22st EDITION OF "PREMIO EXCELLENT"
Milan, April 3th 2017 Hotel Principe di Savoia

Maximum security Institution at the service of the  citizens in the history of Italy, Arm of Carabineers  stands out for its commitment in supporting public order and territorial control in urban areas and contributes to the operations of civil authorities in terms of public safety. But the spirit of the Corps goes much further, committing all its efforts to providing social support to the citizens even off  active duty.

Innovation, courage and excellence. These are the values ​​that inspire the greatest temple of Italian Opera, the Teatro Alla Scala in Milan, icon of Italian musical culture in the world, and playing an important role as a tourism resource in the capital of Lombardy. Its constant evolution and international vocation have significant impacts for the country  playing a key role in stimulating cultural tourism and widening economic relationships.

From promoting Tourism industry  to enhancing destinations and products of excellence. A historical turning  point that bears the signature of Andrea Corsini, Regional Councilor for Tourism in Emilia Romagna since 2015, signatory of the New Law on Tourism article 4. The law sets new trends in promoting Regional Tourism and meeting contemporary tourists’ needs. focusing on high quality tourism and highlighting Emilia Romagna attractions.

Counted among the 40 most important sculptors of the world, Marcello Pietrantoni, artist of rare sensitivity , alongside his architectural practice explores new forms of art and artistic languages ​​through the research of the most different materials, up to its famous bronze sculptures started in 1986. In 60 years of work, his inspiration evokes  the archetypal world, through an ongoing reflection on the dynamic process of fixity and fluidity of Time, and man tireless striving for beauty and eternity.

One of the first italian Entrepreneurs to have understood the strategic importance of golf as attraction of a high quality tourism, Paolo Piras combined his longtime experience in the travel industry with his passion for this sport, giving rise to “Le Rovedine”, today one of the most renowned and beautiful golf courses in Italy, as well as a valuable resource to both tourism and Milan hospitality industry, with over 70 thousand visitors per year. The 18-hole course, open all year, spreads over  a ​​650 thousand square meters green area, with native plant species. In the country it’s the only public access Golf Course,  with no restrictions on equity participation for players.

The only channel in Italy entirely dedicated to art in all its forms, Sky Arte HD is now the reference point and cultural full stop for music, painting, sculpture, literature, theater, photography, architecture, design, comics and cinema lovers. It diffuses passion for culture, telling "stories" related to art world in an original way, with contemporary and innovative language. In the last two years the channel has provided extensive coverage to national heritage, promoting more than 50 cities, 250 artistic sites, 200 cultural appointments and more than 3500 events on the territory.

Born as a family business in 1949, Stevanato Group has continued the tradition evolving to become a made in Italy Entrepreneurial Excellence at international level. Specialized in products, processes and solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, counts more than 3000 employees and has a turnover of 456 million EUR, 92% of which in foreign markets. Numbers that make it a shining example of "made in Italy” in the world, demonstrating that continuous quality improvement research and strategies for identifying customer needs are the basis for international success. 

In the digital travel industry, the MSC FOR ME innovative project launched by MSC Cruises, stands out for its complexity and innovation dynamics. Through cutting-edge technology with more than 130 smart features, this guest-centric program, engineered to meet customers  every need, provides a unique breadth of vision in the industry, making travel experience even more enjoyable. Built on solid cooperation with leading technology partners in a ten-year 9 billion euro business plan, “MSC for me” will involve both the 12 existing cruise ships and the 11 under construction, by fitting each ship with 16,000 points of connectivity. Because of its unique characteristics and its digital innovation program, it deserves a prominent position in the BIT 2017, the fairtrade MSC Cruises has chosen to introduce its avant garde program to the world.

Since his assignment in 2014 until today, Alessandro Maurizio Cabella led the iconic Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria to exemplary achievements by further enhancing the positioning and maximising profits. During the three years of his brilliant management, GOP, ADR and RevPar grew respectively by 15.8, 11.6 and 6.0%.

Thanks to the acquisition by the Bonomi family, the historical italian brand returned to represent the excellence of Italy tourism. The Bonomi family, combining finance and industry, offered Valtur the opportunity to live a new season of growth, aiming to attract foreign tourists to Italian destinations.

With great passion, Lorenza Lain has enhanced and rediscovered the soul and the historical memory of Palazzo Sagredo, making it a symbol of cultural creativity far beyond its hospitality vocation.

During his exemplary career within the Novotel chain, Luigi Lima has played all roles until reaching the top management in Italy, Greece, Israel, Malta, anticipating and following the deep changes that have characterized the MICE segment during the last 15 years.

Stefan Neuhaus strongly believed in an ambitious project contributing significantly to its realization. Thanks to his work Tenuta Castelfalfi went back to being a unique hospitality destination exuding a quiet old charm and ancient history, immersed in an  enchanted corner of Tuscany, where nature, history, art and modernity live together in perfect harmony. Castelfalfi unveils to the visitor a world of unexpected surprises: from the production of wine and oil, to the protection of flora and fauna. Not to mention the extraordinary Golf course and a luxury five star hotel opening shortly that will enrich the Castelfalfi Resort area.