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 Wellness facilities increasing on the Portofino Coast
On this famous strip of land dotted with picturesque villages, many of the historic hotels overlooking the sea are building spa facilities that make use of the therapeutic properties of the salt water. |
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CONFERENCE AND EVENT VENUES |
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 Academia Barilla turns Italian cuisine into an experience
The multipurpose culinary centre in Parma creates projects for corporate groups, which make up 70% of its client base. |
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New conference centre at the foot of the Chianti hills, 30 km south of Florence
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The Grande Mela Business & Convention Centre offers 3,000 sqm of space in one of the most beautiful landscapes in Europe, where the Chianti hills slope towards the Arno river. |
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 Como’s Aero Club now available for events with a 2,000 sqm hangar overlooking the lake
Como’s historic water airport, founded in 1930, is the last of its kind in operation in Italy today, and is also a seaplane flying school. |
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 An original, multifunctional venue shaped like a caterpillar for Chianciano Terme in Tuscany
Built using innovative technology and light materials, it has a sheltered area of 1,440 sqm and can be used for events, concerts, conferences and sports. |
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Bramante Events on the trail of Caravaggio
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For 2008, the Rome-based DMC has devised a new travel incentive programme: a tour taking in the cities that hosted the famous Italian artist. |
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Hotel chains in Italy: occupancy rate decreases, but average revenue per room rises
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AICA, the Italian Association of Hotel Chains that groups national and international players, has presented figures for 2007 and its forecasts for 2008. |
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HISTORIC HOTELS AND VENUES |
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 Park Hotel Villa Grazioli sees rise in small groups for quality incentive events
The 4-star hotel set in a 16th century villa in the Roman Castles area, 20 km from the city, is an increasingly popular venue for incentive and team-building activities. |
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 A large marquee doubles capacity for meetings and events at Rome’s Castello della Castelluccia
Fully heated, the marquee can accommodate up to 500 people and supplements the castle's three other spaces for 90,130 and 200 delegates. |
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Starwood Hotels sells in Venice
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The hotel group has signed a preliminary contract to sell some of its property assets to EstCapital: the Westin Excelsior and Hotel Des Bains, both in Venice Lido, and the Hotel Villa Cipriani at Asolo, 80 km north-west of Venice. |
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 The first Doubletree by Hilton hotel to open in October in Milan
It will be located in the north of the city, near the Fieramilanocity trade fair district, with a shuttle link to the new out-of-town fair area. |
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 Endar chalks up over 500 events in 2007
Positive results for the Venetian company specialising in technical services for conferences. The secrets of its success: its 50 years of experience and the most cutting-edge technology on the market. |
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