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When Not to Plan an Incentive Trip to Italy (and What to Do Instead)
Incentive travel has long been the "gold standard" for rewarding high performers. The promise of a sunset over the Roman skyline or a private gala in a Venetian palace is a powerful motivator. However, in our years of experience at Italian Special Occasions, we have...
Magical and Discreet Place in Sicily for Private Events: Feudo San Pietro
In a world where many famous Mediterranean spots feel like crowded movie sets designed for tourists, finding an event place that offers true privacy and a deep connection to the land is a challenge. You want an event venue that doesn't just host your guests but moves...
Luxury corporate event trends in Italy for 2026
Luxury corporate event trends in Italy are changing—quietly, but decisively. For 2026, the shift is not about spectacle or scale; it is about intention, authorship, and responsibility. Companies planning high-end meetings, incentives, and leadership gatherings are no...
How to Apply Materiality in the Event Sector: Turning Sustainability From Words into Action
Every event begins long before the first guest arrives. It starts with a conversation, a purpose, a few open questions. And one of the first questions we now ask ourselves is: what really matters for this experience? Materiality helps us find that answer. It reveals...
Perfume-Making in Sicily: A Creative Team Building Experience at Feudo San Pietro
Summer 2025 marked the start of something truly special at Feudo San Pietro in Milazzo, Sicily: the launch of our natural essences perfume-making course, designed in collaboration with our co-brand Creative Italy. Set in an ancient hamlet with a peaceful garden at its...
Experience Sicily Between Sustainability and Unique Venues
As part of our seasonal site inspections exploring off-the-beaten-path destinations, we recently visited Sicily — a region bursting with authentic experiences and stunning event venues. We have selected four exceptional properties, each with a deep connection to the...