B&B HOTELS is the fastest growing value-for-money chain operating in Europe. With over 770 hotels in Europe and around the world, it recently added the UK, with a property coming to Heathrow, and the USA, where the first hotel will be in Orlando. By the end of 2024, the Group aims to have over 800 hotels globally.

In Italy, B&B HOTELS - currently present with 71 properties - aims to reach 80 hotels this year in all the major Italian cities. The latest opening this year is Venice Tronchetto, while Milan is a benchmark, with ten properties spread across all areas of the city.  By 2030, more than 150 hotels are expected, both in new destinations and boosting those already covered. Cities are chosen from among the primary Italian tourist destinations, but also secondary locations with great potential for their artistic and cultural heritage, something that Italy offers even in smaller cities and towns.

In January 2023 B&B HOTELS obtained sustainability certification recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council's (GSTC) and integrated with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  SOCOTEC is a new standard for the sector and a guarantee of a genuine commitment to CSR. With this pioneering approach, B&B HOTELS intends to become the benchmark hospitality brand in terms of social inclusion, diversity and low environmental impact.

At the end of September 2023 B&B HOTELS launched B&me, its new international loyalty programme, entirely free of charge and available on its website and app. Based on three fundamental pillars - discovery, comfort and flexibility - it provides customers with advantageous benefits. In Italy these are private sales, free breakfast on the second stay, a €50 opening rate on new openings (for the first three months) and the possibility of late check-out to 2pm on Sundays.

The EMA Awards is a prestigious European event that rewards outstanding business travel and tourism companies, and last year B&B HOTELS won first place in the “Best Chain of the Year for Business Travel” category, with the following motivation: "spread throughout Europe, the B&B HOTELS chain has developed a strong corporate social responsibility policy. The co-working spaces are highly appreciated and are easily recognizable for their innovative and functional design. The offer is absolutely well-organized and user-friendly."

B&B HOTELS Italia has more than 30 locations that can host corporate meetings and private events in both more intimate rooms, with a capacity of 10 to 50 people, and in larger areas that can accommodate up to 400. Each meeting room, in addition to being modular, is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to cater for any type of need: from audio-visual equipment such as video projector, screen and whiteboard, to the Wi-Fi network with fibre up to 300Mb/s that allows superfast connection. Meeting rooms can be found in major cities such as Milan and Bari, and in smaller locations such as Borgaro Torinese, Arezzo, Affi and Chioggia.

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With its network of 10 properties in Valle d'Aosta, Piedmont, Trentino, South Tyrol and Veneto, TH Resorts has consolidated its position as a leader in mountain tourism in Italy.

TH Courmayeur

TH Resorts has played a key role in the relaunch of mountain holidays, especially after the difficult pandemic period. The winter season that has just ended posted a 20% increase in arrivals, a significant figure that highlights the growing appeal of mountain destinations. This positive trend is continuing this summer, with a 10% increase in bookings, confirming a robust recovery and renewed interest in holidays in contact with nature.

TH Sestriere

TH Resorts' facilities are much more than just hotels, they are destinations that offer a range of activities designed to satisfy different types of visitors. From guided hikes to outdoor fitness sessions, from family activities to wellness packages, each guest can find the perfect experience they are looking for. This diversified approach is key to attracting a diverse clientele, from guests who come to indulge in sporting activities to those who prefer relaxation.  TH Resorts makes it possible to experience the mountains at 360 degrees, experiencing every aspect of the landscape and its traditions.

TH Pila

There is a trend towards shorter and more frequent trips, a desire to spend time in less crowded destinations and for authentic and sustainable experiences. TH Resorts has been quick to adapt to these new demands, offering flexible packages and promoting niche destinations that allow guests to experience the mountains in a more intimate and personal way.

Environmental and social sustainability is a key element of TH Resorts’ strategy.  The conscious management of natural resources and the promotion of ecological practices are at the heart of the group's operations. This not only meets a growing demand from guests, but also contributes to the preservation of the mountain environment, ensuring that these destinations can continue to be enjoyed by future generations. TH Resorts' facilities are designed to minimize environmental impact, using renewable energy and promoting responsible tourism.

