ART CITIES EXCHANGE

A Resounding Success for the 27th Edition of Art Cities Exchange

The 27th edition of Art Cities Exchange (ACE)—Italy’s premier workshop and a historic trademark of Federalberghi Rome and Lazio, dedicated to promoting the country’s tourism excellence in the leisure, luxury, meeting and incentive segments—concluded with outstanding results and renewed enthusiasm.

This year’s edition was held from November 9th to 12th, 2025, at the Hotel Crowne Plaza – St. Peter’s in Rome, welcoming over 80 top-level international buyers from key European and non-European markets. These fully hosted buyers arrived with strong commercial interest and contributed to an atmosphere rich in opportunity and meaningful dialogue.

A Strategic Milestone for the Tourism Sector

The 27th edition reaffirmed ACE’s role as a cornerstone event for fostering international partnerships, strengthening business relationships, and driving innovation across the Italian tourism industry. 
ACE continues to position Italy as a global leader in tourism, culture, and destination development, thanks to its unique ability to combine business, culture, and authentic human connection.

Exceptional Results and Key Achievements

Supported by an advanced matching platform, the event generated:

• Over 3,500 scheduled business meetings between Italian exhibitors and international buyers
• Additional informal meetings during the afternoon open session
• A highly positive performance evaluation from participants

The feedback was remarkable:

• 95% of buyers praised the exceptional quality and professionalism of the Italian exhibitors
• 100% of buyers expressed a clear intention to develop new commercial partnerships

These results highlight the concrete business potential generated during ACE and its capacity to create long-term commercial value.

Beyond Business: ACE as a Networking and Relationship Hub

ACE is not only about scheduled appointments—it is a space where connections flourish naturally.
The event offered a curated program of convivial and networking moments designed to nurture genuine and lasting relationships:

• Gourmet lunches and dinners celebrating Italy’s culinary excellence
• Relaxed coffee breaks that encouraged informal yet productive exchanges
• A vibrant dancing party, complete with live music and a DJ set, which added a memorable and festive atmosphere to the closing evening

This combination of professionalism and conviviality is one of the distinguishing elements that make ACE unique in the international tourism landscape.

Discovering Lazio: An Immersive Post-Event Fam Trip

After the workshop, a selected group of buyers took part in an immersive fam trip across the Lazio region, one of Central Italy’s most captivating
territories.
Participants explored its artistic heritage, historical landmarks, culinary traditions, and natural landscapes—gaining valuable insights to enrich their future tourism proposals and strengthen their understanding of the destination.

Looking Ahead: Join Us for the Next Edition

The ACE team is already working on the next edition, which promises to be even more engaging and rich in business opportunities.
Stay tuned for updates and feel free to contact us for details on participation formats, registration procedures, and costs.

Let’s shape the future of tourism together—see you at the next ACE!

Contacts

For sellers:

Marta Romani – Monica Censori
Tel. +39 0736 30 72 92
Mobile +39 334 64 84 892
E-mail: seller@artcitiesexchange.com

For
buyer enquiries:
Claudia Pietracci – tour@comitelpartners.it
Tel. +39 0736 30 72 92 | +39 334 8498423