What are the 10 Basic Rules your Customer Service Agent need to follow in order to provide a Good Customer Service

Posted on July 29, 2011, 9:14 am, by Claudia and received 2 Comments ».

Providing good customer services is essential to maintain a strong and satisfactory relation between clients and businesses. There are some tips that mark the difference between a good customer service and a bad one. Often what makes a bad customer service can be avoided easily, because it is mainly based in some small failures that every business should have in mind in order not to make. A business doesn’t have to be a huge enterprise, it can be a small shop or an independent professional. Although some details may vary depending on the kind of service provided, there are some basic, useful tips for all kinds or businesses in order to give clients the full satisfaction they deserve:

1.- Customer is always right. This is the golden rule of the customer service, since businesses exist to provide services to their clients, not the reverse. If clients ask for something, of complain about something, they are right. Listening to them and showing eager to fulfill their desires is the best a business can do.

2.- Being reliable. Cheating or being dishonest is always a temptation. However, in the long run, being honest is also not only ethical but excellent both for the business and for the client. Customers want somebody they can trust in, and being honest, truthful and reliable is basically a a good idea for a stable business. Honesty helps to establish a strong, long-lasting bond between clients and businesses. Reliability means also confidentiality and privacy, because professionalism means sometimes being discreet.

3.- Customer’s time and money are highly valuable. Businesses exist to serve the customer, not to making him waste time, money and efforts. Therefore, a good service must be fast, reasonably cheap and easy for the client.

4.- Adding an extra touch that makes a business’ service more attractive than other similar services is a plus. Sometimes it doesn’t have to be a very complicated thing, because excellence in service is made not only of very hard work, but also of little details.

5.- Being friendly is another thing to remember. A good professional must remember that clients always thank a smile and polite manners.

6.- Being always ready is important too. Availability is an extremely quality to have. A good business doesn’t expect clients to wait, but it is always ready whenever clients need its services.

7.- Knowledge is a must. A good business has to be prepared to learn more about the services that it provides. Everyday new things can be discovered, and therefore better services can be provided.

8.- Complete dedication to the client is another point to be taken very seriously. Of course, it means that businesses have to dedicate an ongoing effort and hard work in order to satisfy their clients.

9.- Being ready to deliver information to the client when requested. Sometimes customers have questions to be asked, or doubts. A good business has to be ready to answer its clients promptly and honestly.

10.- Making things easy to the clients. The easiest, the better. Giving them eases in payments, offers, etc., is a plus that is always welcome.

What is your experience so far? Are you giving a Good Customer Service to your clients? Are you outsourcing customer serviceor do you prefer to take care of your customers yourself?

Ways Improve your English to Italian Knowledge – Learning Italian

Posted on July 19, 2011, 11:13 am, by Claudia and received 2 Comments ».

Learning a new language is fun and exciting. If you are looking forward to your trip to Italy or you you simply want to learn the language, then there are lots of ways to improve your English Italian knowledge. There are a lot of things that can help you. For instance, being exposed to the Italian languages is a great way to go.

You can do that by buying Italian books from Amazon. The Italian Amazon has a lot of amazing books that can help you with your quest of learning the language. There are tons of audio books in their collection. Try listening to the CD a few times but do not get disheartened if you don’t understand much as your brain needs repetition to identify and learn new words, and expressions.

You can also read an Italian book and try Italian translation tools. In this way, you can connect written word and spoken words. Choose a dialogue, read and listen to the words at least ten times consecutively. Keep listening, reading until you understand what it fully means, and by doing that, you can easily distinguish Italian verbs with the help of an Italian dictionary. In this, you merely want to increase your exposure to Italian language and the goal here is to create a space in your brain meant for the Italian language.

It is important to apply and use correctly what you hear and what your read so you must learn how to speak it and use it in a conversational manner. Another effectively way do this is to hire a bilingual assistant native Italian speaker. In this way, you can practice what you’ve learned in your quest of learning Italian language. You can learn much in this method by understanding Italian grammar and conversing in real Italian.

What do you think? How do you practice or improve your Italian? I would love to hear from you…

SANA – International Exhibition of Natural Products

Posted on July 12, 2011, 2:30 pm, by Claudia and received 1 Comment ».

SANA – 23rd International Exhibition of Natural Products

The annual trade show SANA – International Exhibition of Natural Products takes place in Bologna, Italy from September 8-11, 2011 for its 23rd exhibition. SANA is bringing a more professional event that highlights organic and natural products.

The said event is open for international and local exhibitors and visitors. And over the weekend, the public is also encouraged to visit the exhibition. Its aim is to be a Mediterranean natural meeting point that will reflect the very important role of sustainable lifestyles and consumption in our daily lives with the help of the new concept of wellness.

There are three exhibit areas, which are Nutrition, Wellness and Health. These are merged in a rather distinct lifestyle project that is focused on overall good living. Certified and organic foods are showcased in the nutrition areas. In the wellness section, you can find the conception of beauty and projects that convey the importance of good appearance. While in the living section, you can find ideas that propose a functional and aesthetic house that is in full accord with the environment. This is where culture, design and innovation works together in harmony. And also in the nutrition sector, the “Herbal Zone” will carry on with its discussion with professionals through networking, conferences and also workshops.

Different business sectors such as Beverages, Cosmetics, Hairdresssing, Food, Perfumery, Whole Food , Environmental Protection, and Health are participating in the exhibit. Businesses like Chlorophylle – Natural Bar, Talia and Bios Line Spa are attending the said event.

SANA give effort to its goals to bring buyer’s delegation from large international arena to the locality of Bologna and a group of representatives of certification bodies – an independent Control Commission, will see to all the authenticity of certifications. An advisory committee that is made of producer association representatives will work with the organizer to distinguish developmental strategies. The field of study will also be widened by the Observatory of Consumption and will be a tool of services of the exhibitors. It will also have SANA-awards that will be initiated for retail and media distribution channels.

Going to events such as this is important for any business particularly when you want to make your business known. You can also meet and greet different people that are in your same niche. Consider hiring an Italian assistant to make things easier for you in international market.

FREE Automated Email Letter in Italian To Your new Subscribers

Posted on June 28, 2011, 12:50 pm, by Claudia and received 1 Comment ».

How To Write An Automated Email Letter in Italian To Your Subscribers

Writing an automated email letter to your Italian subscribers is a great way to market your business and keep your subscribers in tune with your company. It is a series of letter that are regularly sent online to subscribers. It is important that the subscribers express a desire that they want to receive your emails. If not, you will be sending a spam, which is not acceptable and legal and you could be penalized for them.

Below are a couple of pointers on how to write an automated email letter to your Italian subscribers and an automated email letter sample for your Italian subscribers.

1. Make sure that your email is relevant and focused on the main topic your subscribers are interested in. For instance, they are interested in European travel, then don’t talk about Asian destinations. Or else you will be losing a lot of subscribers.

