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Rapallo: the charm of the Ligurian coast, a travel diary
Travel diary of a site inspection by María Zurita (Sales and Marketing Director at Italian Special Occasions DMC & Events). Early in the morning, I fling open the balcony doors and gaze out at the sea. The water, tinted in various shades of blue, is calm. On the...
Beyond Italy – Le Marche, an authentic destination for corporate retreats
Le Marche is a hidden gem offering the quintessential Italian experience but with few tourists. This region is ideally positioned between the dramatic Sibillini mountains and the tranquil Adriatic Sea coastline, offering all types of landscapes and seasonal...
Beyond Italy – Why you should choose Sicily for your next corporate event
Laura, CEO of Italian Special Occasions, Shares Her Passion for Sicily. I've always been deeply in love with Sicily; it's an intense relationship that has pursued me since childhood. Aside from my Sicilian roots, the island undoubtedly fuels my passion. The Strait of...
Lake Iseo and Franciacorta, a travel diary
Travel diary of a spring site inspection by María Zurita (Sales and Marketing Director at Italian Special Occasions DMC & Events). Thinking of Milan is inevitable when you hear speak of Lombardy. The region's capital has a well-deserved international reputation...
Case Study: How a corporate retreat in Piedmont transformed a team’s wellness and communication
Background A prominent company in the food and beverage sector sought our expertise to plan a corporate retreat. The aim was to discuss their annual objectives and address communication barriers stemming from cultural and geographical differences within their team....
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...