Many activities, one goal

Destination Florence Foundation has been established to respond effectively to the challenges of Florence's tourism sector, thanks to its strategic member community and business divisions.

We are the official partner of the City of Florence and the Metropolitan City for the development of sustainable tourism, operating to attract large events, international congresses, weddings, and high-quality tourism.

30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Our expertise for the destination

Since 1995, our core business has been operating as a convention bureau promoting Florence in the MICE market by securing and developing bids for high-quality international events. In recent years, we have broadened our scope of activities, becoming a reference point in the region for other types of events, such as destination weddings or sports events, by enhancing and supporting local and regional offerings.

Through the Destination Florence website and the Belong project, we also engage with visitors and those who choose Florence as a city to study or work in, providing structured information and services for individual tourists and temporary residents.

Since 1995

Convention Bureau

The core business of the Foundation since the establishment of the Florence Convention Bureau. We develop bids for international events and congresses, serving as the official contact point for meeting planners in collaboration with Firenze Fiera. We closely work with the University of Florence and the academic-scientific community to capture more opportunities and highlight the intellectual assets of the region.

Since 2015

Tuscany for Weddings

Tuscany for Weddings promotes and enhances the wedding offer of Florence and the Tuscan region, by connecting local suppliers with international buyers. It also trains local operators to meet the needs of this specific, demanding market segment.

Since 2017

Destination Florence

Destination Florence is the official marketplace of the City of Florence. Through its blog and online and offline channels, it mainly aims to inform visitors and decentralize flows by enhancing the offerings of the whole metropolitan area, while training operators.

Since 2021

Belong

Belong is the official project of the City of Florence for welcoming and managing the flow of temporary residents in the city, such as off-site students, international students, and digital nomads. We provide useful information and tools for Belongers, while collaborating with foreign universities and language schools.

Since 2024

Sports Commission

The Foundation's most recent division promotes Florence as a destination for minor and major sports events, facilitating the organization of national and international competitions and encouraging sports tourism, especially in the metropolitan area.

Since 2024

Fondazione Destination Florence

We support the city's institutions and business community by providing concrete assistance and a strategic vision for managing tourist flows and developing sustainable tourism. We act as a facilitator of opportunities for businesses, universities, the academic-scientific community, and cultural institutions.

With their experience and know-how, the Foundation’s members can do a great deal for the development of Florence. Likewise, through its divisions, the Foundation can do a great deal for them.

Networking, opportunities, visibility. Discover the advantages of becoming a member of Destination Florence Foundation.

Annual Report

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Each year, the Foundation publishes an annual report with an analysis of the activities carried out by each business division throughout the year.

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