TH Resorts is dedicated to sustainability, using environmentally friendly materials for construction and renovation, advancing waste management programmes, and supporting local biodiversity conservation projects. All this not only improves the environmental impact, but also educates guests on the importance of sustainability. Many guests staying at TH properties praise the high quality of the facilities and the variety of activities available, as well as the authenticity of the experiences offered and the attention to detail that makes each stay special. 

Thanks to a winning combination of innovation, quality and sustainability TH Resorts has established itself as a major player in mountain tourism in Italy. Its success in recent years is a clear indicator of the Group's ability to respond to the evolving needs of guests, offering unique and unforgettable experiences in some of Italy's most beautiful mountain resorts.

TH Borca di Cadore

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For more than a century Switzerland has been a treasure trove of ambitious engineering projects, and the Rhaetian Railway, which is universally known for its two routes, the Bernina and the Albula, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. Every year these routes attract hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world who discover Switzerland’s green valleys, impervious gorges, lakes, glaciers, bridges and the incredible spiral viaducts that seem to touch the sky.

The Bernina Express, the flagship of the Rhaetian Railway, connects Tirano, which is the gateway to the Valtellina valley, to St. Moritz and Chur, the oldest city in Switzerland and the capital of the Grisons Canton. It then covers a further 200 kilometres and more to the resorts of Arosa, Davos and  Scuol which is a stunning spa resort in the Lower Engadine.

Bernina Express on the Brusio Viaduct (Bernina Line)

The little Rhaetian Railway red trains have become a favourite with Italian and German tourists, for both of whom the journey is an easy day trip. It is also a prized destination for travellers from as far away as Asia. Because, numbers in hand, no other Swiss destination has as many passengers as the Rhaetian Railway. 

"A success that started some thirty years ago, when we first marketed our train in Italy," says Enrico Bernasconi, the Rhaetian Railway's representative for Italy.

"The pace picked up in 2007 in anticipation of the UNESCO candidacy, with Italy and Germany gaining in importance, the former considered at the time an emerging market, where forms of excursion tourism could be developed, the latter already the railway's main catchment area, after Switzerland.”   

"In 2006, the Italian market was 3% of our business, today it is 20%, the highest increase of all our markets. This sees Italy in third place, but very close to the second place which is still Germany, which comes after the Swiss market, or rather the Swiss point-of-sale, as it also includes all sales to international tourists who find themselves in Switzerland. The Rhaetian Railway is everyone's dream: sales have continued to grow, both in terms of passenger numbers and revenue, with over 300,000 Italians every year. And after the pandemic 80% of the bookings - both individuals and groups – rescheduled their departures, adding to the strong demand for bookings this year.”

Bernina Express on the Landwasser Viaduct (Albula Line)  

"The proximity, the perception of Switzerland as a safe and quality destination, competitive prices for an experience that can be enjoyed over a short period of time. And, last but not least, the growing focus on sustainable travel. We are ecological par excellence, our environmental impact is zero, and we even produce the electricity to run our trains by taking the water from Lake Bianco.
Our commitment is to limit as far as possible any fall-off in quality potentially caused by high demand, which means that we find ourselves having to say no to travel agencies and tour operators, although their clients have been asking for seats on the Bernina Express for months. And then there are passengers who choose to travel standing, for which reservations are not required.
So we have come up with valid alternatives, starting with the Albula route, which is an itinerary through landscapes that are just as idyllic. Passengers who have so far taken this route have been more than satisfied, actually beyond our wildest expectations. Then, at the end of 2026, with the change of the railway timetable on the Bernina route, we will be introducing trains every 30 minutes in both directions (instead of every hour as is the case today) with a considerable increase in the number of available seats.
The future is clear, all that remains is “to count on the collaboration of our trade partners, whom we thank and to whom we ask a little more patience to get through the two years that will take us to 2026.”

