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 Bari goes international
Bari is the capital of Puglia, a lively city still tied to traditions, all waiting to be discovered in the now fully-restored historic centre. It is the venue for many medical congresses organised by the local university, and for international trade shows at the Fiera del Levante trade fair centre, currently being extended. In November, the city hosted the World Peace Games. |
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HISTORIC HOTELS AND VENUES |
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 The Badia di Orvieto welcomes international meetings
The hotel complex set in an historic abbey in the Umbrian hills is targeting the international conference and incentive market, and is set to open a relaxation area in the near future. |
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 Palazzo Querini Stampalia is now available to private events
Palazzo Querini Stampalia, located near Saint Mark’s Square, is at once an historic palace, cultural foundation, library, museum, centre for worshops, and space for contemporary art exhibitions. |
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 The Diocesan Museum in Naples transforms itself into an exceptional events venue
It is located within the Baroque church of Santa Maria Donnaregina Nuova, and now also serves as an exceptional events venue in a setting adorned with gilding, marble inlays and frescoes by famous artists. |
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CONVENTION AND DESTINATION BUREAUS |
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 Torino Convention Bureau ready to welcome EMEC
Turin is to host the largest event of the European meetings industry. In welcoming the delegates, the TCB will highlight the potential of the city, declared “Italy’s dream destination” by Italia for Events. |
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 Hilton gets its third hotel in Sicily
The Excelsior Hilton Palermo is housed in a 19th century building in the city’s historic centre, and recently underwent substantial renovations for the Hilton rebranding. |
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 Atahotels opens a new hotel near Milan’s trade fair district
The 4-star Atathotel Expo Fiera is located near the new Milan-Rho trade fair complex, and has meeting spaces with a total capacity of 2,900. |
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 The Acaya Golf Resort in Lecce reopens under the DoubleTree by Hilton brand
The resort has been completely renovated and will reopen in spring with a range of new facilities. |
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 Many events held at the new 4-star BHR Treviso Hotel
Just two months since its opening, the Basso Hotels’ property just outside Treviso’s historic centre has already hosted a series of events for prestigious clients. |
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 Free meeting room at the Holiday Inn Milan Rho Fair
The hotel is offering free use of its 45-seater meeting room for every 15 nights booked until the end of August 2009. |
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INDUSTRY TRADE SHOWS IN ITALY |
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New luxury area for Naples’ Borsa Mediterranea del Turismo (BMT)
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The BMT trade fair showcases the tourism offer for the entire Mediterranean basin, and will be held from 3 to 5 April at the Fiera d’Oltremare exhibition centre in Naples. |
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