ENIT celebrates the 80th Anniversary of the Italian Republic around the world
2 June 2026
On the occasion of the 80th Anniversary of the Italian Republic, the international offices of ENIT S.p.A. took part in celebrations organized by Italian diplomatic missions worldwide, helping promote Italy’s image, excellence, and tourism offering among institutions, industry stakeholders, media, and local communities.
From Tokyo to Madrid, from Toronto to Seoul, and on to São Paulo, Paris, Brussels, Vienna, London, and the major cities of the United States, the events brought together thousands of guests from the institutional, diplomatic, economic, cultural, scientific, journalistic, and tourism sectors.
In Tokyo, ENIT participated as an official partner in the National Day celebration held at the Residence of the Italian Ambassador, attended by more than 850 guests. The evening opened with the Italian and Japanese national anthems, followed by a spectacular tricolour fireworks display paying tribute to the Italian flag.
In Madrid, the celebration took place in the gardens of the Italian Embassy. The event brought together representatives from institutions, the diplomatic corps, civil society, and the economic, cultural, and media sectors, providing an important opportunity to strengthen dialogue and cooperation between Italy and Spain.
The celebration in Toronto was particularly significant, involving numerous guests and members of the Italian-Canadian community. The initiative highlighted the values of democracy, freedom, unity, and international cooperation on which the Republic is founded, while also emphasizing the contribution of the many organizations and institutions that make up the Italian System. The Toronto event also offered guests a journey through Italian flavours, thanks to the participation of local restaurants serving regional specialties and premium wines, showcasing gastronomy as a key driver of Italy’s tourism appeal.
In Seoul, the ENIT office supported the management of guests from the tourism and media sectors and provided promotional materials. The Agency engaged tour operators, journalists, and representatives from leading travel companies. The ENIT logo was featured in the guest photo area, while a large screen was installed in the Residence garden to showcase promotional content dedicated to Italy.
In São Paulo, the celebration brought together the large Italian-Brazilian community during a major event held along Avenida Paulista. The occasion became a moment of strong participation and shared celebration, confirming the deep historical, cultural, and social ties between Italy and Brazil, as well as the important role of the Italian community in the life of the city.
In Paris, ENIT took part as an official partner in the event organized at the Italian Embassy. The celebration involved representatives from the worlds of art, culture, cinema, media, and civil society, offering an international showcase for Italian excellence while strengthening relations among institutions, media representatives, and cultural operators.
In Brussels, the 80th Anniversary of the Italian Republic was also celebrated with a reception at the Residence of the Italian Ambassador. Held in the heart of Europe, the event helped reaffirm the founding values of the Republic while highlighting Italy’s presence and role within the European context.
From Tokyo to Madrid, from Toronto to Seoul, and on to São Paulo, Paris, Brussels, Vienna, London, and the major cities of the United States, the events brought together thousands of guests from the institutional, diplomatic, economic, cultural, scientific, journalistic, and tourism sectors.
In Tokyo, ENIT participated as an official partner in the National Day celebration held at the Residence of the Italian Ambassador, attended by more than 850 guests. The evening opened with the Italian and Japanese national anthems, followed by a spectacular tricolour fireworks display paying tribute to the Italian flag.
In Madrid, the celebration took place in the gardens of the Italian Embassy. The event brought together representatives from institutions, the diplomatic corps, civil society, and the economic, cultural, and media sectors, providing an important opportunity to strengthen dialogue and cooperation between Italy and Spain.
The celebration in Toronto was particularly significant, involving numerous guests and members of the Italian-Canadian community. The initiative highlighted the values of democracy, freedom, unity, and international cooperation on which the Republic is founded, while also emphasizing the contribution of the many organizations and institutions that make up the Italian System. The Toronto event also offered guests a journey through Italian flavours, thanks to the participation of local restaurants serving regional specialties and premium wines, showcasing gastronomy as a key driver of Italy’s tourism appeal.
In Seoul, the ENIT office supported the management of guests from the tourism and media sectors and provided promotional materials. The Agency engaged tour operators, journalists, and representatives from leading travel companies. The ENIT logo was featured in the guest photo area, while a large screen was installed in the Residence garden to showcase promotional content dedicated to Italy.
In São Paulo, the celebration brought together the large Italian-Brazilian community during a major event held along Avenida Paulista. The occasion became a moment of strong participation and shared celebration, confirming the deep historical, cultural, and social ties between Italy and Brazil, as well as the important role of the Italian community in the life of the city.
In Paris, ENIT took part as an official partner in the event organized at the Italian Embassy. The celebration involved representatives from the worlds of art, culture, cinema, media, and civil society, offering an international showcase for Italian excellence while strengthening relations among institutions, media representatives, and cultural operators.
In Brussels, the 80th Anniversary of the Italian Republic was also celebrated with a reception at the Residence of the Italian Ambassador. Held in the heart of Europe, the event helped reaffirm the founding values of the Republic while highlighting Italy’s presence and role within the European context.
The celebrations in the United States featured an especially extensive program, with ENIT partnering with the Italian Embassy and the Consulates General to showcase its branding and promotional videos across six cities from coast to coast.
Held between May 31 and June 4 in Los Angeles, Boston, Houston, Washington, New York, and Chicago, the initiatives brought together more than 4,200 participants over five days. Media representatives, tourism professionals, members of the Italian community, and leading figures from the business, arts, and scientific sectors all took part, providing Italy and its destinations with a prestigious international showcase.
In Vienna, ENIT was among the sponsors of the Republic Day celebration hosted at the Italian Embassy. The historic halls of Palazzo Metternich were adorned with a curated selection of vintage Italian tourism posters, reproduced on large backlit panels that served as part of the event’s scenic design. Throughout the celebration, ENIT’s promotional video was also screened on the Embassy’s giant display alongside content from the other partners.
In London, the reception marking the 80th anniversary was held in the prestigious setting of Somerset House, in the heart of the British capital. Organized in collaboration with the Italian diplomatic network and supported by ENIT, the event welcomed a distinguished audience and proved to be an important opportunity to strengthen cultural and institutional ties between Italy and the United Kingdom.
The initiatives promoted across different countries demonstrated Italy’s ability to tell its story through culture, landscapes, gastronomy, creativity, and hospitality. Thanks to the collaboration between diplomatic missions, ENIT offices, and organizations within the Italian System, these celebrations transformed an institutional anniversary into a concrete opportunity to promote tourism and strengthen Italy’s positioning across international markets.