10 reasons for Piedmont

The congress destinations in Piemonte, in particular Torino and Lago Maggiore, have characteristics that congressional clientele especially appreciate.

1. There are numerous congress centres that range in size from medium to large with a significant amount of meeting rooms and exhibition space: Lingotto in Torino and, on the banks of Lago Maggiore, the Grand Hotel Dino in Baveno and the Palazzo dei Congressi in Stresa. These structures are well built and flexible. They can accommodate up to 2,000 participants for scientific congresses and corporate conventions. For larger conventions, plenary sessions are held in exhibit halls at the Lingotto Congress Centre or, adjacent to it, at Oval Lingotto, which was constructed for the Olympic Games.
2. The region boasts large hotels located just walking distance from the congress centres or actually within the centres like Lingotto in Torino. For the Olympics, international hotel chains opened new structures in the city, the mountains, the hills and on the banks of the lakes.
3. There are small, exclusive accommodations, where guests feel privileged, which are appropriate for high-level meetings.
4. The efficient transportation system is made up of an airport well-connected with Europe and Italy, the nearby hub in Milano Malpensa, high-speed trains, and the underground railway.This system is even stronger today due to significant investments made recently.
5. Qualified professionals have demonstrated to the world that they know how to organise complex events with precision and creativity.
6. Once the capital of Italy, the region was host to the Country’s court and now possesses its rich artistic and historic inheritance including castles, royal palaces, antique villas, museums, and art collections. These treasures are available for those who wish to organise exclusive visits and unforgettable events.
7. The fascinating natural environment is another draw to the region. Conventions and original incentive travels can be created here with the help of professionals who know how to meet the needs of international clients and who are familiar with the Alps, the hills rich in grapevines and truffles, and the great lakes.
8. A great push toward innovation is demonstrated by research and experimentation centres, universities, international schools, state-of-the-art industries, hospitals, important designers and innumerable international relations.
9. The region has a very rich cuisine with decisive tastes and sumptuous flavours. Local products include cheese, truffles, stuffed pasta, rice, selected meat and chocolate. Its 147 exceptional wines are appreciated around the world and include Barolo, Nebbiolo, Barbaresco, Dolcetto, Barbera and Moscato.
10. The Torino Convention Bureau and the Lago Maggiore Conference are two organizations that represent selected operators which are supported by the institutions and that provide all of the information on the territory as well as the most appropriate solutions for the needs of the clients at no cost. Both have great organizational skills and a strong desire to excel in the convention sector.