Designer Adam D. Tihany has created a new look for Italian cruise ship company Costa Smeralda, and his latest project for the brand includes a museum of Italian design aboard a ship. And while we might not find ourselves aboard a cruise ship in the very near future, we can dream of our next trip with a side of design. Tihany and his team worked clo...

A new title has been chosen for Formula 1’s return to Imola, which hosted the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix last year. Imola is due to hold the second event on the 2021 F1 calendar on April 18th. The name of its race has not previously been confirmed.  The title was announced jointly by the Italian government’s ministry of foreign affairs and internati...

Il 27 gennaio si è tenuto il Luxury Summit 2021 grazie all’Italy America Chamber of Commerce presenziata da Alberto Milani e con la partecipazione di ottantuno paesi. Molti personaggi illustri del campo sono intervenuti per far comprendere come allocare i costi, dove impegnare le risorse e quale opportuno business model creare per fronteggiare ogni...

’Nduja is a spreadable spicy cured pork salami from Calabria that gives an incredible kick of flavor – straight from the toe of Italy – to pizza and pasta. But few know that the real ’nduja come specifically from Spilinga, a town in Calabria with a population of less than 2,000. Every family raises and slaughters at least one pig, even the barber. ...

Creativity emanates from every corner of Italy, and this country's $67 billion fashion business taps the talent of artisans who draw on generations of tradition. But the coronavirus is sending shockwaves through the industry, shuttering shops and canceling fashion shows, with losses reaching a staggering $20 billion. Correspondent Seth Doane travel...

Good, simple, everyday wines, the kind that can be opened without ceremony or permission, hold an exalted place in my heart. These are the bottles most cherished by wine lovers. Renowned wines can be astounding, complex and contemplative. Those sorts of wines are revered, of course. But, unless you are wealthy and extravagant, they come out only on...

If you're doing Dry January, then look away now. Why? Well, Italian illustrator Emiliano Ponzi has done some classy illustrations for a drink brand which might make you sentimental for a glass or two. The award-winning artist has worked with SELECT Aperitivo to tell the story of Venice and the drink over the decades. Emiliano's work retraces the hi...

From New York to Los Angeles, from Chicago to Toronto, all the sweetness of the authentic Italian confectionery tradition can now be tasted within the world greatest Italian food hall. “We are proud to be hosted in Eataly stores all over the States, from New York to Los Angeles, from Chicago to Toronto”. This is what Christian Saldi, Director at It...

illycaffè North America today announced a new partnership with top specialty coffee importer and distributor Ammirati Coffee, Inc., who will distribute illy's renowned high-quality premium coffee products to cafés, restaurants and hotels throughout the New York metropolitan region. Ammirati Coffee will also manage and provide its superior service a...

Drunk by nine out of ten Italians, with an average per capita consumption of around 220 liters, mineral water is the queen of beverages in Italy. Large-scale distribution accounts for around 80% of alcohol-free beverages sales, equal to over 2 billion euros and around 10 billion liters. The sector is particularly dynamic when it comes to sustainabl...