2. Always provide an “unsubscribe” link. You can place this at the bottom part of your automated email. So that your subscribers an unsubscribe easily without any hassles.

3. Keep the letter short and concise. It needs to be at least 200 words but a maximum of 300 words. Otherwise, you will bore your readers.

4. Include a CATCHY and intriguing subject line to attract your readers.

5. Don’t be too academical. Keep the tone conversational and friendly. Avoid writing it like a textbook. So just write just how you talk.

Therefore, with this tips and a sample automated email letter, you can easily keep your subscribers in track and informed. This is the key any business success.

Once you have followed these steps, you can use the email sample in italian below to Thank your italian subscribers for signing up.

English Version:

Hi <Name>,

Thank you for subscribing to [your website Name Here]!

Our newsletter is designed to bring you a great selection of products (or services).

Please let us know of what else you would like included in the newsletter and we will try our best to bring it to you.

To unsubscribe the newsletter, Please Click here!

Best Regards,

Italian Version:

Ciao <Name>,

Grazie per esserti iscritto alla newsletter di <your website name here>!

La nostra newsletter è stata creata per darti una selezione di prodotti (o servizi).

Non esitare a farci sapere le tue preferenze sui prodotti e servizi offerti e faremo del nostro meglio per soddisfare la tua richiesta.

Per cancellarti dalla nostra newsletter, clicca qui!

Buona giornata!

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Hi and Welcome to MT Virtual Assistant!

Posted on January 30, 2010, 10:37 pm, by Claudia and received 2 Comments ».

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2 days Itinerary in Rome

Posted on March 11, 2010, 9:38 am, by Claudia and received 1 Comment ».

Everywhere in Rome, you are reminded that this was the cradle of Western civilization. All roads led to Rome, and today like in the past, Rome is a cosmopolitan city that has countless treasures to offer to its visitors.

You can spend most of your trip in Roma just walking and visiting attractions that are clustered together. Most part of the innermost city is traffic-free so walking is the only option, but it is an enjoyable one, due to the fascinating atmosphere created by the medieval alleys and small piazzas in Rome. Renaissance and baroque Rome is mostly situated on the eastern bank of the Tiber River which meanders through the city. However, the Vatican, Castel Sant’Angelo and Trastevere are on the other side.

Via del Corso is one of the main streets in Rome and it joins the Panthenon, Piazza Navona, Campo de’Fiori, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, the Borghese Gardens and Via Veneto.

First of all, you must see the Colosseum, because it is the most beautiful and majestic amphitheatre of Roman times. Another well-known attraction is the Fountain of Trevi, the largest baroque fountain in the city. The fountain has become famous due to a traditional legend saying that if visitors throw a coin into the fountain, they are sure to return to Rome.

The Castel Sant’Angelo was built like a mausoleum on the Tiber River, near Vatican, so you can visit the both attractions in half day. After you visit Sant’Angelo you can stop and take a picture on the splendid Ponte Sant’Angelo which links Castel Sant’Aangelo to Campo Marzio.

You cannot leave Rome before visiting the Vatican City. It is the smallest state in the world and is located on the hill with the same name, between the hills Monte Mario and Monte Gianicolo. There, the most beautiful attraction is Saint Peter’s Basilica, which is located in Saint Peter’s Square, the centre of Christianity for over a thousand years. It is a huge place, harmoniously open to the heavens, a perfect ellipse, two hundred and forty meters wide, and surrounded by magnificent colonnades.

Piazza Navona is a jewel of the Roman Baroque. The oldest building in the square is the Church of Nostra Signora del Sacro Cuore in front of the Palazzo Pamhili.

Rome, more than any other city, is full of obelisks, symbols of the sun and immortality, many of Egyptian origin. These enormous monoliths, either bare or covered in hieroglyphics, form focus points at the centre of the great squares. There are thirteen obelisks in Rome. The most ancient and the highest is perhaps the obelisk in Piazza S. Giovanni.

There are two identical churches and an obelisk: this is the Piazza del Popoplo, the apex of the so-called trident because from here originate three long and straight streets: Via del Babuino, where are many antique shops are lined, and which leads to Piazza di Spagna, flanked by Via Margutta, a street famous for its painters. In the Piazza di Spagna, you can find a beautiful church, a flight of one hundred and thirty eight steps and an unusual boat-shaped fountain form, the most elegant complex Roman urban site of the 18^th century.

Via Condotti and via Veneto are two names synonymous with elegance and high society throughout the world. Via Condotti ends at the staircase of Trinita dei Monti. It is crowded with elegant boutiques, such as Gucci, Valentino, Versace, Hermes etc. and is a pleasure to take a walk there especially late in the afternoon. Most tourists stop at the Caffé Greco, which is the oldest and most famous in Rome.

The long and winding street that goes from the Porta Pinciana is via Vittorio Veneto, better known as via Veneto. Many embassies line the avenue, as do expensive hotels and well- known cafes, such as the Café de Paris. In the sixties this avenue was, thanks to the film La Dolce Vita by Fellini, a favourite of Romans.

1 Day walking Tour in Modena

Posted on April 30, 2010, 12:17 pm, by Claudia and received 1 Comment ».

Modena is the spiritual capital of Emilia-Romagna region in Italy and is famous for car names such as Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati but also for Luciano Pavarotti, one the most famous of the natives of Modena. The balsamic vinegar of the area has gain fame all around the world and is celebrated in the Balsamica festival in May.

The town centre with wide arcaded streets, big squares and old fortifications is a magnificent location to take a walking tour.

The historic city centre of Modena welcomes you with the Unesco World Heritage Roman Cathedral. The main artery of Modena, Via Emilia, is along the line of an old Roman road. In the central Piazza Grande you will find the impressive Cathedral, a Romanesque basilica completed in the 13^th century. Marble lions are supporting the porticus, and four reliefs represent phases in the history of mankind. The interior features beautiful pictures and sculptures of the Passion. On the north side of the cathedral, in Piazza del Torre, you can see the Torre Ghirlandina, one of the most beautiful campaniles, or bell towers in Italy and a city landmark of Modena The name was given by the bronze garland surrounding the weathercock. Also on the north side of the cathedral you will find Museo Lapidario del Duomo.

To the northwest of the cathedral, Piazza Matteotti is a large square where you can visit the church of San Giovanni Battista with a beautiful painted terracotta of the Lamentation by Mazzoni. The Baroque church Sant’Agostino is also on Via Emilia.

Museo Civico del Risorgimento in Modena contains Biblioteca Estense with plenty of valuable manuscripts and more than 380,000 volumes. A 15^th century Bible illustrated by French artists is included in the collection and the Sphaera, a masterpiece of miniature painting makes it a unique piece in the collection. Several collections with medallions, terracotta sculpture, statuettes, porcelain and musical instruments are the main attractions of the museum. The Este Picture Gallery includes a large collection of early Emilian and Tuscan art. The Palazzo Ducale is situated in the second largest square of Modena, Piazza Roma and houses the Military Academy.

