The DMC’s Role Evolution vs the Demand for Innovative Proposals
What are the effects of technology on a destination and its management companies? There are different aspects that should be taken into consideration. Technology has greatly helped the way people work and advertise, has made information easily accessible to all of us,...
Italian Special Events with the WOW Factor
Our DMC often receives requests for private or corporate events with the WOW factor. When we ask our clients to explain what they mean by an event with a WOW factor in Italy, the answer is always the same: something that surprises the audience. Nowadays, this is not...
Incentives & Team Building in Tuscia & Umbria: Diary of a Site Inspection
At Italians Special Occasions DMC we invest time to go and discover places, to study logistics, and to put venues and activities to the test. Our site inspections allow us to offer our Clients quality event venues and experiences that are off the beaten path. Some...
Corporate Travel & Events Off the Beaten Path
One of the core principles of our DMC is the selection and proposal of emerging or little-known destinations for M.I.C.E. in Italy. We suggest organizing your business travels and corporate events off the beaten path. But why? Whether you are organizing an incentive...
Why your next conference should be an unconference
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...
Italian Special Occasions DMC attends World Bridge Tourism event in London
On 2nd and 3rd November 2017 I attended the World Bridge Tourism London (WBT) as part of the World Bridge Tourism project supported by the EU. First of its kind, held at The Mermaid London it is a conference with B2B workshops that concentrates on bringing EU tourism...
Our year in overview
With an eventful year coming to a close, we are looking back at all the wonderful events we organized and attended and finalizing plans for 2017. When Italian Special Occasions DMC was launched in 2014 we put an innovative concept in place – presenting what Italy has...
Italian Special Occasions DMC at the International Luxury Travel Market – our takeaways
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...
Christmas Corporate Travel in Northern Italy: tips and ideas for your company
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...
Corporate Christmas Events in Southern Italy: original ideas for your company
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,...
Creative Corporate Experiences: Lights, Camera, Music, Action!
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...
Organizing a Corporate Event in Italy: Check Out Our Tips
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...
How to Choose your Event Venue abroad: 5 Tips
Finding the perfect event venue is crucial in the creation and execution of an unforgettable occasion, and is arguably the one decision that will have the largest impact on your event. But identifying the right event venue can be intimidating, as it can take up quite...
Turin: contemporary art for a creative corporate retreat
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...
Sights, sounds & textures of Abruzzo
Abruzzo is one of those mesmerizing Italian regions that has not (still) been hit by the mass-tourism radar. If you enjoy pristine landscapes, ancient villages, dramatic castles and artistic heritage, Abruzzo is the perfect destination for you. In fact, the region has...
How to plan the Perfect Corporate Event: Case Study
Earlier in 2015, Kérastase Brazil entrusted Italian Special Occasions DMC with a remarkable project: the organization of an unforgettable product launch and corporate gala dinner in Florence. At the end of the congress – which reunited Brazilian hair salons and...
Private Tours in Calabria’s Ancient Villages
Calabria is a great destination for special occasions off the beaten path. Its beautiful hamlets offer the ideal venue where to celebrate a family reunion, an alumni & friends gathering, a destination wedding, a corporate event or teambuilding experience. To add...10 reasons why you should visit Lake Maggiore
Set along the southern banks of the Alps between Lombardy and Piedmont, Lake Maggiore is Italy’s second-largest lake and, according to Travel + Leisure Magazine, “is the busiest and most untamed”. Its beautiful scenery has been a source of inspiration for a number of...Treasure hunting in the artistic cities of the Marche
Interest in the Marche region is on the rise – and this is no surprise. A combination for history, influence, nature and experience makes the Marche one of the most culturally interesting regions in Italy. Just to mention a few figures: there are approximately 100...Valle d’Itria: team building in the land of the Trulli
The Itria Valley is located in Italy’s heel, Apulia. Despite the name, it is not an actual valley but rather an extensive karst depression shaped by gentle ups and downs. The area is not only a feast for the eyes with its beautiful landscape, but also rich of history...Italy’s most beautiful mountain destinations
The Bel Paese boasts imposing mountain destinations with picturesque villages and evocative landscapes, framed by cultural traditions, gastronomic delicacies and a plethora of activities that can be enjoyed by both leisure and corporate groups. Up north, the Alps...
Winter team building & corporate meetings in Piedmont
Piedmont is a region of culinary excellences and famous wines, as well as unforgettable landscapes. Areas like the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato are dotted with ancient castles, towers and manor houses that are either open for tourist visits or that have become...
Roman Castles: a princely corporate retreat near Rome
“For a lot of employees, corporate retreats are dreaded events. And for good reason: At a bad corporate retreat, you might end up singing Kumbaya in the woods with your boss or falling backwards into the arms of a coworker to “build trust.” But it doesn’t have to be...Corporate golf: team building on Italy’s best courses
Forget Spain and Turkey… Italy is the hot golf destination! It may come as a surprise to some, but golf travel in Italy has been on the rise. And for a good reason too: Italian golf courses offer spectacular sceneries, quality services and facilities, and friendly...
Basilicata: bicycle itineraries and zip lining
The region of Basilicata in southern Italy is ideal for bicycle tourism and for team building activities on two wheels and not only, as we will discover in this post! Due to the low population density in Basilicata, local roads do not have many vehicles, which is...Fam Trip in the Maremma Tuscany: cultural, bicycle and gastronomic itineraries
What is the best way for a travel agency to get to know a new territory, its nature, history and traditions? By participating in authentic activities that reflect the local aspects in all their diversity. This is exactly what we at Italian Special Occasions DMC did...Mysterious Molise, a land to discover
Have you ever heard of Molise? It is a tiny region just above Italy’s heel, Apulia. It is not widely recognized as a tourist destination, yet it does offer some pretty cool attractions that make it worth visiting! Here is Italian Special Occasions DMC treasure trove...Incentive travel in the surprising Marche: nature, art, food
For some reason it is not one of Italy’s most famous regions, but the Marche (or Marches) surely deserves a top spot among the most rewarding areas to visit in the boot! Here are just a couple of jaw-dropping and interesting facts about the Marche: its historic towns...
