Welcome Italy – DMC Italy for Meetings, Incentives & Corporate Events
Welcome Italy's ethos is simple: to be Italy’s finest DMC, connecting your delegates with the essence of the Italian way of life and delivering an unexpected, bespoke experience for every guest, every time. The most memorable events don’t just happen, they are carefully crafted through strong partnerships and hard work. So, together, let’s raise the bar on your next event in Italy.
They operate throughout Italy, from the Alpine lakes in the North to the historic cities and islands of Sardinia and Sicily. From corporate events and company incentives to conferences and team building events, Welcome Italy will provide experiences that meet your objectives and live long in the memory of your delegates.
Facts & Figures
Key Regions
Rome: The capital city, known for its rich history and iconic landmarks like the Colosseum
Milan: The fashion and financial capital, famous for its high-end shopping and art
Florence: The birthplace of the Renaissance, home to masterpieces of art and architecture
Venice: Known for its canals, St. Mark's Square, and the Venice Film Festival
Naples: Famous for its historic sites, including Pompeii, and the origin of pizza
Turin: Known for its refined architecture and cuisine
Bologna: A vibrant, historic city known for its cuisine and the University of Bologna
Palermo: The capital of Sicily, known for its history, cuisine, and vibrant street life
Genoa: An important port city known for its maritime history
Verona: Famous for its Roman amphitheatre and the setting of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet"
Key Airports
Rome's Fiumicino Airport and Milan's Malpensa Airport are the main international gateways. Rome is around 2-3 hours of direct flight from the UK, and Milan is around 1.5-2.5 hours.
Time Difference
UTC +1 (Central European Time)
UTC +2 (Central European Summer Time)
Main Languages
Italian
English is commonly used in business and tourist areas
Currency
Euro (€)
Weather & Seasons
Mediterranean climate in the coastal areas; continental in the north and the interior; hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
Conferences
Welcome Italy specialises in assisting with the logistics and venue selection for conferences and meetings in Italy, ensuring a seamless and efficient planning process.
Key conference destinations include Capital City, Rome offering fantastic conference facilities such as Roma Convention Group's two venues; Palazzo dei Congressi (29,000sqm of floor space and a plenary room for 1.400 seats in theatre Style)) and La Nuvola, one of the most iconic buildings in Rome, and offering 30 meeting spaces across a floor spaces of 60,000sqm.
The city of Milan offers 800 daily flights, connecting the City to over 200 destinations around the world. MiCo - Milano Convention Centre is one of the largest conference facilities worldwide, accommodating up to 18,000 people in 70 fully appointed conference rooms.
Venice, Verona, Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Bologna, and Florence are just a handful of other destinations that can host conferences and events up to 3000 participants.
Incentives
Looking for an exceptional incentive trip or a standout event to reward your sales team in Italy? Eager to treat your guests and show gratitude to your clients?
In Lazio, guests can delve into the historical evolution of markets, while Veneto's rich perfumery tradition offers an aromatic exploration of luxury and history.
A fine dining Italian gastronomy experience overlooking the city of Florence, once in a lifetime opportunity to rally around the Tuscan hills in a classic Alfa Romeo Spider and an outstanding gala dinner.
If you’re looking for an incentive like no other, where you have a greater choice of Michelin star locations than any other Italian city, then look no further than Naples. Spectacular gala dinners; spellbinding natural beauty spots, and the largest UNESCO World Heritage historic city centre in all of Europe, we will lay on the ultimate Neapolitan Experience that will live long in the memory.
Welcome Italy's incentives are not just trips; they are immersive experiences that connect guests with the essence of Italian culture and innovation. Whether for team building, rewarding achievements, or simply experiencing Italy's finest, Welcome Italy crafts memorable and unique incentives.
Why Welcome Italy?
Nationwide Italian expertise
Welcome Italy operates throughout the country, from the northern lakes and major cities to Sicily and Sardinia.
B2B event specialists
The team works with corporate groups and event professionals across meetings, conferences, incentives and team-building programmes.
Creative programme design
Welcome Italy takes a “think outside the box” approach, developing original concepts and experiences rather than relying solely on standard itineraries.
Local destination knowledge
Working across different Italian regions allows the team to recommend destinations, venues and experiences based on the specific requirements of each group.
Bespoke programmes
Accommodation, transport, activities, dining and experiences can be brought together into a programme designed around the client's objectives and budget.
