February 2026 – Mancini Worldwide & Connect2Italy at BIT MILANO 2026 

The past week marked a significant milestone for Mancini Worldwide and the Connect2Italy community, once again highlighting the importance of face-to-face interaction and long-term relationship building in the global tourism B2B landscape. Around BIT Milano 2026, we designed a structured journey for international buyers and Italian partners that combined strategic networking, high-value content and concrete business development opportunities, balancing informal moments with meaningful professional exchange. 

Connect2Italy Meet & Greet Aperitivo – Milan 

The week opened with the Connect2Italy Meet & Greet Aperitivo, an informal yet highly strategic networking event designed to bring together international operators and Italian partners of our community ahead of BIT Milano 2026. 

Hosted at Magna Pars L’Hotel à Parfum, the evening provided an elegant and welcoming setting where members of the Connect2Italy community could strengthen existing relationships, create new connections and explore new opportunities for collaboration. 

BIT Milano 2026 – Three Days of Connections and Business Development 

From February 10 to 12, the Connect2Italy community played an active role at BIT Milano 2026, taking part in three intense and productive days dedicated to B2B networking and partnership development. 

Key highlights included: 

• 25 international buyers joining the Connect2Italy delegation 

• Over 650 confirmed B2B meetings between buyers and Italian suppliers 

• High-quality one-to-one conversations reaffirming the strategic value of personal relationships in today’s tourism industry 

• Post-BIT site visits and experiences, allowing buyers to test services firsthand and gain deeper insight into the excellence and uniqueness of Italian offerings 

Panel Discussion | “Europe & the Mediterranean: The New Incoming Tourism Map” 

On February 11, during BIT Milano 2026, Connect2Italy hosted a dedicated panel discussion focused on how global markets are reshaping travel flows and redefining the positioning of Europe and the Mediterranean in long-haul tourism strategies. 

The session was skillfully moderated by Alessandro Mancini, who guided a dynamic and forward-looking debate addressing: 

• The growing strategic relevance of the Mediterranean region 

• Italy’s evolving role as a natural gateway for multi-country itineraries 

• The value of authentic B2B relationships as the foundation for sustainable, long-term growth 

The discussion was enriched by an international panel of speakers representing key markets including India, USA, Argentina, United Kingdom and Italy, whose expertise and market perspectives added depth and insight to the conversation.