Destinations & Seasonality, Event Venues
As part of our seasonal site inspections exploring off-the-beaten-path destinations, we recently visited Sicily — a region bursting with authentic experiences and stunning event venues. We have selected four exceptional properties, each with a deep connection to the...
Corporate Events, Incentives, Team Building
Are you looking for a luxury event planner in Italy to organize an unforgettable, productive and successful event of the highest quality? Perhaps you want to organize a luxury event to inspire your group with authentic team building experiences, or to motivate your...
Destinations & Seasonality
Today, the term “off the beaten path” is frequently used in the tourism and MICE sectors. At Italian Special Occasions DMC, we believe it has different meanings. For example, we conceive it as a way to lead people to organize their event in Italy after considering it...
Destinations & Seasonality
Our upcoming documentary #sicilyoffthebeatenpath will present Sicily in a different way, showcasing the unknown territory, local stories and authentic activities. The project is the result of the collaboration between Italian Special Occasions DMC, video maker Farhan...
Destinations & Seasonality
Do you know that feeling when you get lost and then end up stumbling upon an unknown, wonderful place to visit? This sensation of wonder and excitement is exactly what we aim to make our clients feel, whether they are leisure groups looking for tailor-made holidays or...
Destinations & Seasonality, Corporate Events, Event Venues
More and more organizations, businesses and individuals are interested in being socially responsible. An event is the perfect way for you to launch a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative or to incorporate practices that benefit the local society, economy...
Destinations & Seasonality
There are some amazing ladies that are behind important changes in the Messinese territory, one of the lesser-known areas of the island that is the protagonist of our #sicilyoffthebeatenpath documentary. In this article we will present them in a nutshell, you will...
Destinations & Seasonality, News
As you might have seen in our latest social media posts, we have been involved in a project called #sicilyoffthebeatenpath. We have shared only some hints so far, but now we are delighted to present the documentary in more detail. People, ideas and objectives...
Corporate Events, Product Launches
The launch of a new product or service has to be well planned from A – Z. Whether public or internal, the event requires significant investment. When you add an international element, you will encounter a new set of challenges. Italian Special Occasions DMC...
Tailor-made Tours & Holidays, Wine & Food, Bleisure
Italy is the land of art and wine bonanza, a paradise for foodies and art lovers. Regions such as Tuscany and Piedmont pop immediately in mind, thanks to the “wine shires” of Chianti and Langhe, and to the cities of classic and contemporary art like Florence and...
Corporate Events, Gala Dinners
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,...
Tailor-made Tours & Holidays, Wine & Food
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...
Tailor-made Tours & Holidays, Wine & Food, Bleisure
Sicily is the island of citrus fruits. The presence of citrus plants is deeply rooted in the local territory, both in its environment – characterized by evergreen gardens dotted with evocative orange and yellow fruits – and its typical cuisine. Citrus becomes the...
Destinations & Seasonality, Destination Weddings
An ever-increasing number of couples are looking for unique and authentic ways to celebrate their wedding. They demand meaningful experiences not just for themselves but also for their guests, especially in the case of a destination wedding in another cultural...
Destinations & Seasonality
Here are some tips to inspire you with original venues and activities for you to consider for your next Italian event – whether it is a wedding, corporate meeting, family & friends’ reunion, or foodie event. UPCOMING SEASON: AUTUMN Our top destination...
Destinations & Seasonality
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...
Tailor-made Tours & Holidays, Bleisure
“To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is to not have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything”. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe German writer, philosopher and statesman von Goethe had got right already in...
Tailor-made Tours & Holidays
Spring time is the perfect time to visit Sicily, and a group of friends from the United States took advantage of this wonderful season to organize a fun trip and meet up in the Mediterranean island. And who did they contact to plan and follow their unique experience?...