Via Emilia is famous not only for its history but also for the numerous shopping opportunities it offers. You will find all the major designer stores and boutiques here, and clothing or cosmetics are among the top of the line products you can buy.

As most of the attractions are closed during lunch hours, you can take time to enjoy the Italian cuisine in a restaurant with friendly atmosphere.

You can enjoy a walking tour of Modena and include visits to the open markets or the green areas surrounding the city centre. The Lamborghini and Ferrary Factory and Museum are located 19 km from Modena and here you can find a fabulous range of old and new cars, and watch the Lamborghini/Ferrari assembly line.

You can print the Modena map and use it to visit the most famous attractions of the city and find more information. If you need an Italian assistant to help you manage and plan your visit to Modena contact Claudia for detailed information at info@mtvirtualassistant.com .

European Travel Competitions

Posted on May 1, 2010, 12:41 pm, by Claudia and received No Comments ».

You can win a free holiday and enjoy a wonderful experience if you take part in the travel competitions organized by various organizations throughout Europe.

A dream holiday is different for different people. For some bright city entertainment, shopping and historical attractions are part of an exciting holiday. Other people enjoy relaxing in beautiful country surroundings and peaceful atmosphere.

Hundreds of travel agents or companies advertise on the Internet and compete with attractive offers to cater to your tastes. You can enter a traveling competition from the comfort of your home, just spend some time browsing through the various offers featuring online competitions.

Winners of such competitions can enjoy fantastic destinations around the world. If you thought a vacation in Europe is a luxury you cannot afford, here is your chance to take a trip to Europe and enjoy a wonderful experience. There are different requirements for each competition but most of them just feature a few simple answers to questions you can find on their webpage. Some require you to do some work such as submitting a video with your favourite minute in England. You can win a 10,000 minute holiday for four people by taking part in the competition featured on the Europe Budget Guide site.

This site offers a prize including a 7 stay in a twin room, in the Elba Estepona Costa del Sol resort, return flights, transfers in the private resort, concierge service and VIP airport lounge access.

One such site is Lonely Planet offering the possibility of celebrating Las Fallas Festival in Valencia. You can win a three day tourist card which gives you discounts for museums, attractions and shops together with free travel by public transport.

Other sites may be more restrictive and winning a holiday may require more effort.

Indipendent.co.uk offers aspiring travel writers a trip with all expenses paid to seven European countries. To enter the competition you have to write a 200 word blog post on which European city you would like to visit and why.

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1 Day travel itinerary in Reggio Emilia

Posted on May 3, 2010, 6:46 pm, by Claudia and received No Comments ».

Reggio Emilia in Northern Italy is famous among others for the Max Mara clothing line. The old town has a hexagonal form determined by the ancient walls and plenty of buildings date back from the 16^th and 17^th centuries. The city is located along Via Emilia, the original road built in the second century BC to connect various areas of the Roman Empire.

The Temple of the Blessed Virgin of Ghiara is the most famous church in Reggio Emilia and was built due to the miracle associated with a local image of the Madonna painted by Lelio Orsi. Pilgrimates to the place made it possible for the church to be built and visitors today can enjoy the unique frescoes and altar pieces. Remnants of the Roman period can be found in the Duomo Cathedral and St. Prospero Basilica. Basilica di San Prospero was built in the 10^th century and you can admire 11 statues of saints and 2 imposing lions guarding its entrance. The most ornate buildings dating from the 16^th century are the Benedictine cloister and St. Domenico’s cloister, SS Girolamo and Vitale Church.

The Este family, one of the greatest aristocratic dynasties in Europe, ruled the city starting from the 15^th century, bringing about civil improvements to the city. The French revolution and the arrival of Napoleon Bonaparte’s troops put an end to the rule of Este family. The Tricolor Flag museum offers an interactive background to the Napoleonic period and features Sala del Tricolore, the room were the Italian flag was first sewn. Green standing for hope, white for faith and red for charity remained the colors of the Italian flag today and flags hang above city streets everywhere in Reggio Emilia.

Architecture from all the periods starting with Roman and Medieval, going through Renaissance and Baroque can be admired throughout the city. Narrow streets with wide piazzas, but also modern commercial arcades are typical of the Emilia Romagna region.

The remains of the Canossa Castle can be found high up on the hill overlooking the region. This scenic landmark was built in the 10^th century. Parco del Gigante and Marmirolo Oasis are places where you can enjoy an unsurpassed natural environment. Early spring is the ideal time to visit and be enchanted by the trees in bloom, mild weather and quiet streets.

Upscale boutiques, chic cafes and fine restaurants are indicative of the affluent state of this city. Emilia Romagna is the best area for food in Italy, this is why it is also called Food Valley. Typical Reggio cuisine with local cheese, olives, pasta, prosciutto can be sampled in the restaurants of the city, baked pied Erbazzone, Cappelletti or Tortelli di zucca (spinach or pumpking tortelli) are the most famous and can be accompanied by the sparkling Lambrusco wine. One of the food highlights is the gelato, ice cream served in a sweet bread roll.

If you need an Italian Travel Assistant to help you manage and plan your visit to Reggio Emilia contact Claudia for detailed information.

Free Travel Resources: Travel In Italy By Train

Posted on September 15, 2010, 11:32 am, by Claudia and received No Comments ».

A mini Guide on the best useful tools and websites to help you manage your travel by train within Italy.

Travelling by train is the cheapest option, not only compared to other means of transport in Italy, but train travel in Italy is cheaper than in the surrounding countries.

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There new trains that are also very fast such as FRECCIA ROSSA

A FrecciaRossa train journey from Milan to Rome for example with this train costs 114 euros for the 1^st class and 89 euros for 2^nd class.

Other fast trains are Eurostar or Treni Eurostar Italia which travels between major Italian cities, Intercity and Intercity Plus and Regionale, or regional trains which are cheaper by sometimes have only second class seats.

How To Buy A Ticket

You can buy train tickets online as well as at the train stations in Italy. Most clerks working in the stations have basic knowledge of English, but it is useful to make notes and check out the Italian phrases you need in order to buy a train ticket. Some larger train stations have two different offices for buying tickets, one is for buying tickets for the same day, and another one for tickets and reservations bought in advance.

You can also buy a ticket from a travel agent as most of them speak English, but not all travel agents can sell train tickets. If you think this may be too confusing, you can always ask for help from a Multilingual Virtual Assistant such as myself.

