To give clients a unique, refined experience UVE Rooms & Wine Bar in La Morra (CN) has created a collection of Christmas gift vouchers.

A relais inspired by the wines of the Langhe

Ideal for the festive season, these vouchers allow travellers to give, or treat themselves to, an exclusive stay or gourmet moment in one of the most charming corners of Piedmont. Set in a restored historic building in one of Italy’s most beautiful small towns, UVE Rooms & Wine Bar is a boutique relais with just eight rooms, each inspired by the wines of the Langhe and decorated with contemporary artworks.  

Gift vouchers for dining and accommodation

The UVE gift vouchers are available in several formats from gastronomic experiences that start with an aperitif for two, paired with seasonal specialties, to a selection of local cheeses and cold cuts. A three-course dinner at the UVE restaurant offers an introduction to the region’s celebrated food and wine culture. Accommodation vouchers include one- or two-night stays in deluxe rooms or suites, complete with a welcome drink, breakfast, and late check-out for two guests. All vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase, ensuring maximum flexibility for the recipient and an easy-to-sell product for travel partners.

A thoughtful gift, a memorable experience

UVE Rooms & Wine Bar combines design, comfort and the unmistakable charm in the Langhe hills and its vouchers are an ideal gift idea for anyone looking for meaningful, experiential presents.  

The Rimini 4 Seasons Collection is the 2025-26 claim from VisitRimini. 

A campaign beyond stereotypes 

Rimini’s new campaign is a ‘courageous’ challenge that does away with traditional images of the destination to focus on graphics with a wink at fashion and the memory of the movie director Federico Fellini. “We aim at overcoming the stereotype of a Rimini linked to the seaside and to seasonality,-  explains Coralie Delaubert, destination manager VisitRimini. -We are building a communication model that combines innovation, technology and strategic vision, to present Rimini as an authentic, dynamic destination that inspires and involves. Each image carries a simple message: Rimini surprises.”

“An unexpected, contemporay, international and even glamorous Rimini”

The campaign will position Rimini as one of the great international fashion and lifestyle brands, “telling of a city that is capable of evolving and telling its story with uncommon languages,- adds the Michele Lari councillor for sport and culture, -also in relation to an urban change that presents the city in an innovative and up-to-date way. This campaign is a new starting point, enhancing a destination that does not end with the summer, but extends to the four seasons.” Tomaso Perino, creativity & design manager of Italian Exhibition Group explains the "search for an elegant and essential visual language, showing a Rimini that is unexpected, contemporary,  international and even glamorous.” 

LEDs, totems and GOTVs 

Planned with the Urban Vision Group media company on a network of 164 installations nationwide, the Rimini 4 Seasons Collection campaign starts with maxi urban LEDs in Rome and Milan and continues on totems and GoTVs, on the motorway network.  Coloured icons intertwined with the letters of the word “Rimini” represent the six pillars of the city’s tourism offering - sea, nature, culture, sport, food & wine and wellness 

The Christmas Village in the little village of Grazzano Visconti is an enchantment not to be missed.

Christmas celebrations and a market

In the village of Grazzano Visconti, not far from Piacenza in the Emilia Romagna region, from mid-November, every weekend, and then every day from 26 December to 6 January 2026 (excluding 31 December), the streets will be transformed into a magical Christmas Village.  In addition to the long-awaited Christmas market, the 2025 novelty will be the Elves' Village, with a workshop for writing wish letters and a post office to send letters to Father Christmas, who will meet the children inside his little house. 

A Santa Clause rollercoaster and a gospel choir

Another 2025 novelty will be Santa's Big Sleigh, a playful rollercoaster for the little ones, while there will also be a skating rink and a Taboga slide. Every day at 4 p.m., the Village 's central stage will light up with a rich programme of shows: from gospel choirs to bands and Christmas music.

Over a hundred food and souvenir stalls 

In the market visitors will find as many as 80 exhibition stands dedicated to Christmas-related hobbies and crafts, perfect for unique and special gifts, as well as 20 stands entirely dedicated to food and wine with sweet and savoury specialties, spiced wines, freshly baked Christmas cakes and craft beers.  And there will be guided tours of the village’s castle, an opportunity to discover the history of this enchanted place. For information: https://www.facebook.com/events/662383493601732

“Lombardy is increasingly asserting itself as a destination of excellence for international golf tourism,’ said Barbara Mazzali, Lombardy regionak tourism, territorial marketing and fashion councillor.

Lombardy is a leader on the luxury golf scene

“Golf, continued the councillor, “is a fast-growing segment that combines sport, nature and lifestyle.” The Lombardy region is just  back from the International Golf Travel Market in Cannes, where it presented its tourism offer combining culture, sport, landscapes, efficiency and high quality accommodation. This participation confirmed Lombardy's role as a destination of excellence on the international luxury golf scene, a fast-growing segment that combines sport, nature and lifestyle.

Over 70 golf courses in varied landscapes

Lombardy has over 70 golf courses from those in the vineyards of Franciacorta to the historic villas of Brianza, and from the lakes of Como and Garda to the landscapes of Pavia and the hills of Varese. "We offer not just sport, but experiences such as exclusive resorts, starred restaurants and wellness centres immersed in nature and in towns that preserve art and tradition. The strength of Lombardy's tourist offer is knowing how to combine culture, sport, landscapes, efficiency and high quality accommodation,” said the councillor.