Bernina Express near Bergün (Albula Line)

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Canavese region is in Piedmont between Turin and Ivrea, a 45-minute drive from the centre of Turin and about an hour from Milan. It is an area rich in attractions and environmental heritage, starting with the Gran Paradiso National Park, which is the oldest park in Italy having been founded in 1922.  The many animals that roam freely in the park, from ibexes, chamois, marmots and foxes, to eagles and bearded vultures are easily spotted, and so it is an ideal destination for a rewarding photo safari, especially if accompanied by one of the park guides who know exactly where visitors can best encounter the local fauna. The park is also an ideal destination for nature discovery and environmental education activities for children and families, but above all it is a popular destination for relaxation and outdoor tourism.

Ph credits: Franco Ferrero - Ceresole Rosset

Canavese can also boast Italy’s only Italian 4,000-metre mountain, the Gran Paradiso, as well as numerous peaks that exceed 3,000 metres. These are very popular for free climbing at an international level. There is also the possibility of canyoning or, in winter, climbing icefalls. But the park does not just offer thrills and technical activities for adrenaline junkies,  because with its eight hundred kilometres of trails (including the Strade Reali) it offers excursions for all tastes and all levels, from simple walks for families to multi-day treks (Alta Via Canavesana, Giroparco Gran Paradiso).

Lake Candia

For those who do not want to, or cannot, walk, there is the road from Ceresole Reale to the Colle del Nivolet. At 2,600 metres, it is one of the highest roads in Europe and visitors find themselves  in the wilderness just a few steps away from their car. There are also other protected areas in the Canavese like the Pelati Mountains and the Ivrea Five Lakes and Lake Candia. But even outside the parks, Canavese is a nature paradise with a great variety of landscapes and extraordinary biodiversity, as you can go from the plains around Turin to the Erbaluce vineyard hills in little more than an hour's drive, and then on to the glaciers and Alpine altitudes of the Canavese mountains.

Ph credits: Mattia Bonavida- Sirio lake

One of the characteristics of the area is its wealth of lakes, the legacy of a great glacier that once occupied the plain and left us the Anfiteatro Morenico della Serra and the lakes of Viverone, Candia and the Ivrea Five Lakes, which are excellent for bathing, for motorized activities including water skiing (Viverone), for trekking and excursions by e-bike and on horseback (Ivrea 5 Lakes) as well as for bird watching, canoeing and excursions with electric boats (Candia). Lake Ceresole is of great interest for windsurfing is it is one of the few lakes at an altitude of 1,600 metres where this sport can be practiced.

The entire Canavese area is a training ground for outdoor activities like free flight (paragliding or hang-gliding) with two different take-off stations and then there are water activities such as rafting and canoeing. In Ivrea the Dora Baltea is one of the few urban tracks for canoeing and kayaking where international competitions are held. Among the experiences offered by the Consortium is the Baptism of Flight that allows even those with no experience to take to the skies in a paraglider with an expert instructor, or to soar in a hot-air balloon, also with a personal chef on board for a VIP experience. And anyone who loves walking can take the Via Francigena Canavesana, a route with peaceful landscapes, baptisteries and Romanesque churches.

In winter it is possible to go cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and, for the more experienced, ski mountaineering. For those who do not want to walk, but still want to immerse themselves in nature, the Consortium also offers horse-drawn carriage rides which are ideal for families with children. And we also recommend walks among the Erbaluce or Carema vineyards, perhaps in the company of a sommelier, ending the day with a guided tasting in a wine cellar, a forest bath or a pottery course in Castellamonte, with the possibility of visiting an ancient kiln, the artists' workshops or a pottery factory.

Ph credits: Mattia Bonavida - Castello di Agliè

Canavese is a splendid choice not only for active tourism but also for cultural tourism as it has four UNESCO heritage sites: the pile-dwelling areas of Viverone, The Sacred Mount of Belmonte, The Castle of Agliè  and Ivrea, 20^th-century industrial city. Among the events not to be missed is the Ivrea Carnival with the Battle of the Oranges in February, although there are also numerous traditional festivals and historical re-enactments throughout the year. Excellent food and wine, enchanting landscapes, picturesque villages and many castles, among then the Masino with its extraordinary park. And, of course, nature galore.

