ENIT at ITB 2026

ENIT S.p.A. returns to ITB Berlin for the 2026 edition

On this page you will find:

the brochure for the media

the Regions catalogue for international operators

the press releases from ENIT and our institutional partners

the programme of conferences at the trade fair

Press releases


Programme

March 3, 2026

Pavilion 1.2, Stand No. 107b, Piazza Italia

12:00 - 13:00 Inauguration of the Italy Stand and subsequent press conference "Unforgettable Italy - Sicily. Calabria. Sardinia. They're not destinations. They're memories that take you back to where you felt at home."

Introduction and moderation: Ivana Jelinic, CEO of ENIT S.p.A.

Speakers: H.E. Fabrizio Bucci, Ambassador of Italy to Germany; Augusto Sartori, Board Member ENIT S.p.A; Mariano Bonavolontà CMO ENIT S.p.A.

With the participation of the Regions of Calabria, Sardinia, and Sicily


14:00 - 14:30 Emilia-Romagna: Connected and Sustainable

Introduction and moderation: Claudia Valentini, Head of PR & Communications Foreign Markets Visit Emilia Romagna

Speakers: Davide Cassani, President of Visit Emilia-Romagna; Angelika & Reinhard, Saddle Stories, content creator


14:30 - 15:00 Piedmont, Active by Nature

Speakers: Alberto Surico, Torino Tourism Board; Tiziana Aimar, Cuneo Tourism Board; Emanuela Rosso, Ente Turismo Langhe Monferrato Roero; Giorgia Bianco, Terre dell'Alto Piemonte; Silvia Lorenzini, Distretto Turistico dei Laghi


15:00 - 15:30 Campania 2026: Culture, Sea, Villages. Italy That Moves You - followed by a tasting of local wines

Speaker: Vincenzo Maraio, Campania Region, Councillor for Tourism, Territorial Promotion, and Digital Transition


15:30 - 16:00 Tuscany, Journey through Made in Tuscany

Speakers: Francesco Tapinassi, Director of Toscana Promozione Turistica; Clara Svanera, Coordinator of International Relations


16:00 - 17:00 Calabria between Places and People: A Story Told by Many Voices

Speakers: Giovanni Calabrese, Calabria Region, Councillor for Tourism; Roberto Cosentino, Director General of the Department of Tourism; Liane Scherf, expert tour guide; Natalino Scino, Diocesan and Codex Museum; Fabio Tarantino, Administrator of the IT company Altrama


March 4, 2026

Pavilion 1.2, Stand No. 107b, Piazza Italia

10:30 - 11:00 Press Conference: Basilicata Region

Speaker: Margherita Sarli, Director General, APT Basilicata


11:00 - 12:00 European Spas and Innovation: New Highlights from Italy's Health Tourism

Speakers: Siyka Katsarova, President, European Spas Association; Marina Lalli, Vice President, Federterme & European Spas Association; Csilla Mezösi, Secretary General, European Spas Association


12:00 - 14:00 Smarties for SMEs Networking Event

Speakers: Elena Di Raco, ENIT S.p.A., Head of Studies and Research Office; Tiziana Cocchi, Tuscany Northwest Chamber of Commerce; Vlasta Klarić, Libertas International University of Zagreb


14:00 - 14:30 A Journey through the Wonders of Genoa

Speakers: Tiziana Beghin, Municipality of Genoa, Councillor for Commerce, Tourism, Territorial Marketing, Pro Loco, Traditions, and European Projects; Sandra Torre, Municipality of Genoa, Tourism Department


14:30 - 15:00 Turin and Piedmont: Great Events Between Sport and Culture

Speaker: Marcella Gaspardone, Manager Turismo Torino e Provincia


15:00 - 15:30 Milan and Leonardo

Speakers: Luciano Bersano, City of Milan; Carola De Angelis, Milano&Partners


16:00 - 17:00 Lazio: A Land of Emotions and Authentic Experiences

Speakers: Vinicio Borsi, Vice President, Skål Rome; Francesca Toto, DMO Borghi Etruschi; Ilaria Palieri, DMO Castelli Romani; Lecizio Parlagreco, DMO from Monti Lepini to the Sea


17:00 - 17:30 Sicily: Where Experiential Travel Comes Alive

Speakers: Elvira Amata, Regional Councillor for Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment; Christian Del Bono, DMO Islands of Sicily; Giovanni Nicolosi, DMO Madonie and Targa Florio; Fabrizio La Gaipa, DMO Valley of the Temples; Rosalia D'Alia, DMO West Sicily; Claudio Gambino, DMO Central Sicily


Updated program as of 2 March 2026