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Milan, 07 February 2024 – The 44th edition of BIT – Borsa Internazionale del Turismo, organised by Fiera Milano, has closed with great attendance figures from the public and huge satisfaction on the part of the over 1,100 exhibitors from 66 countries, as well as the hundreds of highly regarded hosted buyers, brought together from all over the world, with 8,585 one-to-one meetings (+14% compared to 2023).

Exhibitors were delighted with the large number of networking and business opportunities with hundreds of hosted buyers from around the world. "Bringing Innovation into Travel" confirms Bit Milano as a leading platform for sector news and updates, featuring panels of experts and professionals.

This morning the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, the Luxury Retail Committee and the Design Committee, met the Orchard Road Business Association. The meeting was an opportunity to share some views about the retail industry in Singapore and SEA, and to explore potential collaborations for events at Orchard Road.

Thank you to Mr. Steven Goh, Managing Director of Orchard Road Business Association, and his Team for the Meeting.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore Fast Moving Consumer Goods Committee coordinated by Matteo Fantacchiotti Campari Group and Paolo Misurale Bain & Company and ICCS VP was hosted by Francesco Maioli, illy Group and Euraco fine food team.

Francesco Truglia Ferrero
Ludovico Benazzo Dyson
Matteo Lavezzi Campari Group
Matteo Tenaglia Why by Lonsdale
Giovanni Pezza La Marzocco
Roberto Caroni Sanpellegrino

The meeting was an opportunity to talk about educational content for premium FMCG companies, with an amazing class on the aroma of coffee from Fabrizio Aque, illy Master barista APAC and accredited Professor of Universita’ del Caffe’, the educational branch of illy caffe’.

Experience a night of fashion, fun and Italy's finest at the ICCS Gala 2023
Now in its 23rd year, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (ICCS) is once again gathering the greats of Italia in its annual Gala to celebrate the excellence of Italian entrepreneurship. The theme of this year, ‘Be Your Own Hero’, comes as a nod to the leaders in our community spearheading the blossoming relationship between Singapore and Italy in all measures—bringing both business and culture exchange in the most meaningful of ways.

An experience on a par with the best editions, consolidating HostMilano’s leadership as the global reference hub for innovation in professional hospitality, out-of-home and food retail. This was the most recurring comment among exhibitors and professionals during the closing day of the 43rd edition, which ended yesterday at fieramilano in Rho.
More than 180,000 professionals attended, with the share of international operators from 166 countries standing out at more than 42% of the total. In addition to European nations such as Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, relevant delegations were registered from North and South America (1 in 10 visitors), the Gulf countries and Asia (about 1 in 5 visitors).
Beyond figures, the most striking feat was the quality

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore Fast Moving Consumer Goods Committee coordinated by  Matteo Fantacchiotti - Campari, Paolo Misurale - Bain & Company and ICCS VP was hosted by Federico Vescovi - Barilla at the presence of Simone Morandi - Accenture

Alessandro Puccio - Accenture

Francesco Truglia - Ferrero

Ludovico Benazzo - Dyson

Francesco Maioli - Illy

Matteo Lavezzi - Campari

Matteo Tenaglia - Why by Londsdale

Giovanni Pezza - La Marzocco.

The meeting was an opportunity to talk about the e-commerce in APAC Region and to share different experiences and points of view regarding the strategies and the markets.

Art That Illuminates Sustainability
"A Project of Art in the Night Race, The New Life of the Floodlights" transcends mere exhibition status; it embodies environmental consciousness, orchestrates a symphony of creativity, and stands as a testament to the power of transformation. Guided by the hands of ten exceptional local artists, this project breathes fresh life into retired floodlights, sparking an artistic renaissance that is as eco-friendly as it is awe-inspiring.
Ten extraordinary artists, each chosen for their unique perspectives and artistic prowess, embark on an exhilarating journey to transform discarded floodlights into captivating works of art, each reflecting their distinctive style and background.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce together with the Embassy of Italy in Singapore and EuroCham is supporting Dino Zoli Foundation in its exhibition "A Project of Art in the Night Race, The New Life of the Floodlights", which will be held from 13th to 19th September 2023 at The Arts House, Singapore.

DZ Engineering SRL, a subsidiary of Dino Zoli Group, ensures that sustainability trickles through everything they do - and this year the team provides the lighting for race events across the globe with a massive replacement of their floodlights, using LED lights, provided by long-term lighting partner Signify for the upcoming Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2023.

Discarded floodlights will be upcycled and featured in the artworks of 10 artists to be displayed at the exhibition.

Sustainable innovation in all its facets is back in the spotlight at fieramilano in Rho from 13 to 17 October with HostMilano, the world’s reference event for professional hospitality, out-of-home and retail. Some 1,826 exhibitors are registered to date, 40% international from 50 countries: the USA is among the most represented non-European areas alongside the traditional presence of European manufacturers and in particular, in order - in addition to Italy - from Germany, Spain, France, the USA, Switzerland, the Netherlands and the UK, joined by Turkey and China.

Thank you to the 26 Italian exhibitors and over 100 buyers from Singapore, Australia, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand & Vietnam present at IFBS 2023. During the 2 days of event the Chamber has organized over 500 B2B meetings. The event was an opportunity to present the Made in Italy production from Piedmont to Sicily.


ICCS is always committed to support the Italian producers interested to explore new business opportunities in Asia Pacific.