In Italy on holidays
The curtain is about to get up on 38edition of Italy Holidays, the historical event in Milan dedicated to vehicles and equipment for outdoor holidays. The venue as usual is that of Exhibition Park Novegro, very appropriate location for a form of tourism that is in contact with nature as its main essence, and also the duration of three days, from 2 the 4 March, follows a formula tried and tested and appreciated by exhibitors and visitors. Last year, the exposure of brands and models was highly significant, to cover almost the entire European production, and this year visitors will be able to count on an offer very complete and varied, not only among the industrial production of recreational vehicles and fitters, as well as accessories and camping equipment. The Exhibition is now a fixture not only for Milan, but finds more and more support from the whole of Lombardy and neighboring regions, Thanks to its geographical position and happy to schedule, next spring and the upcoming schedule of holidays.
A lot of news this season, starting from the Hands Free, a space in which it held conferences, technical seminars and meetings with visitors. The area is located in Hall D, this year is directly connected to the central pavilion seamlessly, It is complementary to the convention hall's permanent geodesic dome. Specifically asking for the public to participate in the calendar of meetings is expected to be particularly rich and interesting: in this regard are already planned seminars for end-users held by some of the leading European manufacturers of components for recreational vehicles, who will join photography classes and cooking.
Camper on the slopes of Folgaria
In the province of Trento Folgaria in the snow is just a camper. From the motorway exit at Rovereto Nord enough 20 minutes to get on the slopes, ski wear and slip between a slope and the other, from the slope to the Veneto Trentino.
For this FolgarìaSki thought and organized "Festival of Snow Camper" on Friday 9 to Domenico 11 March 2012, an event that is open to all fans of the "houses" with four wheels, with their families, provided they are enrolled in the demonstration.
Terre di Siena Plein Air 2011. Festival of the slow journey
It was presented at the second edition of Fair Vans 2011, one of the most important European events dedicated to tourism in the open air, The project “Terre di Siena Plein Air 2011. Festival of the slow journey”, a collaboration between the Siena el 'Caravan and Camper Manufacturers Association (APC) touring to promote tourism to the discovery of the beauty of the land of Siena.
Given the success of the public found in the last edition, over 1.000 recreational vehicles and 3.000 participants, the Province of Siena and APC have decided to renew the appointment "Terre di Siena Plein Air 2011", by bringing 1 week-end a ben 6 week-end, from 29 September to 6 November 2011. The second edition of the project, which provides for the involvement of all 36 Municipalities in the Province, has been enriched by new initiatives, as the ability to discover the art facilities housed in the Museum System Senese, participate in the most beautiful cycling and walking, taste traditional food products and selected rural facilities, DOCG wines tasted in the cellars of the selected consortia of producers, relax in the many spas. On weekends, RV lovers of style and will slow journey, In addition, meet the biggest players in the production sector of the caravans Siena, as CI and Roller Team, Elnagh, Mc Louis and Mobilvetta, Giottiline, Laika, Pla, Rimor, Kentucky e XGo, that will open the doors to the curious through guided tours of their farms to factories. over 40 years, Indeed, the Sienese hills are the heart of Italian production district of caravanning, contributing to the development of the local economy with about 70 companies and 2.500 employees. A specialization born in the eighties, resulting from the conversion of the furniture industry Valdelsa hit by the crisis, which now creates a value of 700 million per year of production for the end products.
Fair Vans 2011: a system for open-air tourism growth – 120.000 visitors
"We have concluded this second edition Salone del Mobile home with very satisfactory results despite the unfavorable economic situation. The event was confirmed to be a great event not only for tourists who have already chosen the "plein air" as a way of life but also for audiences who look for new holiday opportunities and is interested in approaching this type of tourism. A visitor, then, more careful and passionate, in search of the vehicle that best suits your needs and style of vacation that best represents them. " -These comments APC (Caravan and Camper Manufacturers Association) and Fiere di Parma, Camper of the organizers of the Salon which closes today in Parma and has passed the 120.000 visitors. "It also bears witness to the success they have seen the two proposed initiatives in nine days of the fair: In 1.000 initially proposed vouchers for a weekend camper in just 99 euro were increased by 40% for the strong demand and were well 400 i test drive effettuati”.
A "window" over 150.000 sqm,which 45.000 Net square meters occupied (+12% compared to 2010) for a total of over 320 exhibitors and 650 recreational vehicles on display. But the Fair Vans was not only a large and prestigious exhibition, but also a time for discussion and collaboration among the various groups who took part in the event. The rich program of conferences and meetings open to the public, as well as corporate meetings, have provided important opportunities for discussion and reflection on the industry by helping to confirm the role of the Salone del Mobile home as a perfect platform and significant annual event for "system" and contribute to the development of tourism "en plein air". As confirmed by the research data CISET by the University Ca 'Foscari, Italian tourists who choose Camper, caravan or tent for their holidays are 3 million, growing ( + 4%) compared to 2009, for 31 million nights and a total expenditure of 1,4 billion euro.