This site contains all the useful information on how to buy train tickets in Italy: www.trenitalia.it

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How To Keep Track Of The Train’s Timetable

You can also benefit from a useful tool such as this one http://www.viaggiatreno.it/viaggiatreno that helps you keep track of your train’s timetable in real time. You can use it from your mobile phone or iPhone. You can even find out about the weather in the place where you want to travel while on this site. The online service is free, packed with complete information, updated constantly with any changes related to train itineraries.

Strikes

There is also the problem of strikes. The official website where strikes are listed is www.commissionegaranziasciopero.it but unfortunately it is only in Italian. Again, you can use my services as Multilingual Virtual Assistant to help you with any issues while travelling in Italy. I can help you plan your entire trip, assisting you with your booking, I can keep track of your train journey, assist you with ticket refunds, information about strikes etc.

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5 Tips On Booking Hotels In Italy

Posted on September 20, 2010, 10:15 am, by Claudia and received No Comments ».

Simple suggestions on how to save on hotels in Italy that can add up to significant savings.

1. Location, Location, Location.

Get a map and check where your hotel is located. Ask yourself what you want to do while at your destination and check if the hotel’s location is convenient to you and your needs. You don’t want to spend most of your time on transportation. The advantage of being close to tourist attractions and nightlife may outweigh the price you have to pay on hotel rates. Plus you can save money and time if you do not have to rely on public transport or other means of transportation. Staying close to the city center means you will be closer to the vibrant nightlife and restaurants. In case you prefer staying outside the city center, consider the options for transportation, such as renting a car or being close to a subway station.

2. Check past clients reviews on websites like Tripadvisor.

Read reviews once you have decided on where to stay. This way you will know how to choose the best solution and what to expect when you get there. Even if sometimes reviews might not be objective, it is worthwhile to know what other people have to say about the experience they had. Book recommended hotels so as to avoid any unpleasantsurprises.

3. When booking in advance, always seek out special rates.

Check with the major travel booking websites such as expedia, venere, opodo etc. and the hotel’s website itself for last minute deals or call the hotel and ask for special rates. Some hotels are willing to bargain over the room price in low season. Some hotels might offer free nights, or a free night’s stay on a future trip. Competitive prices are offered when you book in advance as well.

4. Be specific with your requests.

If you have any special requests, you should find out if the hotel can meet them at the moment of booking. If you require a specific floor in the hotel, a newspaper or bedroom breakfast service, the staff may comply with your requests. Find out if the room is adequately soundproofed if the hotel is near a noisy road or square and you need a quiet room.

5. Always ask if breakfast is included in the room rate.

If breakfast is not included, you can always make a nice Italian Breakfast at any local “Bar” for a few euros. In case breakfast is included, you might want to know what it consists of. Italians usually have a light breakfast including hot espresso, cappuccino or caffe latte and pastry, but hotels might offer fruit, cereals, cold meats, bacon and eggs and juice.

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Italian Email: Writing an Email or a Letter in Italian

Posted on October 20, 2010, 10:14 pm, by Claudia and received No Comments ».

Writing a letter can be a challenge for some people, particularly when you have to write a letter or an email in Italian. Having a background in different language such as French, Spanish or perhaps Latin, may help you understand Italian documents, but writing an email is a completely different story.

There are numerous opportunities for learning documents in Italian. It may be applying for an Italian passport, writing someone who shares your family name, if you are interested in learning more about your Italian

heritage. You can even use this skill when you have to write an inquiry or perhaps a complaint letter to an Italian company, and make hotel and travel reservations. There different types of Italian letters that you can use.

Here are some of the frequently use Italian forms and commercial letters:

Richiesta di offerta: It is a request asking for information, for instance an address, congratulations, or perhaps to confirm information
Conferma d’ordine: Order confirmation
Reclamo: This a letter of complaint
Avviso di spedizione: This is a mailing notice
Prenotazione (di viaggio/ di albergo)—This for hotel travel reservations
Domanda di impiego—This letter is for a job application

Once you have decided what you want for your email. You may begin the Italian email or letter with a “Gentilissima Signora” if it is for a female and “Egregio Signore” for male. This means Dear Mrs. and Dear Sir respectively. You may end the letter with Cordiali saluti that means “Sincerely”.
An Italian phrasebook can help you write simple things, for instance where you come from and other personal information that will help form your letter. It always helps to write a letter in your native language so that you can get the whole thought out. The standard rule in writing a letter applies to this one. You have to write the letterhead, address, date, letter body, closing and also the signature.

By the time you are done with your letter or email, you can use an online translator to translate the letter or email. You can use Google translate or Yahoo translator. It would be advisable to translate the letter sentence by sentence systematically. However, THIS IS NOT 100% error free. Another way to do it would have someone proofread your letter to avoid putting yourself in an embarrassing situation. It always helps when that someone speaks Italian fluently. If you do not have a friend who speaks Italian, you can find an Italian student or scholar in a university or perhaps your neighborhood Italian organization, if you have one. However, in case the idea of writing anything in Italian frights you insanely, then you should consider working with a Multilingual Virtual Assistant.

If you want someone to help you translate or proofread your letter or your email, do not hesitate to contact me. As an Italian Native Speaker VA currently living in Italy, I will be pleased to assist you.

If you would like me to write or translate you letter then just buy this service and you will have your letter or email written or translated within 24hours for just as little as €30*!

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Halloween night in Turin

Posted on October 21, 2010, 1:36 pm, by Claudia and received 1 Comment ».

A special dinner on the tram for a special night!

Spend Halloween night dining on a special tram restaurant! Visiting the historic center of Turin while having dinner on the tram restaurant is a very unique experience and remarkably evocative.

Turin is often labeled as a magical, mysterious and esoteric city. You cannot miss the occasion of Halloween events and initiatives of all kinds and for all, children and grownups. Halloween was imported from Anglo-Saxon tradition which is now replacing our traditional Italian parties “All Saints (Nov. 1^st) and “Souls” (November 2^nd ).
In the Piedmont region for the night of Halloween there will be events, parties and festivals. An initiative particularly original and worthy of note is the Halloween dinner on board of a Restaurant Tram called Ristocolor.
The “Ristocolor” is a historic tram public transport company in Turin Turin (GTT) specially prepared and equipped restaurant for sightseeing tours dinners. While dinner is served, in fact, the tram makes a two-hour tour taking you through the streets of the historic center of Turin.
For Halloween night there will be a special evening with the presence of a magician / illusionist and a rich and elegant menu that includes: Cocktail Witch, Halloween Pumpkins (orange filled), Witches Risotto, Polenta .. with his fingers, Jack O’Lantern Pie (pumpkin pie, amaretto and cocoa), selection of white and red wines, coffee and spirits.

