Case study: Off-site meeting with team-building activities for a sales team
Challenge We received an off-site meeting request from the HR Manager of a Swedish high-tech company for a group of 23 people. Towards the end of November each year, the CEO meets with the sales managers to review the past year, assess any challenges, make improvement...
Winter in Amalfi, a travel diary
Travel diary of a winter site inspection by María Zurita (Sales and Marketing Director at Italian Special Occasions DMC & Events). After so many years of constant travelling, it often happens to me: if I wake up in the middle of the night or during the early...
The Journey of Italian Special Occasions DMC & Events
Born to an English mother and a Sicilian father, Laura Notarbartolo’s upbringing was a mix of diverse influences, fostering a love for languages, travel, and the hidden gems of her native Italy. After more than a decade of travelling worldwide as a contract and...
6 tips to plan your conference in Italy in 2024
As 2024 approaches, it is time to plan and find the best solution for creating and executing a stress-free and successful conference. If you are looking for a beautiful event destination and innovative ways to design your congress in a sustainable and memorable way,...
Roman journey: an exclusive event to unearth the past through wine, food, and music
Last May, our event planning company had the privilege of curating a unique and unforgettable experience for a client: an important foreign company in the medical diagnostics field wished to organise an exclusive event centred around the rich culture of Rome to...
Breaking the cycle of overtourism: how NOT to plan an event in Venice
Despite the large crowds, the clichés and the narrative that travellers are more conscious about sustainability, Venice is once again on everyone’s bucket list. This includes tourists and even companies that want to plan an event in Venice for large groups. We...
Materiality in the events sector: all you need to know
American author, motivational speaker, and professor Leo Buscaglia once said, “Change is the end result of all true learning.” In our quest to become an evermore sustainable event planning and destination management company at Italian Special Occasions DMC...
Creating positive impact events: 3 mistakes to avoid
Imagine planning an event on a sun-kissed Mediterranean island full of artistic and culinary traditions, ancient history and natural treasures like Sicily… Whether you are planning a corporate conference, a family holiday tour, or a destination wedding, it’s...
How to plan the perfect team workation in Italy in 2023
What is one of the proven approaches to open new ways of thinking, release creativity, increase productivity and ensure well-being? Planning a team workation abroad! That’s because – away from the routine of daily life – a new environment and cultural...
Are you ready for events with a positive impact in 2023?
Throughout 2022, we at Italian Special Occasions DMC & Events worked on activities that can help us write a new narrative to #flipthescript and positively transform the events sector. Being a small business has never deterred us. We know that we cannot change the...
How to plan a corporate retreat that is innovative and sustainable
Is it possible to plan a corporate retreat that helps develop a more cultural, sustainable and creative M.I.C.E. industry while guaranteeing well-being and fun for participants? Yes, it is! At Italian Special Occasions DMC & Events (ISO DMC), we are happy to share...
An extraordinary staff anniversary celebration in Rome for the European Space Agency
On 24 June 2022, we at Italian Special Occasions DMC & Events had the honour to organise the staff anniversary celebration for the European Space Agency (ESA). Due to the uncertainty of Covid-19, the company gala dinner in Rome, Italy, was confirmed only two...
Best team building activities for creativity, wellness and sustainability: crafts with artisans!
One of the challenges that many companies face is creating a more genuine connection among employees to improve communication and teamwork. Team building is the solution, but finding appropriate and practical experiences that are not dull is not always easy. Based on...