ITALY AT WORLD TRAVEL MARKET 2018 STAND EU50/EU200 EXCEL CENTRE

Discover why there's even more to cherish in Italy!

Explore 16 regions and meet with local DMCs, hotel chains and transport suppliers who are keen on showing you a myriad of opportunities on offer. Don't forget to come for an aperitif at our Aperitivo Bar open before lunch and late afternoon.  

Join us at stand EU50/EU200 and live in the moment in Italy!

Matera is European Capital of Cultural 2019

Matera, famous for its cave dwellings is the European Capital of Culture in 2019. A series of events are programmed throughout the year. Learn more on: www.matera-basilicata2019.it and visit their stand at EU50/EU200

Celebrate Leonardo da Vinci 500th year anniversary

2019 will be the 500th year death anniversary of Leonardo Da Vinci and there will be several unique events celebrating his life and work. Learn more at the Milan presentation on 5 Nov. Room NG17 at 2pm.

“Double your journey” new tourism offer by two very different but equally beautiful regions: Lombardy and Puglia. The majesty of Renaissance cities and the tranquillity of the lakes in Lombardy marry the dramatic coastline and white-washed towns in Puglia. Learn more at their presentation on 5 Nov. Room NG17 at 3pm

“Le Marche even closer now with the EasyJet direct flight from London-Gatwick to Ancona” Rolling hills, pristine seaside resorts and stunning art cities in Le Marche are easily reached with this new direct flight. Learn more at their presentation on 5 Nov. Room NG17 at 4pm

“Networking Aperitivo by Piedmont Region – nominated Top Region to visit in 2019 by Lonely Planet”

Lonely Planet nominated Piedmont as the must visit region in 2019 and quoted in the highlights “Turin, which has flourishing contemporary arts and electronic music scenes, 'sublimely remote Alpine walking trails' and 'a clutch of exquisitely bucolic villages and valleys offering up arguably Italy's best red wine' – Piazza Italia 5-5.30pm on 5 November

“Borghi, a new way to explore Italy” learn more on how you can get a real taste of authentic Italy in a “borgo” or small hamlet where ancient traditions are still alive and waiting for you to be discovered. Presentation on 6 Nov, Room NG4 at 3pm

“Calabria, land of the Mediterranean Diet and longevity” learn more about this southern Italy region and its typical healthy cuisine, its longevity secret with acclaimed chef Francesco Mazzei. Presentation on 7 Nov. Room NG4 at 12.30pm

Live in the Moment in Italy! See you at stand EU50/EU200!

NB: let us know if you wish to participate to any of the events above by sending an e-mail to: press.london@enit.it