Rosset Lake - trekking

Valchiusella is a beautiful valley renowned for its wild herbs that become rustic or refined dishes depending on the interpretation of the chef. The Consortium offers foraging excursions with a chef who holds one Michelin star and a green star for sustainability, and also with an ethnobotanical expert. After learning to recognize the herbs, we can enjoy a picnic on the meadow with herb-based dishes. Valchiusella is also home to the Damanhur community, which offers holistic experiences and visits to the extraordinary Temples of Humanity. These are extraordinary temples 75 metres underground with frescoed walls and mosaic floors covered with symbols of all religions and have a magical charm.  

The Canavese is a land of a thousand opportunities, and the Canavese Village project by the Consortium of Tourism Operators Valli del Canavese offers unique and authentic experiences in the area.

Ph Credits: Luca Chiartano

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Cervinia is the ideal destination for those who love skiing and winter sports even in summer. And the Valtur Cervinia Cristallo Ski Resort reveals its most hidden side in fine weather.

Goillet Lake. Ph credits: Enrico Romanzi

A 5-star unit and two 4-star annexes with 211 rooms

The Valtur Cervinia Cristallo Ski Resort is located in the heart of the Valle d'Aosta region: a prime expression of the Italian lifestyle where wellness, entertainment, good food, design, fashion and music blend in perfect harmony with the destination. 

A vibrant place, to be experienced in both winter and summer, it is nestled in the Alps at Cielo Alto, some 2,000 metres asl, and consists of a main 5-star unit flanked by two 4-star annexes for a total of 211 rooms suited to all needs.

A relaxing area with a central fireplace

The resort has spacious, welcoming and multifunctional spaces from the lobby, which is its beating heart, to the relaxing area with a central fireplace, to the theatre area where magic and entertainment come to life, to the Cervino Terrace, an outdoor area at the foot of the Matterhorn. Everything here contributes to making your holiday a true masterpiece and one to be framed among your most beautiful memories.

A temple of taste, to be pampered by food and wine experiences

The resort has three restaurants: GOU, Gargantua and Bolla Bistrot, where guests can enjoy high-altitude cuisine faithful to tradition, but also with innovative and gourmet proposals. There are also two bars: The Fire Place Bar and Lounge Bar Bolla, where guests can indulge in prestigious bubbles and the best spirits, or embark on an extraordinary journey through the art of mixology.  During the summer season the Bolla Bistrot and the Bolla Lounge Bar will be closed to guests, while the GOU will be transformed into a bistrot Italian restaurant for lunch and dinner.

Wellbeing, to rediscover oneself

A multifunctional wellness area with four zones is available for guests. The pool is equipped with loungers. The Miele Spa is a wellness path consisting of a mini hydromassage pool, sauna, bio-sauna, Turkish bath, ice cascade, emotional shower, salt wall and a relaxation area. The Technogym gym is complete with state-of-the-art equipment and a dedicated personal trainer and there are treatment cabins, and a functional area for massages and beauty treatments.

A sports playground with emotions at high altitude

The resort also has a modern ski room with a Rossignol start gate for equipment hire, an exclusive VIP ski room equipped with heated lockers and a coffee station, a ski school with dedicated packages for every level, an ice skating rink and two padel courts. In addition, in summer Rossignol offers a complete e-bike service for outdoor adventures with accessory hire and equipment allowing guests to comfortably explore the area.

Gaming Room

Professionalism touches the highest peaks with entertainment

A staff of Italian artists and professionals put on a sophisticated and exclusive entertainment programme with top-class evening shows, professional performers and artists, and even DJ sets and live music. Team Valturland takes care of the little ones. The attentive and caring staff will make little guests feel they are in a happy oasis every day. And for a hi-tech immersive experience, a dedicated space, with a unique and refined design - the Gaming Room - has games, consoles and the latest generation products.

Snow and adrenaline. Nature and discovery.