Fair Vans 2011 – Matteo Marzotto: Tourism grows in the open air and can grow even
"Tourism is a tourism outdoor less. Data on appearances in Italy show that, in this time of crisis, it takes more and better than other forms of tourism. We must implement a cultural revolution that will bring us closer to France and Germany where the camper is seen as a resource. "
These are the words of the President of ENIT – National Tourism Agency, Matteo Marzotto, Today he visited the Salone del Mobile home in Parma.
“L’ENIT - Continued Marzotto - is available to convey the offer to stop both in the international circuits in both the Italian territory, sure that the construction of parking areas or camping by a small town can be an investment not only sustainable but also profitable. Taking into account that the camper is a passionate and discerning tourist, investing significant resources in the middle that is the territory, these services must be able to enjoy the reception as the other types of tourism. The camper seeks contact with nature and promotes alternative routes, for this we must be able to develop the high potential that hold the small municipalities talking about tourism in the open air. " …continue l'Articolo »
Since Mercedes Benz, Versatile and comfortable vehicles for leisure
i 125 years of history and recreational vehicles will be the theme of Mercedes-Benz the next Salone del Mobile home 2011 that is about to take off in Parma, from 10 the 18 September.Mercedes-Benz exposure will be featured with the full range of recreational vehicles, including, different versions of EuroSprinter, exhibitions dedicated to the chassis trailers and motorhomes, Viano 3.0 CDI Marco Polo, compact caravans ideal for big adventures, Viano VianoDI Fun 4MATIC, Spacious and versatile multipurpose vehicle for the family and leisure and Viano 3.0 CDI, MPV luxury sports par excellence.
Saturday 10 Fair opens in September Camper 2011: than expected 150.000 visitors
(Parma, 8 September 2011) – - Saturday 10 September 2011 Fair opens to the public on Camper 2011, The second edition of international event dedicated to tourism "en plein air" that will develop in the renovated and expanded Fiere di Parma Exhibition Centre a total area of more than 150.000 m: well 45.000 Net square meters occupied (+12% compared to 2010) for a total of over 320 Exhibitors.
The Salon, providing for public participation over 150.000 visitors, will be opened at 10,30 with a conference attended by Dr. Franco. Boni, President of Parma Fairs, that will work; followed by the intervention of Dr. Antonio Celli (CEO of Parma Fairs) on "Fiere di Parma, the Fair event: multipolar and experiential approach of the Salone del Mobile home "; l’Ing. Paul Bicci (Manufacturers Association President-APC Caravan and Camper) The conference will conclude by presenting "The market and new development opportunities".
During the meeting, will also present the results of the second search for '"Permanent Observatory on tourism and outdoor campers" created by Ciset – International Center of Studies on Tourism University Ca 'Foscari di Venezia.
China at the Salone del Mobile home 2011
a delegation of Chinese players will participate in the next edition of the Salone del Mobile home, one of the biggest European events dedicated to tourism in the open air to be held in Parma from 10 the 18 September next, accompanied by 'the "Agency for China" (Agency for Economic Relations with China Industrial and Commercial),in the person of its President, Dr. Armando Tschang.
The Authority responsible Chinese for Tourism indicated the area of caravans and The Salone del Mobile home in Parma, respectively, and the format ideal tool useful to a harmonious development of the tourism sector in its territory.
Mercedes Benz and the magician Casanova, in Parma at the Salone del Mobile home
Mercedes-Benz enriched by his presence at the Salone del camper with a unique show that will leave you breathless visitors to the festival in Parma. In fact, for all visitors 17 next September from 15.00 Antonio Casanova, the internationally renowned illusionist awarded the Merlin Award, or the Academy Awards of Magic International,Fair will give the campers a true magic show. Mercedes Benz: 125 years of history at the Salone del Mobile home 2011
Mercedes-Benz this year celebrates 125 years after the invention of the automobile. And the 125 years of history and recreational vehicles will be the theme of Mercedes-Benz at the next Salone del Mobile home 2011, important trade show in the official calendar ECF (European Caravan Federation), scheduled from 10 the 18 September in Parma.
In this way all Visitors can experience unusual. In fact, clicking that you can begin to Living history of this great brand through six stages different which recount the evolution of Mercedes Benz and Italian customs in recent years.
