLETTER JULY 2008
We are already half way through 2008 and the summer is now upon us. We hope you are all enjoying it, that business is booming and that you are already thinking ahead for the autumn winter season looming up in the distance!
Very important Information - We have been busy filling in information about your company on our website and now it is up to you to make sure it is constantly updated, so the general public will get the correct information. If you still have not received details of log in and password, then please go to http://www.italiantouristboard.co.uk/users/login.php?jumpback=1&id_topic=1 and fill in the required information. This will take you to your own page where you can fill in your product offer by selecting regions, major destinations and activities. Your personal details will not go live and they will only be used by us to contact you via email to keep you updated. If you have any problem updating your details or logging in, please let us know immediately.
WORKSHOPS IN ITALY
Buy Lazio, Rome 18-21 September 2008.
XI edition of this successful workshop that promotes not only Rome, the Capital city but also its entire region with the multitude of products Lazio has to offer.
Vitae, Perugia 3-5 October 2008
To be held in Perugia the second edition of a workshop dedicated to free time, well being and quality of life also including hobbies.
Borsa del Turismo Montano – Trento 25-28 September
An ideal workshop held in the beautiful northern city of Trento if you wish to make contacts for the entire mountainous region. Although it is mainly ski orientated, there are also active holiday contacts to be made. An interesting and well organised event that has been very appreciated in the past.
BETA, Cecina 25-26 September 2008
Held in Cecina every year, this popular workshop focuses on agritourism, farm houses apartments and villas all over Italy.
Borsa dei Laghi- Brescia, 30th -4th Oct 2008
The XI edition of the “Italian Lakes Workshop offers the unique opportunity to explore the lakes area and meet with local tourism suppliers
Thermalia – Napoli, 26th-30thSept 2008
XIX edition of the spa resorts workshop, a great opportunity to meet representatives from thermal and curative resorts from all over Italy, together with relevant hoteliers and suppliers.
BTS-Borsa Turismo Sportivo, Montecatini, 16 th- 17 th Oct 2008
The XV edition of the only workshop specialised in sport tourism in Italy. An event that provides the meeting point for profitable negotiations and exchanges between foreign tour operators interested in this specific field of the Italian tourism market and representatives of local tourist boards, incoming travel agencies, fitness and spa centres, sport centres, hotels, farm holiday centres, camping sites and more.
Borsa del Turismo Archeologico, Paestum, 14-16 Nov 2008
XI edition of the Archaeological Tourism in Paestum, which is one of the most famous archaeological sites in Italy, The aim is to promote the archaeological tourism in Italy and especially in the Campania Region giving the opportunity to meet local suppliers and to visit the sites.
EXTRA INFO
BAY OF EXCELLENCE. It is a Consortium with deals with for any request concerning Naples and its province. For info : Solange Volpicella , tel+39 081 7640419, Mobile: +39 348 8362527, info@bayofexcellence.org , www.bayofexcellence.org
BOOK YOUR LOCAL LICENSED GUIDE in Rome, Florence & Venice directly with “Walk Inside Italy”
http://www.walksinsidevenice.com
http://www.walksinsideflorence.it/
http://www.walksinsiderome.com/
LOOKAT LAZIO An informative portal, popular and dynamic, about the products Latium has to offer. It provides information about accommodation, restaurants, curiosities, events, agricultural and food sale. For info: www.lookatlazio.com
MONASTERY TOURS. ZefiroWorld Tour Operator offers more than 300 Abbeys, Monasteries and Convents transformed in very fine hotels and properties. Located in the heart of the Art cities or in dominant positions in the countryside, these gorgeous places combine the historical ambiance of the cloisters and the frescoed rooms with all the modern comforts. For info +39-0669924684 Info@ZefiroWorld.it
NH HOTELS is launching a new portfolio of hotels called EDENH, which includes 3 properties in Italy- two in Sicily and one in Rapallo. For more information please visit the EDENH website www.edenh-resorts.com
RAWEL company offers the capacity of one aircraft DASH 8 configured with 78 seats for charters programmed to FLORENCE (Tuscany) Should you need more information about a quotation and aircraft availability, please contact: Vito Raccuglia - email: raccuglia@trawel.com ph: +44 7785924550
ROMEGUIDE 4YOU collects curiosities and peculiar sides of the Eternal City. Beyond historical and artistic sites well known over all the world, it suggests alternative walks trough the traditional quarters www.romeguide4you.com
RUSSOTT FINANCE established in 1988, leader in Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure market in Italy. The company owns and manage 4* hotels in Sicily (Giardini Naxos), Venice, Rome and Milan. All of them have meeting facilities.
For info: Valentina Liotta, valentinaliotta@russottfinance.com ,
Tel +44 20 73706188 , Mobile +44 785 3060828
SAN SALVADOR. This company has been operating for the last 20 years in Venice, offering boat’s services: For info: .Giulio 0039336809529 sansalvadorvenice@yahoo.it
SPOSIAMOVI. It is wedding planning company specialized in planning and coordinating weddings for foreign couples in the regions of Liguria, Piemonte, Marche, Umbria and Lazio . For Info: www.sposiamovi.it , Alice Fognani, Tel. +39 010 530086, info@sposiamovi.it .
EVENTS IN ITALY
MUSIC FESTIVAL IN LAKE COMO, 5-18 July 2008. Regione Lombardia presents the first edition of a music festival in Lake Como: Festival Como Città della Musica.. Arts in all its genres: opera, symphonic, ballet, pop etc. For more info: www.comofestival.org; promozione@comofestival.org ,
13th International Crafts Selling Exhibition, 29th Nov-8th Dec 2008
Fiera Milano – Nuovo Polo di Rho-Pero (Milano) Pav. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
The biggest handcraft event in the world where you can purchase everything from clothes to furniture at the most competitive prices. It is an ideal event for Christmas Shopping.
For info: www.artigianoinfiera.it , Gennaro Ascione tel.+44 02 31 911 980 ascione@gestionefiere.com
For more information on events please contact :
Diego Lanzoni diegolanzoni@italiantouristboard.co.uk 0207 399 3552 or
Ilenia Cocco cocco@italiantouristboard.co..uk 0207 399 3564.
Buon Lavoro!
Valerio Scoyni and Staff
ENIT UK and Ireland