More details for Halloween dinner:

Price: € 25.00 per person
Menu:

Focaccine imbottite di salame e Toma (Buns stuffed with salami and toma)
Arancini di Riso (Rice croquettes)
Olive ripiene all’ascolana (Stuffed olives)
Zuccotto di quiche alle erbette verdi (Zuccotto of green herb quiche)
Torta di Ricotta e Cioccolato (Cheesecake and chocolate)
Frittelle di Mele (Apple fritters)
Cioccolatini, Croccanti e Caramelle (Chocolates, candies and crispy)
Cocktail analcolico ed alcolico (Alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails – Prosecco)
Acqua Minerale (Mineral water)

Places are very limited and it is absolutely necessary to book.
For more information, please see the website of the tourist services GTT here: http://www.comune.torino.it/gtt/turismo/serate.shtml

Of course as an Italian Va Travel specialist, I can assist you with this reservation. So, don’t hesitate to contact me for more info at info @ mtvirtualassistant. com .

Phone Number for Taxis in Italy

Posted on October 22, 2010, 9:15 am, by Claudia and received No Comments ».

As far as getting around Rome and exploring Italy, taking a taxi in Italy is the most important decision you will have to make. Taxis are very convenient especially if you are carrying ample amount of luggage and when you’re in a hurry. Taxi fares in Italy are reasonable. Here are some important information and phone numbers that will guide you in reaching your goal of seeing the best of what Italy has to offer by taking a taxi. You have to find out the toll numbers in Italy.

If you want a conventional taxi service, you may call RadioTaxi 3570, which is the largest taxi service in Rome today. They give quality service to every costumer they have, which includes telephone courtesy, rapidity, accuracy in attending to the costumer’s request, well ventilated taxi and magazines inside the cab. Reservations can be made through the airport, train and bus station. You can contact them through these numbers: 06.35.70; +39 035 4519090 or fax: 06 66183487.

If you want a real time booking, http://www.infotaxi.org is the best choice for you. By simply clicking on the city you are in, you can find contact details for Taxi services companies by country.

Samarcanda soc.coop.r.l., offers a variety of business solutions (credit card payment, estimates, reservations, city tours, conventional services), environmental responsibility, and service transparency.

Phone number: +39 06 55282813
Phone number: +39.06.5551
Phone number: +39.06.55.28.28.92 (Call a taxi from Fiumicino Airport)
Phone number: +39.06.55.28.28.13 (Call centre)
Phone number: +39.06.55.28.27.07 (Fax)

If you want a fast and the best taxi in Rome, Pronto Taxi 6645 is there for you. It is central location with radio satellite that allows the detection of vehicles in real time and the subsequent arrival of the closest taxi as soon as possible.

Dial 06-6645
City

City	Company	Phone N.
Abano Terme (Padova)	Consorzio C.A.T.A.V.	049/8669345
Arezzo	Co.Ta.Ar	0575/382626
Bari	Taxi Radio Azzurra	080/5791020
Bergamo	Radiotaxi	035/4519090
Bologna	COTABO Coop.Taxis Bolognesi CAT Consorzio Autonomo Tassisti	051/372727 051/534141
Brescia	radio-t.	030/35111
Cagliari	radio-t.	070/400101
Catania	radio-t.	095/330966
Cesena (Fc)	radio-t.	0547/610710
Dalmine (Bergamo)	radio-t.	035/229090
Fabriano (An)	CONTAX consorzio taxi e NCC	0732/22552
Ferrara	radiotaxi 900.900	0532/900900
Firenze	Radiotaxi 4390 SOCOTA COTAFI	055/4390 055/4242 – 4798 055/4222556
Genova	radiotaxi	010/5966
Grugliasco (Torino)	C.E.T.	011/785374
Imola (Bologna)	radiotaxi	0542/28122
La Spezia	radiotaxì	0187/523441
Messina	radiotaxì	090/51513
Milano	Taxi Blu Autoradio taxi	02/4040 02/8585
Modena	COTAMO Consorzio Tassisti Modenesi	059/374242
Moncalieri (Torino)	C.E.T.	011/642100
Napoli	COTANA Radio Taxi NAPOLI Radio Taxi PARTENOPE	081/5707070 081/5564444 081/5560202
Orio al Serio (Bergamo)	Radiotaxi Bergamo Consorzio Tassisti Artigiani Bergamaschi	035/4519090 035/244505
Padova	Co.Ra.Pa. coop. radiotaxi Padova	049.651333
Palermo	Coop.Autoradiotaxi Palermo	091/513311
Pedrengo (Bergamo)	autoradio t.	035/229090
Perugia	autoradio t.	075/5004888
Pisa	autoradio t.	050/541600
Prato (Firenze)	radiotaxi	0574/5656
Ravenna	radiotaxi	0544/33888
Roma	Consorzio AssoTaxi Coop. Autoradiotaxi Romana 3570 Radio Taxi 6645 soc. La Capitale soc. Tevere soc. Cosmo coop. Samarcanda	199/41.40.41 06/3570 06/6645 06/4994 06/4157 06/88177 06/5551
Salerno	COTASA	089/757575
Savona	radio t.	019/827951
Siena	radio t.	0577/49222
Torino	Radiotaxi 5730	011/5730
Trieste	radiotaxi	040/2525 – 307730
Udine	C.A.P.U. srl	0432 503400
Varese	radiotaxi	0332/241800
Venezia	radiotaxi	041/5222303 – 723112

Source: Association of Italian Taxis http://www.assotaxi.it/it/faq/elenco_radiotaxi.htm

Taking a taxi service in Italy is an efficient way of roaming around a city with so many turns. Better get moving or else time will catch up with you. If you wish to arrange a taxi service anywehere in Italy, or require more details on the services, please contact us.

I love taxis. Of course they are not always affordable especially if we are going to big cities but sometimes we have no choice. And you, do you like taking taxis? If you are not taking taxis how to do you get around? I would love to hear from you. Thanks.

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Free Things You Can Do Or Visit in Rome

Posted on October 25, 2010, 9:03 am, by Claudia and received No Comments ».

Many people refer to Rome as the Eternal City. It is a city where history is very remarkable like a badge of honor. It is a city like no other. It can be compared to a middle-aged woman. It will seduce you until the time you can hardly leave the city. It will surprise you in a way that the city has still plenty to offer, whose beauty and splendor grows stronger as time goes by. What is really inside Rome? You can decide to follow what typical tourist in Rome use or you can be luck or brave enough to go off the usual tracks. So let’s put imaginations aside and take a tour inside this magnificent city.

The first thing you have to do if you were to visit Italy, simply start with its backstreets in Rome. A glance here and there is worth every byte in your camera’s memory, piazzas, fountains and non-stop cobblestone streets is sure to feed your eyes. Just don’t forget to eat because this simple activity will surely take your time and your tummy’s stock. Just take a few minutes to grab a bite in the restaurant in in Rome’s piazzas. Most of them are not in the central part of Rome, Italy. Inside are different kinds of market, where you can find fruits, vegetables, meat, groceries and ready to eat food. Here you will be eating while standing side by side with Romans and carry your food through your walk along the backstreets of Rome.