Lombardy has 29% of Italian golfers

In 2024 the region confirmed its leadership at a national level, with 27,225 members, equal to 29% of Italian golfers, and the highest concentration of courses with 18 holes or more (28 in total). But in Lombardy, golf is not just sport: it is authenticity, elegance and sustainability. “Our goal is to promote golf as a strategic lever to enhance Lombardy's landscape and cultural heritage. We want to attract high-profile tourists, deseasonalize flows, and create an integrated system that combines sport, food and wine, and culture'.

Neos has opened sales for flights on the New York-Bari route, which will resume on 2 June 2026.

Twice weekly JFK-Bari flights

The twice weekly flights will be on every Tuesdays and Fridays departing from Bari at 11.35am and arriving at 2.50pm (local time), Tuesdays and Fridays. The return flights from JFK New York at 5pm and arrive at 7.40am (next day) on Mondays and Thursdays. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operating on the route is configured in two classes of service - Premium and Economy - and can accommodate 355 seats.

Working with local travel agencies 

‘The doubling of frequencies,’ said the president of Aeroporti di Puglia, Antonio Maria Vasile, "is the result of constant work that strengthens Puglia's international connectivity, making it increasingly accessible to global markets. The new operation expands the possibility for passengers to plan their stay in a more flexible way. The confirmation of the Neos flights further strengthens our partnership with the network of travel agencies, with whom we share a commitment to enhancing service quality and expanding our range of offerings. With 10,000 passengers carried from June to last October, the response from the Apulian market has been extremely positive, confirming the strategic role of Bari’s Karol Wojtyla  airport within the Neos network.

The Bettoja Hotel group is celebrating its 150th anniversary milestone this year while imagining the hotels of the future. 

Looking towards the future

Owned by the same family for five generations, Bettoja Hotels is a symbol of continuity and dedication in the Roman and Italian hôtellerie. With this legacy they are now looking to the future by boosting the renovation, which began in 2017 on four floors of the Mediterraneo Hotel, now scheduled to be resumed next spring on the Hotel Mediterraneo, the Hotel Massimo d'Azeglio and the Hotel Atlantico, taking about a year and a half to complete.

Proud to pass on from one generation to another 

“Celebrating 150 years means celebrating not only our long history, but also all the people who have been part of this journey, from our staff to our guests, who continue to contribute to the success and growth of our hotels,” said Maurizio Bettoja, president and namesake of the founder of the group. Massimo Bettoja, CEO of Bettoja Hotels, adds: “The mission of the current “old” generation is to lay the foundations, upgrading the properties and the management systems to the current needs of tourism, to allow our “new” generations to set out with solid tools , on a path of at least another 150 years.”

The group has been in the same family for five generations

"Celebrating 150 years of history means above all honouring our past, the dedication of our family and all those who have contributed to making our hotels places of hospitality, culture and warmth over time. Today I can say that we look to the future with the same passion that has guided the previous five generations,” said Stefania Bettoja, group manager for the three hotels, on this important celebration of 150 years at the fore of Roman hospitality. 

The Eisenhut Boutique Hotel in Bolzano has reopened in the heart of Bolzano and is an ideal choice to enjoy the famous Christmas market. 

Close to ski slopes and Alpine landscapes

This charming property on the central Via Bottai was an old building that has been given an elegant and intimate makeover. During the run-up to Christmas, with its proximity to the ski slopes and Alpine landscapes, it becomes a strategic starting point to immerse oneself in the enchantment of the festivities and discover the authentic beauty of the area with all its cultural, gastronomic and sporting experiences.

Beside the station, shops and local restaurants

Opened in May 2025 Eisenhut Boutique Hotel is a welcoming and refined oasis in the historic heart of the city for anyone travelling for business or pleasure, especially in autumn and winter. The former 13th-century building blends contemporary elegance and sustainability, offering guests an experience of art, comfort and direct contact with nature. In a strategic central location, just a few steps from the station and in the heart of Bolzano's pedestrian area, it guarantees easy access to shops and a wide range of top-quality local restaurants. From here, it is easy to immerse yourself in the city's cultural heritage or to set out to explore the Dolomite and Alpine peaks, which offer unparalleled year-round heritage.

Bolzano has Italy’s largest Christmas market

Staying here during the autumn and winter months means experiencing Italy's largest Christmas market. From 28 November to 6 January the Bolzano Christmas market fills Piazza Walther, just a few steps from the Eisenhut, with glittering stalls selling fine local handicrafts, gastronomic specialties accompanied by a rich programme of music and workshops.

Seven different types of room and a fitness area

After a day spent on the snowy slopes or in the festively decorated city, guests can warm up in the 24-hour Honesty Bar which complements the breakfast buffet with a selection of typical regional products selected from local suppliers and exclusive specialties from the open kitchen. There is also a fitness area with Pilates Reformer equipment adjacent to the quiet green courtyard, which is an ideal spot for post-workout relaxation. The 33 rooms in seven different categories have with wooden floors and warm tones, and are designed to offer maximum comfort for guests. And to make a stay even more special and tailored to each guest’s individual needs, the Eisenhut Boutique Hotel offers numerous food and wine packages, tasting experiences and wellness programmes.