Experts and enthusiasts guide guests with travel suggestions, experiences not to be missed, typical products to taste and emotions worth trying, making sure they fully enjoy their stay and connect with the territory. Cervinia offers endless sports activities and in the summer there is: Alpine skiing, golfing, trekking, horse riding (2 km from the resort), paragliding, mountaineering, canyoning, rafting, Matterhorn Alpine Crossing, mountain biking at the Matterhorn bike park, hiking to the Blue Lake, excursions to the ice cave, a picnic-adventure park and dinners at the Chalet. At the Valtur Cervinia Cristallo Ski Resort guests can practice pilates, yoga, meditation, water aerobics, hydrobiking, GAG, padel, ice skating and walking accompanied by sports coaches.

Valtur Cervinia Cristallo Ski Resort
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06/09 MAGGIO 2024

Che cosa è il Romance Travel Forum?

Il Romance Travel Forum è un evento del settore dedicato alle destinazioni TOP per il wedding, viaggi di nozze e qualsiasi altro evento privato o anniversario che può essere celebrato in un viaggio. Il format dell’evento prevede un numero ridotto di partecipanti che lo rende esclusivo e si basa su appuntamenti one-2-one dove gli espositori/seller incontrano un pubblico selezionato di buyer/agenti di viaggi TOP nella nicchia dei viaggi e dalle vacanze Wedding & Honeymoon.

Perché partecipare:

• Rapporto tra i buyers e i sellers presenti è di 2:1 (circa 190 buyers e circa 90 sellers)
• Presenza all’evento di buyers TOP provenienti da tutto il Nord America; nella maggior parte dei casi si tratta di agenti di viaggi che sono specializzati esclusivamente in questo tipologia di viaggi
• Agenda personalizzata per gli appuntamenti one-2-one con minimo 40 appuntamenti garantiti
• Networking durante tutta la durata del soggiorno
• Accesso agli eventi serali
• Visibilità del marchio
• Un soggiorno all-inclusive di tre notti presso la struttura ospitante (valido per una sola persona per ogni azienda)

Il Romance Travel Forum si svolgerà presso Secrets Playa Blanca – Costa Mujeres (Messico) e seguirà il seguente programma:

Lunedì 6 maggio ♥ Giorno di arrivo/Registrazione/evento serale

Martedì 7  maggio ♥ Conferenza di apertura seguita dai lavori one-2-one/pranzo/tempo libero a disposizione/evento serale

Mercoledì 8 maggio ♥ Giornata intera dedicata ai lavori one-2-one/pranzo/tempo libero a disposizione/evento serale

Giovedì 9 maggio ♥ Partenza; (per chi volesse prolungare il soggiorno tariffe convenzionate su richiesta)

Profilo dei buyers:

- generalmente titolari delle agenzie di viaggi specializzate

- le agenzie hanno un fatturato medio annuo di 1 milione di USD

- circa 75% dei viaggi venduti nelle rispettive agenzie sono rappresentati dal Wedding&Honeymoon

Profilo dei sellers:

• Resorts all inclusive
• Strutture alberghiere di lusso
• Destinazioni
• Tour Operator
• Compagnie di crociere
• Aziende di trasporto
• DMO
• DMC
• Luoghi di nozze unici
• e tanto altro ancora!

Quota di partecipazione: 5.750,00 euro (+ IVA)

Cosa offre il pacchetto:

• Appuntamenti individuali
• Agenda condivisa di incontri one-to-one con consulenti di viaggio
• Branding e visibilità promozionale in tutte le comunicazioni rivolte ai buyer
• Eventi di networking unici per metterti in contatto con i consulenti di viaggio partecipanti
• una mezza pagina di pubblicità nel giornale ItaliAbsolutely edizione speciale dedicata all’evento
• 3 pernottamenti in all inclusive in camera singola per un solo rappresentante dell’azienda; un’ulteriore camera costerebbe 1.000,00 USD (pagabili direttamente); il costo delle eventuali notti supplementari 229,00 UDS/notte (in all inclusive)

Nella quota di partecipazione non sono incluse le spese per il trasporto aereo internazionale, i trasferimenti e le spese personali.

Il Travel Agent Forum è un'opportunità senza precedenti per gli operatori turistici  di raggiungere e incontrare più di 1000 agenti di viaggi provenienti dagli Stati Uniti e Canada. 