Second on the list is probably the Appia Antica. On Sundays, cars are not allowed through this street. So, a peaceful hike or a bike through this old street out of Rome will satisfy one of our days stay there. Here, ancient artifacts are a vast. Don’t worry on getting lost though, the park has detailed routes and maps of the best walking and biking routes. If you don’t have a bike, don’t worry, you can rent one there.

The Underground mystery at Livenza Hypgeum is another a-place-to-visit in Rome. It is behind a storefront of an oil-splatter city garage. It has a nondescript metal door from bustling Via Salaria. It is an underground mystery that Italian scholars haven’t really figured out yet. This was a subterranean place of worship where you can find colorful mosaics and elaborate frescoes. It is also known as the Livenza Hypgeum. It was also believed that this monument was the place of worship of the Baptai.

After rigorous hikes to beautiful streets, strolling in the park and visiting museums, shopping galore comes next. There are lots of malls, shopping areas, boutiques, and designer stores to choose from. First on that list is the Piazza di Spagna or the Spanish Steps. It is one of the richest streets to go shopping. Here you will find Italy’s best and top designer stores like Armani, Prada, Versace, Dolce, Gucci, Gabbana and other notable designers.

Next is the Via del Corso, where you can find the Ferrari flagship. Another great place to shop is the Trastevere. It is located over Tiber River. It opens from 7:00am until 2:00pm. Other nice place to go shopping into is the VialeMarconi, Porta Portses, Piazz Navona and Piazza Vittorio.

After all the shopping you’ve made, it’s time to flaunt it! Since football/soccer is a big sports in Rome. Home to AS Roma and SS Lazio, you can go watch a football game where most people go watch something entertaining and enjoy the nighttime in Rome.

Now this is only one way of enjoying a trip in Rome. And if ever you need help booking in Rome, don’t hesitate to contact me. I will be glad to assist you.

WEB CHECK-IN – CONVENIENT, QUICK AND VERY EASY

Posted on October 26, 2010, 9:05 am, by Claudia and received No Comments ».

“Web Check-In”, also known as online check-in is today’s best way of checking into a flight. You might be surprised how vast it is today, used by most airlines for a better service and/or an alternative service.

We can say that web check-in is an efficient and a convenient way of checking in. Here, instead of going and queuing in a service counter in the airport, you can use the internet to check-in or even through your mobile phones to check-in yourself without hassle and in the comfort of wherever you are as of the moment. You can now confirm your presence for the flight without even going into the airport. Also, you can enter your meal options, your baggage info and other important details of your flight. Your boarding pass is now printable, sent through your emails and some through their websites. You can also use your mobile phones as your mobile boarding pass. This is good, especially for those travelers that travel with a backpack or hand carried items, or for those who are always in a hurry, you can now have extra time.

While some of the airlines consider people that used the web check-in services as a priority, so you don’t have to fall in line through the counters. Some airlines might charge you extra cash for this, but it is better than going through the counters. As of now, it is available to a lot of big airlines like the Alitalia, Swiss Airlines, Austrian airlines, Ryanair, and Alaska airlines.

Unlike airport check-ins, you can check-in through the web or on your mobile hours before the flight. It is usually 24 hours, others even allow you to check-in for about 7 days before the flight. But of course, all terms and conditions of an airport counter check-in is being applied. Like for example, it is non-refundable once it is being checked-in.

Advantages of web check-in:

You don’t have to fall in line in front of the airports counter to check-in.
It is an easy check-in with your boarding pass printable from the internet or you can use your phones as your mobile boarding pass.
It is a fast and easy way of entering details of your flight.
You can board the plane and save some time from the counters.
The inconvenience, hazards and hassles of having a packed airport will be lesser.

Disadvantages of web check-in:

If you have a luggage, you are still required to go through the counters for identifications.
Your ticket will be non-refundable once you’ve checked-in.
It is not yet available to all airlines.
Some airlines might charge you of the service.

Today, some airlines and most airports may and may not consider this. However, this is a great idea for those frequent travelers, and those who are in a hurry. Especially for those sudden appointments that requires you to fly. Since flying is now the best way and the safest way to travel, its market is huge. Bigger than sea traveling and land travels. This is a huge industry, and this is also the reason why it is not yet available in all countries and airlines. But checking-in wise, this is the best way and/or solution for all travelers.

I personally haven’t tried this new way of checking-in but I am desperate to give it a try and look forward to my next trip.

What’s your opinion/thoughts on this? Have you tried? Does it work well and smoothly? I would love to hear from you. Just leave a comment below.

Travel Tip: Prepare All Your Paperwork

Posted on October 29, 2010, 8:40 am, by Claudia and received No Comments ».

I’m frequently requested by customers to arrange a virtual folder on their behalf, which are provided sometimes by email or from the admin log in system. Quite often, it’s for their travel list or actual printable documents like a last minute checklist. Helpful tips for anything they require for their travel. Below are a few travel tips that I would want to discuss with you.

Heading in to a holiday you’ll want an agenda. It’s not something you can get and move and everything will care for itself. When preparing a holiday you have to acquire all of the required travel documents initially. In here are your tickets, hotel reservations, passports, IDs, and all essential paperwork for your trip, tour or company trips. The easiest method to match your plan is to possess a travel checklist. It is simpler to have one of these, to arrange all your events. Along with your other travel document, paperwork and place them in a folder. When traveling it is best that you make your individual checklist or travel print list. You may take advantage of this by maintaining things structured and being aware what, where and when to complete the items prior to or even on your travel. It’s also wise to have a file with you where you hold particularly your tickets and roadmaps. For other stability reasons, you can also make use of this to keep some money.

Inside your list, you might like to record all of your events, even your thorough procedure for get yourself ready for the journey, and itemizing all you need to take along with you. For instance, you’re going to list for what to organize for tomorrow and let’s assume that your flight is the next day of that. So tomorrow, you will buy some toiletries. After the toiletries, ready your suitcases. Whilst getting ready your suitcases, always get safety measures such as protecting your luggage with plastics, segregate your possessions appropriately and so you will know where we can get them and that it’s also segregated for an organized intentions. In so doing, your suitcases are not untidy. Also are listed, are what to bring from the house after getting yourself ready for the trip, such as keys to your home, your flight tickets, IDs, hotel confirmations, passports, maps, and driver’s permit. You may also take photocopies of your birth record and in case you are married, a marriage certificate. You can take a directory of all travelers check numbers, credit numbers, how you can file its loss or theft. You may also email yourself with all the record. You may well also make use of a virtual folder that is similar to an organizer.

