The pandemic has considerably impacted our work-life balance over the past two years. The work-from-home and lockdown policies have forced many to spend countless hours on devices, away from the physical company of their colleagues and friends. Today, many workers...
Do you believe that #eventscreatechange? We do! We believe in the power and positive impact that sustainable events can have on local communities and the environment at large. But to move in this direction and make a real difference, we need to look for the right...
Our mission has always been about nurturing and appreciating our beautiful surroundings in a sustainable way. From the moment we set ISO up, our core beliefs, values, mission and vision were all based around our commitment to sustainability and protecting our planet....
A virtual wine tasting is a perfect way to entertain and reward your clients and treat your colleagues. If done properly, it brings a touch of luxury and authenticity to your corporate events, making them memorable and successful. Many businesses are still trying to...
The ‘Si Dice in Italia’ itinerary is one that I’m truly proud of creating alongside my amazing team. Here at Italian Special Occasions, we are passionate and driven about the beauty, elegance and cultural worth that Italy has to offer. We are often tenacious in our...
The holiday season is approaching. We believe that it’s one of the best times for companies to show their employees appreciation after yet another difficult year! Whilst there are safe ways to organise in-person events in the office, many businesses are still unsure...
At Italian Special Occasions DMC & Events, we are always working on the creation of powerful travel experiences. We craft these experiences with passion and creativity to showcase Italy’s delightful destinations and authentic heritage. We are pleased to present to...
One of the most crucial and challenging decisions that you need to make when planning an event in Italy is where to host it. In fact, the venue can have a significant impact on your attendees’ experience. And many of your other decisions are influenced by the venue...
At Italian Special Occasions, we believe that virtual experiences are an excellent tool to inform, entertain and reward people worldwide. It’s precisely on these 3 concepts – learn, taste, win – that we created our unique virtual team building...
As of July 2021, many companies around the world are still focusing on virtual and hybrid events. At Italian Special Occasions DMC & Events, we believe that technology has helped and will always be a powerful tool in event management… but we also think that...
With homeworking becoming more common during the Covid-19 pandemic, the concept of “workation” has emerged in the world of tourism. But especially in 2021, we at Italian Special Occasions DMC & Events have noticed a shift in the kind of work-vacation that people...
As Italy reopens its borders to international travel, we are ready to organise Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events in complete safety at Italian Special Occasions DMC. We have always sustained that Italy is a top destination for MICE, and we are convinced...
First things first: what is Beyond Italy? We started to conceive and develop Beyond Italy during the first lockdown of 2020, when we took our time to think about the challenges of the events and travel sectors, of how to give a different meaning to tourism and...
We cannot change the world, but “little drops make a mighty ocean…” and we can all change the way we travel, deliver services, and organize events. Here is a special message from our founder Laura Notarbartolo and our partners in this adventure: Noemi Freixes (coach...
As the worldwide situation is still precarious due to the global Covid-19 pandemic and we deal with “the new normal” regarding the limits of events and travel, it’s not easy to plan anything. But this – the now – is the time to focus, think, visualize, exchange ideas...