Il Las Vegas Travel Agent Forum, giunto alla sua 14° edizione, è una vetrina esclusiva per fornitori, sponsor e agenti di viaggio che potranno usufruire di ampie opportunità di networking e di business.

Per le sue caratteristiche, il Las Vegas Travel Agent Forum è l'evento B2B più importante nel Nord America.

Profilo dei buyer partecipanti al LVTAF

Agenti di viaggi visitatori:

• buyer con un volume di vendite misto che vanno da 200.000 USD a più di 1 milione USD
• interessati ad ampliare le conoscenze a livello globale
• interessati ad approfondire destinazioni, Italia inclusa, tendenze di nicchia, prodotti e servizi

Hosted Buyers (Travel Agent SELECT):

Il programma Travel Agent SELECT assicura ai sellers presenti, un pubblico di agenti di viaggi attentamente selezionato, con un consistente track record di produzione e riconoscimento delle vendite all'interno del settore. Solo questo rigoroso processo di selezione consente di partecipare come hosted buyer. La partecipazione darà, quindi, ai seller la possibilità di incontrare i migliori agenti di viaggi con un importante portfolio  di affari.

I Travel Agent SELECT sono:

• top sellers con un portfolio d'affari attivo superiore a 1 milione USD ogni anno
• professionisti esperti con almeno 8 anni di esperienza nel settore dei viaggi
• global sellers
• un ottimo equilibrio tra membri consorziati e non.

BONUS: Una forte percentuale degli agenti di viaggi SELECT sono proprietari e/o gestori delle agenzie di viaggi. Quasi l'88% dei presenti ha riferito di aver aver iniziato a lavorare sin da subito con i sellers presenti all’evento.

ItaliAbsolutely Village al Las Vegas Travel Agent Forum

Travel Quotidiano e Travel Open Day saranno presenti alla 14° edizione del Las Vegas Travel Agent Forum con ItalyAbsolutely Village per presentare agli agenti di viaggi nord americani il meglio dell’offerta turistica italiana finora mancante da questo importante evento.

10 motivi per partecipare all’ItaliAbsolutely Village:

1. Incrementare il vostro business e interagire con il più grande incontro nord americano del settore di agenzie di viaggi
2. Incontrare un pubblico autorevole di venditori di viaggi a tutti i livelli nella loro carriera
3. Forgiare nuove relazioni attraverso incontri diretti
4. Aumentare la presenza e l’autorevolezza del vostro marchio attraverso un’importante opportunità di marketing
5. Usufruire di una serie di eventi di networking e interagire con tutti i delegati
6. Incontrare gli agenti di viaggi selezionati del programma Travel Agent Select
7. La presenza al Village in qualità di espositore 
8. Essere inseriti in una banca dati globale di fornitori di viaggi che intendono collaborare con gli agenti di viaggi nord americani
9. Poter partecipare alle conferenze formative per aumentare le conoscenze del settore
10. Non per ultimo, vivere la città di Las Vegas e l'emozionante Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, situato in posizione centrale sulla Strip

IL PROGRAMMA:

24 marzo:     Arrivo dei partecipanti, registrazione

25 marzo:     Giornata dedicata a momenti di formazione, nella quale organizzeremo una conferenza con il focus “Incoming in Italia”; in questa occasione verranno presentati gli espositori al Village ai circa 250 hosted buyers; sistemazione del proprio tavolo di lavoro;

26 marzo:     Primo giorno effettivo di fiera; evento serale con tutti i partecipanti

27 marzo:     Seconda e ultima giornata di fiera; ore 12.30 fine evento

N.B. Vista l’importanza dell’evento i posti sono limitati; dead line per la prenotazione: 24 gennaio 2024.

Per chi non ha la possibilità di partecipare fisicamente all’evento, diamo l’opportunità di presentarsi ai buyers attraverso il giornale ItaliAbsolutely pubblicato in questa occasione (distribuito in 1000 copie all’evento).

Costi per la pubblicità:

- pagina intera:        1.250,00 euro + IVA

- mezza pagina:         700,00 euro + IVA

La pubblicità verrà sostenuta da un mini profilo aziendale.