For all those essential paperwork that you needed produced, categorized out and arranged, presently there are companies on the market that will get it done for you, as well as program it to suit your needs. These people are pro concerning itemizing your requirements when touring. You should consider asking them for help when preparing your vacation and request guidelines and critical information on how to proceed for your trip.

For those who have additional tips, or extra information to offer, don’t hesitate to give a comment.

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Free Event: Novemberfest – Pisa from 28th Ottober to 14th November 2010

Posted on November 4, 2010, 12:54 pm, by Claudia and received No Comments ».

November Fest 2010 takes place within the space of the Expo Pisa which is located along the SS 206 in Emilia Ospedaletto Location (PI).

For lovers of beer and the atmosphere of the famous German Oktoberfest event, comes as a similar event at hand: Novemberfest which takes place in Pisa from October 28 to November 14, 2010.

The idea came from trying to produce a similar event from the festival in Monaco where you can find many local food in those places such as pork knuckle, sausages, Nuremberg, Bavaria’s salami and cheese, the strudel, the famous and sought after “giant pretzels, Bavarian bread, all mixed with some good traditional German music by an orchestra and of course with the inevitable large beer brewery in the Bavarian Alps Wieninger Bier.

The Novemberfest is therefore an event open to a wide audience and FREE for everyone: it is also a ‘special play area with large market area, bar and tobacco. It can be an opportunity to visit the city of Pisa taking advantage of the event to enjoy the evening.

NovemberFest 2010 takes place within the space of ‘PISA EXPO which is located along the SS 206 in Emilia Ospedaletto Location (PI). It ‘easy access to major roads like the A12 Genova – Livorno (Pisa Centro exit) and the Firenze – Pisa Pisa Nord-Est exit (towards fruit and vegetable market), then follow the direction of Rome, Collesalvetti.

Space EXPO PISA has a large parking lot of approximately 4,000 parking spaces, thanks to its proximity to the major thoroughfare of the city, within easy reach hotels, the el station ‘Pisa Airport. The event takes place every evening from 19.00 to 2.00, from 28 October 2010 to November 14, 2010.

Click here for more info about the event!

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Free EVENT: FREE Wine Tasting Event at Biennale Enogastronomica in Tuscany (Florence)

Posted on November 9, 2010, 3:55 pm, by Claudia and received No Comments ».

The second edition of the Biennale Enogastronomica Fiorentina starts on 6^th November 6, 2010 for 17 days until 22^nd November 2010 with a full calendar of meetings, shows, tours of taste, markets, wine tasting, appetizers, dinners and much more packed with meetings, shows , itineraries of taste, markets, wine tasting, appetizers, dinners, conventions and with a careful eye to solidarity. The event was conceived and organized by Studio Umami and Confesercenti Florence and its purpose is to rediscover the ancient Florentine and Tuscan flavors, making the traditional products such as extra virgin olive oil, Chianti and other wines with names like Nobile di Montepulciano and wine tasting with artisan chocolate cakes: 10th November “The other side of the Chianti Classico: The Super Tuscans” tasting will be organized with the support of Fisar (Federation of Italian Sommeliers hotels catering) where But the real stars are not the DOCG wines but Supertuscan of each company, and philosophies of wine grapes to deviate from the parameters set by the denomination production (free entrance but reservation required by calling this number +39 347.7316178). For a full list of events click here.

For the entire duration of the event will be in the beautiful cloister of the former Leopoldine Piazza Santa Maria Novella a fixed space which will also be Biennale 2010 Info Point will be created within which debates and tastings. This and more is designed to make Florence location and a destination for a gourmet discovery that points straight to the excellence of the territory but not only this year the Biennale Enogastronomica will open its doors to culinary excellence from outside the region, thanks to involvement of wineries and food not only in Florence.

For more information about the event: Studio Umami – 055.6587304, info@studioumami.com; Website: www.biennaleenogastronomica.it. Sign up to our Newsletter to receive more info on special and Free forthcoming Events in Italy.

Free Museums in Italy – Museums in Music or MUSEI IN MUSICA 20TH November 2010

Posted on November 17, 2010, 11:01 pm, by Claudia and received No Comments ».

In order to promote culture and bring more people to art and places that remain, for the first time this year, these will be the big event where Museums will be open FREE OF CHARGE just for one night .
In Rome, “MUSEUMS IN MUSIC” or “MUSEI IN MUSICA” is sponsored by Capital Rome in collaboration with the Ministry of Heritage and Culture and organized by Zètema Culture Project.
http://www.museiincomuneroma.it

After the huge success of last year, this year MiBAC extended the National Event involving many other Italian cities with more than 100 musical performances in some of the most important national museums of our country.

MUSEUMS IN MUSIC events are all free.
The museums involved, moreover, will remain open to visitors free of charge until 02.00.

Click here for more info about the event and for a list of Museums and Italian Cities involved in this project!

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Claridges Gift Certificate: Are you looking for a unique and Luxury English Christmas present

Posted on November 30, 2010, 11:47 pm, by Claudia and received No Comments ».

Gift Certificate From £45

The perfect present for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas or just to say thank you.

Traditional Afternoon Tea at Claridges

Afternoon tea at Claridge’s includes a mouth-watering selection of wafer thin sandwiches, freshly baked scones with Marco Polo jelly and Devonshire cream, assorted teacakes and pastries and a choice of tea, coffee and infusions, accompanied by the gentle strains of a classical musical ensemble.

The quintessentially English tradition of Afternoon Tea can be enjoyed in The Foyer or the Reading Room daily at 3.00, 3.30, 5.00 or 5.30pm.

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How to Visit Rome cheaply using Cards. Plan your travel in advance and take chance of these discounts.

Posted on April 18, 2011, 1:48 pm, by Claudia and received No Comments ».

If you are going to visit monuments and museums of Rome can be very expensive and due to the long queues it can also be very frustrating. Here are some tips that will help you save time and money.

· Roma Pass.

Roma Pass is a tourist card, which includes free transportation for three days and free admission to two museums and / or archaeological sites. Once you have used the card twice, it gives you a reduced price for the tickets in other museums and sites, events and exhibitions. You can use this card in Rome for more than 40 monuments, museums and archaeological sites.

You can buy the Roma Pass card at any: Tourist Information Points in Rome, railway stations, Fiumicino airport, Travel Agencies, hotels, Atac, ticket offices, newsagents and tobacco shops.

· Archaeology Card. (Archeologia Card)

This is a ticket for seven days and will allow you to entry to the Colosseum, the Palatine, the Roman National Museum, the Baths of Caracalla, Villa dei Quintili and the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella on the Via Appia. You can purchase this card at any of the above mentioned shops and the cost is 23€.

· Appia Antica Card

This Card is also valid for seven days and includes admission (once each) at the Baths of Caracalla, Villa dei Quintili, and the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella. The cost of the card is € 7.50 and does not include transportation.

