The Italian region of Tuscany invites tourists to visit the shipwrck island of Costa Concordia, Isola del Giglio. “We will ensure that the island of Giglio is favoured in our campaigns but the main promotion is for everyone to make a gesture of love by going to Giglio,” said Cristina Scaletti, head of Tuscany’s tourism department.
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Hilton Grand Vacations will open in Tuscany
Italian real estate company based in Prato, Prime Investimenti, announced that it is opening a 31-apartment vacation ownership resort called the “Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Borgo alle Vigne” in Tuscany with Hilton Grand Vacations.
Invest in Tuscany: nautical and the other key sectors
Tuscany’s economy is, in Italy, one of the most opened to foreign markets: in this region of 3,6 million people export weight for the 7.3% of the Italian total and account to 26 billion Euros. Toscana Promozione promotes the attraction of foreign investments in the Region through marketing and communication activities.
It’s time to Buy Wine and Chianti Classico Collection
Florence became the capital of the wine in February. Two events of great reputation will be held at the Stazione Leopolda, a few steps from the historical center of the city: “Buy Wine 2012” and “Chianti Classico Collection”.
Snow Tuesday and Friday according to the forecast
The temperatures of the night have been below zero throughout all the province of Florence, Italy. According to the weather forecasts a weak snowfall is expected for tomorrow in Tuscany and Florence. On Friday weather forecasts indicate a strong enhancement of the snow.
Carnival celebrations, magic February
The most enjoyable festival of the year is coming up: February isthe month of Carnival. The city of Florence organizes many small events, but the best Carnival festivals are in the rest of Tuscany, especially in Viareggio, a seaside town situated on the Tuscany coast, an hour’s drive from Florence. Viareggio is a tourist seaside resort with beaches and hotels, famous for its Carnival.
Skiing in Tuscany, it’s the right time
This week the snow has covered almost all of Tuscany. Temperatures are still very cold, below zero, but the snow of these days is perfect for skiing. Tuscany is a great region for winter sports. Abetone (Pistoia), just a couple of hours by car from Florence, is the most famous place for skiing and snowboarding.
Exceptional wave of bad weather strikes Florence
The perturbation, with cold air, that is causing bad weather conditions, in Tuscany. The weather alert due to snow, ice and strong winds is still valid until Monday, February, 6. Temperatures below zero throughout the province of Florence. The minimum was recorded at Giogo Pass (-9.8 ° C), Upper Mugello.
World road championship on the routes of Bartali
Eleven itineraries in breathtaking backdrops, like Tuscany’s many art and monumental cities and its wild nature and enchanting countryside. These and more can be found in Tuscany, home to the much-loved sports and tourism itineraries that the world’s great cycling champions will travel in the 2013 World Road Championships to be held in the region from September 21 to 29, 2013.
Birthplace of Leonardo awarded with Orange flag
The Touring Club Italiano awarded 35 Tuscan areas with the Orange Flag, a symbol of environmentally-friendly tourism. In the province of Florence awarded areas are Barberino Val d’Elsa, Certaldo and Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo.