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,...
Overtourism Awareness Month
August is Italy’s busiest tourist month. The mass influx of visitors in popular destinations puts a strain on the local environment and communities. And so the debate restarts, about how to manage or whether to limit tourism in areas like the Cinque Terre and the...
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...
#EventWell17 – Boost delegates’ productivity with healthier and more active events
We’ve been following closely the wonderful #EventWell17 campaign launched in the UK to promote wellbeing in the events industry. According to the EventWell website “in the UK stress accounts for 45% of lost work days and over 1.3 million people have suffered from...Incentive Travel in Italy
Incentive Travel in Italy Strengthen business relationships while enjoying local activities Allow us to design engaging incentive travel experiences in Italy – a country defined by its traditions of art, gastronomy and winemaking – to both reward and delight your...
How to incorporate wellness and wellbeing into your event in Tuscany
There are few trends shaping our industry in 2017, among them wellness and wellbeing. Wellness refers to physical health and active lifestyle. Wellbeing takes a more holistic approach towards finding balance between social and professional life and achieving a more...
Corporate Christmas Party Ideas in Italy
Last year we saw a trend towards celebrating corporate Christmas parties abroad. Therefore, we decided to write this article and share with your company Christmas party ideas, not leaving the planning for last moment. There is no better way to reward your employees...
How Italian Special Occasions DMC is innovating
When I founded Italian Special Occasions DMC in 2014, innovation was in the core of our mission and vision. Before launching the company, I worked and travelled all over the world. I lived in London, Spain and Brazil. I had the opportunity to develop the product in...
Exploring Italy’s most beautiful wineries and vineyards
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...