Selling Ticino. trade.ticino.ch A sales guide for travel professionals. Monte San Giorgio, Mendrisiotto Region NIO M O UN M D RI T IA A L • P • W L O A I R D L D N H O E M R I E T IN AG O E • PATRIM United Nations Monte San Giorgio Educational, Scientific and inscribed on the World Cultural Organization Heritage List in 2003 1 LIFE IS JUST GREAT www.tamaropark.ch Monte Tamaro SA Splash & Spa Tamaro SA CH-6802 Rivera-Monteceneri Exit Rivera - CH-6802 Rivera-Monteceneri Tel + 41 91 946 23 03 Monte Tamaro Tel + 41 91 936 22 22 [email protected] [email protected] www.montetamaro.ch www.splashespa.ch 300m walk from the railway station 2 Opening from April till November Open every day Inserzione Tamaro park D E.indd 2 17.11.2014 13:29:25 Ascona, Lake Maggiore and Valleys Ascona, Lake Maggiore Contents. LIFE IS JUST GREAT Ticino Turismo Ticino Turismo’s Trade Team. 5 Via Canonico Ghiringhelli 7 How to get to Ticino. 6 www.tamaropark.ch CH – 6501 Bellinzona Ticino’s four destinations. 8 www.ticino.ch Traveling by train, bus and boat. 10 [email protected] Guided excursions. 11 Mountain excursions. 12 Great outdoor offerings. 14 Switzerland’s cycling paradise. 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 16 Food and wine. 18 Family activities. 20 Shopping. 21 Special interests. 22 Grand Tour of Switzerland. 24 Events. 26 Accommodation. 28 Meetings & Incentives. 33 Inbound travel. 34 Ready-made packages. 35 Ticino trade tools. 36 Contacts / Promotional material. 38 Monte Tamaro SA Splash & Spa Tamaro SA Impressum: CH-6802 Rivera-Monteceneri Exit Rivera - CH-6802 Rivera-Monteceneri © Ticino Turismo 2014 Tel + 41 91 946 23 03 Tel + 41 91 936 22 22 Printed in Switzerland Monte Tamaro Arti Grafi che Salvioni [email protected] [email protected] CH - 6500 Bellinzona www.montetamaro.ch www.splashespa.ch EN / 2000 specimen 12/2014 300m walk from the railway station Opening from April till November Open every day 3 Inserzione Tamaro park D E.indd 2 17.11.2014 13:29:25 Welcome to Switzerland’s sunny south. Dear Travel Professionals, Are you keen on discovering the sunny south of Switzerland, where la dolce vita meets Swiss quality and Italian lifestyle harmonizing into a picturesque setting? Benvenuti (welcome) in Ticino! With a mere 346’500 inhabitants, Ticino covers an area twice the size of the city of Los Angeles and encloses a remarkable diversity of natural, historical, cultural and tourist attractions. The scenic backdrop – made of picturesque mountains, gleaming lakes, emerald green rivers, waterfalls, charming stone-house villages, vineyards on rolling hills, palm trees and glaciers – are wonderfully linked to the locals and their deeply rooted traditions. Visitors will unmistakably notice Ticino’s main characteristics: the Italian language, the Swiss reputation, the Mediterranean-influenced gastro- nomy and the mildest climate in Switzerland. All these distinctive features make Ticino a unique destination to be visited year- round, one that will satisfy the needs and wishes of customers of all ages. There is really something for everyone: from active outdoor sports to shopping, from UNESCO sites to international events. Selling Ticino will support the planning of your customer’s vacation. Within the following pages, you will find a wide selection of products and services offered by our destination. We have listed direct contacts of services/products which will save you time and help you create a high-quality product that will boost your Ticino and Switzerland sales. Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you need any additional information. We are looking forward to welcoming you and your customers to Ticino very soon. Happy selling! Cari saluti, Your Ticino Turismo’s trade team 4 Monte San Salvatore, Lake Lugano Region Monte San Salvatore, Ticino Turismo’s trade team. trade.ticino.ch, [email protected] Manuela Nicoletti. Veronica Lafranchi. Country Manager Country Manager Overseas Switzerland [email protected] [email protected] Jasmin Haslimeier. Alessia Alberti. Country Manager Product Manager Meetings Germany, UK, Russia [email protected] [email protected] Michel Cavadini. Monica Reggiani. Country Manager Product Manager Meetings IT, FR, BENELUX, GCC [email protected] [email protected] 5 Monte Generoso, Mendrisiotto Region Monte Generoso, www.hotel-internazionale.ch www.hotel-internazionale.chwww.hotel-internazionale.ch www.hotel-internazionale.chwww.hotel-internazionale.chwww.hotel-internazionale.chwww.hotel-internazionale.ch www.hotel-internazionale.ch www.hotel-internazionale.ch How to get to Ticino. The quickest way ... Ticino is well connected by all means of transport. 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