A weekend on the run? But no stress, for all the family and at very interesting rates? With Starhotels, you have it. The magical cities of Milan, Genoa, Trieste, Venice, Turin and Florence are hosting key marathon events, from 15th April to 25th November. Meaning great opportunities to spend a sporting weekend, full of entertainment and relaxation, with all the family, at rates starting from euro 73.
Category: Travel
Airports, a joint venture with Florence and Pisa
To create a third airport core after Rome and Milan, probably with the future project of a joint-venture between Pisa and Florence. The governor of Tuscany, Enrico Rossi, purchased from Monte dei Paschi di Siena the 5% of Airport of Florence share on Friday, just before Stock Exchange closed, spending about 5 million Euro.
Scientists from all over the world at USISTF workshop
The U.S-Israel Science and Technology Foundation, in partnership with the Florida International University, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County, and the Technion, convened an international science workshop that brought together an international assembly of medical and computer scientists focused on how to use knowledge mining and bioinformatics tools to advance personalized diagnostics and therapeutics.
Trenitalia, new tickets certified by FSC
Trenitalia has taken another step towards sustainability: the month of March will begin to print your train tickets on paper certified by the standards of the Forest Stewardship Council. FSC is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests.
Taste of Tuscany at Starhotels Michelangelo
Taste of Tuscany back in Florence, Italy, at the Stazione Leopolda and the Starhotels Michelangelo is leading a program off the event for the second consecutive year. Just opposite the venue, the restaurant Taste of Starhotels Michelangelo offers a simple menu, but refined, linked to local traditions.
National day of the B&B, stay one night for free
After the success of the first editions, thousands of Bed & Breakfasts in Italy (in Florence and Tuscany too) will celebrate the national day of the B&B. An initiative that will involve thousands of Bed and Breakfasts, ready to offer free to renters the night of March 3 for all who want to spend a weekend in family hospitality.
Book a room with 50% discount
In these times of economic crisis, to encourage people to travel lastminute.com is launching a promotion that offers discounts of 50% on hotels of the most beautiful cities in Italy and Europe. The promotion is valid only for 24 hours: from Wednesday, February 29 at 10 am to Thursday, March 1st, at 10 am, but it is possible to book the hotel nights until March 15.
Students scholarships Santa Clara – Florence
The Santa Clara County (California, US) offers students scholarships in the Province of Florence, Italy. The application for 2012 is open to university students from Santa Clara County who have already been accepted to study in a university- approved international program in Florence, Italy.
LA Times and the ethics of tourism to Giglio
“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. But not everyone agrees. “Is it love or is it lewd to visit a place after a disaster?”, wrote yesterday The LA Times. The newspaper reported different opinions about the question.
MICE excellences at ExMeetEx
On 23 February 2012 the big event “ExMeetEX 2012” will start. The trade fair is organized by Oficina del Turismo with the support of Toscana Promozione and Firenze Convention Bureau and it will be an important opportunity for the international MICE demand and the most prestigious Italian locations.