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WORKING TOGETHER With ever increasing interest in Italy as a destination for international association events, the Convention Bureau Italia is growing its network of suppliers to assist organisers further
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e pride ourselves on saving event organisers time,” offer dedicated convention bureaus and many local CVBs are says CBItalia’s Tobia Salvadori. “Our response time collaborating closely. Rome has a stunning new convention centre, to RFPs, for instance, is really fast.” MICO in Milan has been accredited as a ‘healthy Italy’s convention bureau is relatively young venue’, Florence is renewing its conference centre and Italy at hand but growing quickly. From just 20 members Turin has allocated funds to help attract large events. 7-9 November 2019 in July 2014, it now has 126 representing Italy’s strength in the international events market Rome more than 2,000 companies throughout the is shown by the size and calibre of conventions it’s Expected to be the most attracting such as last October’s International Bar industry. Bringing the country’s large network interactive MICE event of industry suppliers together, it is now able to Association Annual Conference in Rome and this ever, event organisers represent the destination at international trade month’s 24th World Congress of Dermatology, shows around the world as well as host its own. are invited to meet which is expected to attract 18,000 delegates to the Italian suppliers during And for international association event MiCo Milano Convention Centre. business sessions organisers, the national bureau offers a first Italy’s first national co-ordinated campaign, and experience point of contact with excellent knowledge of the Italy at Hand – The Movie, has been supported some fabulous event destination and guaranteed response times. by many suppliers to the industry and is designed locations in this Exciting changes are taking place at many to promote Italy’s magnificent event offer by glorious city. Italian cities: Rome, Bologna and Naples all now speaking with one voice.
Discover the campaign and members involved here: www.conventionbureauitalia.com www.italyathand.com
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THE DESTINATIONS OF ITALY at hand MILAN at hand
Eventing Milan Convention Bureau provides all the services needed to assist international association event organisers. With more than 100 carefully selected partners, and constantly expanding, it nurtures local relationships in order to exceed client expectations. Strategically promoting the city and matching clients and suppliers, EMCB has deep experience in the events field, offering a high standard of free and impartial services to international associations Known worldwide as Italy’s leading city, Milan offers a quality of life that is hard to beat: a mixture of business with beauty. Located at the heart of Europe, Milan has three international airports linking the city to all major destinations worldwide. Contact Elena Balestriero E:info@eventingmilan.it www.conventionbureaumilano.it
FLORENCE at hand
The Firenze Fiera Congress & Exhibition Center has a unique location in the heart of Florence and is ideal for a range of events. A group of three venues located next to each other, it offers: A masterpiece of Renaissance architecture, the Fortezza da Basso offers more than 80,000 sqm of space, of which 55,000 are covered. It combines perfectly restored historic locations (such as the Monumental Area and the Polveriera) with modern pavilions (such as the Spadolini and the Cavaniglia). Palazzo dei Congressi is situated in Villa Vittoria, a 19th-century villa that combines historic halls and modern facilities such as the beautiful Auditorium, which can host up to 1,000 people. Palazzo degli Affari is a flexible and multi-functional venue, arranged on five levels, with capacity for 1,800 people. Contact Annarita Buracchi E: buracchi@firenzefiera.it www.firenzefiera.it
ROME at hand
Roma Convention Center manages the two main convention centres in Rome available for large scale events: La Nuvola, designed by archistar Massimiliano Fuksas, and Palazzo dei Congressi, an impressive example of Rationalism in architecture. Both are located in EUR, a Roman district known worldwide for its grandeur. Ideal for any kind of event, both are easily accessible. The centre’s team aims to support organisers at every step from planning to dismantling, to make sure that everything runs smoothly. They can suggest different options and take care of every detail in order to truly enhance each event. Contact Francesca Maralli and Andrea Cianci E: f.maralli@romaeur.it; a.cianci@romaeur.it www.romaconventiongroup.it/it
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