According to preliminary data for the 2016 harvest analyzed by Coldiretti, the Italian farmers’ association, Italy is set to confirm its leadership position as the top wine producer in the world, ahead of France and Spain. The 2016 harvest started in Italy on August...
If you are planning a special event in Italy – such as a corporate event, incentive travel, destination wedding or family reunion – hiring an Italian Destination Management Company (DMC) can make the difference in the stress-free, flawless execution of such an...
Here we are with our seasonal appointment regarding cultural and gastronomic events around Italy. The months of September and October are packed with enticing events spanning throughout cinema, painting exhibitions and delicious food festivals. Let’s begin with a...
Sustainability has always been at the heart of our philosophy, ever since the inception and foundation of Italian Special Occasions DMC (ISO). In our articles we often mention the importance of sustainable tourism for the conservation of resources and the environment,...
In last week’s article we highlighted four regions across Italy that are great destinations for off-the-beaten-path travel in off-peak seasons. Today, we would like to focus on seasonal activities for groups, proposing some ideas for both grown-ups and little ones....
“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.” – Anonymous Traveling with your loved ones, whether family or friends, can be an extremely enriching experience. It can allow you to strengthen relationships, to discover new sensations and new aspects...
If you love movies, the summer breeze and Italian lifestyle, then it doesn’t get much better than this: moonlit movie nights under the starry summer sky, with a delicious gelato in hand! Between June and September, Italy hosts a number of open-air cinemas. They can be...
Foodies are increasingly interested in winery tours that go beyond simple wine tasting: they wish to witness winemaking in a more authentic, deeper way. In other words, travelers are not looking for tours: they are looking for proper wine experiences. At Italian...
They hail all the way from San Diego. They enjoy Italian literature, particularly the works of Sicilian writers such as Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa (Il Gattopardo) and Andrea Camilleri. When they travel, their wish is to broaden their already rich cultural horizon,...
We are thrilled to announce that Laura Notarbartolo, the founder of Italian Special Occasions DMC, was interviewed by Italy Magazine, the world’s most trusted source for everything authentically Italian. This publication is produced by an international community of...
Welcome back to our monthly “rendez-vous” with event tips and hidden gems identified by the experts of a territory: the locals! For us at Italian Special Occasions DMC, the locals are a constant source of inspiration in the creation of authentic activities and in...
The organization of creative corporate experiences is a very requested service in our own knowledge as Destination Management Company. And so, this week, we want to share with you some of our ideas and tips for authentic and unique event management. The basics The...
One of the things that we love doing at Italian Special Occasions DMC, is to get lost in the small roads of Italy and discover new hidden destinations: magnificent hilltop villages, awe-inspiring landscapes, homemade cuisine and cultural attractions. Another thing we...
The Via Francigena (or Via Romea) is an ancient pilgrims’ route that goes from Canterbury to Rome. This, at least, is the official and traditional concept of the path. But actually, apart from visiting the city of the martyrdom of St. Peter and St. Paul, during...
We are happy to report that our team at Italian Special Occasions DMC has just wrapped up one of our most exciting and challenging corporate events of the year: LS Retail’s conneXion Rome. Four hundred attendees from more than 45 countries descended on the Eternal...