We are happy to share the story behind some of our latest site inspections, to show how an incentive can and should be organised off the beaten path. As you know, at Italian Special Occasions DMC we are committed to promoting cultural and heritage tourism for...
At Italian Special Occasions DMC, we are very excited for 2019, the year in which three of our milestone projects will become fully operational. In 2018, we worked on many changes and focused on how to put into practice our philosophy aimed at transforming the way a...
We all know how it goes. A conference is planned, venue organised, key note speakers booked, the event publicised and delegate booking opened. Good event management, interesting themes and topics, a chance to network – that’s all it takes, isn’t it? Until fairly...
Did you know that winter is the best time to organise an event in Rome? Even in the cold and short of sunlight days, you can enjoy its beautiful scenography for all types of events. The reason that winter is a good time to host an event in Rome is because May, June...
For people who organise international events, the term Destination Management Company, or DMC, as we’ll refer to it in this article, is not new. But time is changing, and so is the role and definition of a DMC that constantly evolves to respond to the challenges...
Which Italian destination has three MICE districts and known to the world as the foodie paradise and birthplace of Ferrari? You guessed right, Emilia Romagna! In this post we are eager to showcase this wonderful region for business events and present key...
With the redesign of our website (to be launched very soon!), we also introduce a new feature here on the blog called “MICE Destination spotlight”. Each month, we want to highlight one Italian MICE destination and focus on venues and activities distinctive to the...
Why should you organise your next event in Italy? There are many obvious reasons! The delicious food, the welcoming mentality, the rich history, the endless shopping, the breath-taking nature, numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the excellent destination’s...
From 5 – 8 December I attended the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) in Cannes. A yearly event, it offers a platform for travel agents, event organisers, luxury hotels and venues, transportation companies and other service providers for the luxury market to...
Welcome back to our seasonal feature dedicated to Christmas Corporate Events in Italy: this is the third and last chapter of the initiative, aimed at companies that want to celebrate the end of the year with a unique experience abroad. At Italian Special Occasions...
This is the second article of our three-part series dedicated to Corporate Christmas Events in Italy, aimed at companies that want to celebrate the end of the year with a unique experience abroad. If you are tired of holiday parties and meetings no-one wants to go to,...
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...
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...
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...
Roman ruins, Baroque buildings, Art Nouveau and contemporary styles: Piedmont boasts an amazing architectural heritage. In particular, the region has been doing some outstanding work promoting contemporary art, and has gained significant credibility for its...
This simple infographic gives you ideas and tips on how to design, plan and execute an original corporate event with a long-last impact. If you would like to see how these concepts were put into practice in an authentic, luxury product launch by Italian Special...
