Upon touching down at LAX, after 12 hours in the air, I walked non-stop to the 7-11 convenience store near the baggage claim belt for a Big Gulp to quench my thirst. The attendant at the counter, an earnest young man named Corey, asked politely where I had been? “Bologna, Italy…it is in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region,” I answered. “For business or p...

Surrounded by vibrant lemon trees, the scent of aged Parmigiano Reggiano and freshly sliced prosciutto in the air, guests stepping into Eataly Flatiron on June 28 were instantly transported to the heart of Italy, Emilia-Romagna.  The occasion was a special tasting event hosted in partnership with the Region of Emilia-Romagna and ALMA – The Internat...

Have you ever stopped to think where the Parmigiano Reggiano you grate on your pasta comes from? If it is indeed authentic Parmigiano Reggiano—a product with a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)—it was made in or around Parma, a charming Italian city about an hour from Bologna. And according to International Living, Parma is a perfect alternativ...

A weekend of warm connections and regional pride brought together New York’s Emilia Romagna community as they welcomed a delegation from the Regional Legislative Assembly of Emilia-Romagna, visiting the Big Apple to take part in the Summer Fancy Food Show—North America’s premier event for the food and beverage industry. The gathering, host...

DOP Tourism (Denominazione di Origine Protetta) is emerging as a dynamic and sustainable model of tourism in Italy, centered around the country’s rich heritage of DOP and IGP (Indicazione Geografica Protetta) certified products. Promoted by 361 consortia and involving 597 certified goods, this form of tourism blends agriculture, culture, and hospit...

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Which Italian cities offer the most satisfying quality of life and work? Surprisingly, it's not the major metropolitan hubs, but rather mid-sized cities like Bologna in Emilia Romagna, Verona in Veneto, and Bergamo in Lombardy. That's according to a newly released study examining how urban areas shape Italy’s national reputation. The goal is to mea...

There’s a different feel in Parma, that town in Emilia-Romagna noted for such culinary masterpieces as Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma. Traveling northern Italy’s 2,000-year-old Via Emilia, Parma sits as a distinguished jewel midway between Milan and Bologna. These days, the Via’s original Roman name has been traded for a more utilitari...

Venice is a bucket list destination for many, but as the city buckles under the crushing weight of overtourism, savvy travelers are beginning to look for alternatives. Enter Comacchio, a small town less than two hours away in Italy’s Emilia Romagna region. Located where the Po River Delta meets the Adriatic Coast, Comacchio is sometimes called the...

Ferrara is a magnificent city in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, home to extraordinary sites like the stunning Ducal Palace. But once a year, it becomes something truly unique: the world’s largest open-air stage for street musicians. The Ferrara Buskers Festival, taking place this year from August 27 to 31, brings artists from across the globe...