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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...
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...