· Tickets to museums

Combined tickets of 4 museums include an entrance for each of the four national museums of Rome (closed on Mondays) Altemps, Palazzo Massimo, the Baths of Diocletian, Crypta. The card costs € 8.50 and is valid for three days.

· Transport Rome Pass.

This specific card allows unlimited travel on buses and metro in Rome and it is available for one, three, seven days or a month. The card must be validated only on first use.

Zoomark 2011 – Bologna Trade Show in Italy for Pet Accessories

Posted on May 12, 2011, 9:36 pm, by Claudia and received No Comments ».

Zoomark International is celebrating its 14^th anniversary. The entire event will be from May 12 up to May 15. It is a top zoomark trade show involving pet supplies industries. Taking part in this event is a unique opportunity to promote business, strengthen alliances and discover new partner as well as keep oneself updated on the latest development of pet supplies market.

Zoomark International 2011 is a wonderful arena that is open only to pet business market. The general public is not admitted in the said event. The show will highlight more than 600 exhibitors such as manufacturers and food distributors, care and comfort supplies, trade association, publishers and service suppliers coming from all over the world. Tickets for the BolognaFiere can be purchase online using bank systems with a secure connection.

For participants and guest that have their car or rented a car, then parking areas can be found near the fair entrance. There are about 14,500 parking spaces and they are fairly reachable from both highway and urban road. Bologna Fiera and parking operators are present to manage and control the flow of traffic and they are easily identifiable with their blue uniform with company logo and name. Parking fees can be paid by either cash, which is manual or automatic, or through authorized operators with handheld device of issuance of official receipt. You can easily book your parking space in advance through this site (B & F Parking) and you can also choose your own parking spot.

Going to and from the event is easy with numerous Bologna Taxi companies such as:

Taxi Auto Pubbliche Aldrovandi Chiamate Dirette Ai Posteggi – Tel. 051 233301

Taxi Auto Pubbliche chiamate Dirette Ai Posteggi – Tel. 051 6142495

Radiotaxi – CAT – Consorzio Autonomo Taxisti – Tel. 051 534141

Sms Taxi service - http://www.taxibologna.it/en/smstaxi.php

Food and hospitality is never threadbare in this event. The Bologna catering sector is organized and harmonized by Convivia, which is a company on a joint venture with BolognaFiere-Camst to manage all areas of catering and restaurant center. It offers a wide range of catering service to meet the varying demands of guests and participant. And if you need to buy anything, you can easily purchase items from cello tape to nails at the “The Obsession” hardware service center located at the ground floor (block C). Banks such as Unicredit, Cassa Di Risparmio Di San Miniato and Banco Popolare Di Verona E Novara are available at the ground floor. There is also an ATM machine at block A for easy and fast cash withdrawal. Pharmacy and First Aid Center are available at the ground floor for any medical problems. Police stations are also available to keep the event safe.

There is also a computerized system of information points at BolognaFiere to provide guests with information such as list of exhibitors, research data catalog and exhibitor’s map locations, schedule of events. Guest can also avail of the free Wi-Fi connection at the entire neighborhood fair with a standard speed of 802.11 b/g 2GHz. Simply get the access information from the staff. Other services such as post office, newsstand and tobacco shops are available in the event in order to meet to guest’s needs.

To keep things more interactive and efficient for mobile users, Pocket Fair is also available. It has information sheets, maps and guides. Guests can create a personalized itinerary and they can also take advantage of the dedicated guide to hotels, restaurants, exhibitions and monuments in the city.

Exhibition in Italy – Market Your Products Successfully

Posted on June 2, 2011, 11:16 am, by Claudia and received No Comments ».

Right now, there are millions of products and services all around the world. The appeals of different events like Italian trade shows are extensive as they bring together traders and customers. Italian Exhibition ranges from wedding to agriculture.

Budgeting, logistics and planning is important in professionally and effectively leveraging trade shows. It can be held at pop up gazebos or halls that are aimed to showcase different products and create brand awareness. However, the real excitement in most Italian trade show is found in the distinctive and unique way small entrepreneurial traders present innovative and fresh offering.

Exhibitions in Italy are not inexpensive to go to as it includes booth rental, booth display, travel expenses, sampling and sales collateral and also shipping and customs. These are only few the possible expenses involved in trade shows. On the other hand, the benefit is possibly optimized by direct product exposure, which would pay off the to the business in the long run.

To prove the commercial appeal of a certain product, you need to position it to where the market’s decision makers can see and assess it. They can either confirm or disapprove of the services’ or good’s value. This is exactly what happens in Italian trade shows.

Trade shows in Italy are where people mingle, and exchange business cards. This is a great platform to demonstrate and discuss details of products or services as well as the price and terms and conditions of sales with the market’s decision makers in a personal yet business-like environment.

Italian Exhibitions are a great arena for small and big business to increase brand awareness, reinforce relationship with clients, and even attract potential customers. If there is an upcoming trade show related to your niche, you should definitely go ahead and consider the benefits and incorporate this as an advertising opportunity for you business.

Trenitalia Services At Your Own Mobile Phone – Italian Trains App

Posted on October 7, 2011, 9:43 am, by Claudia and received No Comments ».

Most people nowadays already own a mobile phone for various reasons. Before, having one is just a luxury but with the application of modern technology into it, you can already do ample things in your mobile phones in a very easy and efficient way. This includes effective means of communication via SMS and even video chats, games applications, watch television series, Microsoft office applications and means of media enhancement in music and video category.

Mobile phone applications are Internet applications that utilize various programs into a handheld device. This is the improvements made by mobile owners such as iPhone in order to continuously connect with its users and to make their way of communication more efficient and highly advanced. You can now enjoy the beauty of the World Wide Web in your own mobile phone, at your own pace and luxury. The use of these applications is very easy and user-friendly that anyone can be able to use and avail of.

One of the best applications in iPhone today is the itreno and Pronto Treno. This application is the new service offered by the Trenitalia. You can now access their website at your own mobile phone without the hassle of going into cafes or computers. This is very beneficial for people especially who are always travelling in the busy streets of Italian railways.

To access their service, simply download the application into your mobile phone and just a click away, you are now connected with the Trenitalia. Just make sure your mobile number is supported by such application. The download is for free, a charge only comes when you connect into the Internet and it depends on your mobile phone provider.

With this application at your mobile phone, it has tons of benefits to enjoy from, one of the most important of all is the service to help you become updated with the travel schedules that you may have whenever you are inside the country, Italy. Some of the most specific benefits that you can get from this application are the following:

1. You can check your travel schedules.

2. Update the schedules of trains in Italy

3. Check for past, current and future schedules

4. Make online reservations, book and purchase tickets.

5. You can use it anywhere you are

6. It is free to install

7. It is handy, easy to operate and user friendly.

Enjoy your travel in Italy through the use of train without getting late from your schedule.

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