(Aug. 6) – Umbria and Marche together in London to promote the tourist offer of the two regions, which share a stand in the “Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre.” Officials from the two Italian regions spoke to the English press and operators, presenting the touristic offer during a meeting held at the ‘Saint James suites’, in side Casa Italia. During the meeting, all the initiatives and the work conducted in harmony between the two regions have been outlines, as well as projects based on the promotion of the two areas that complement and enhance each other. The proposals have appreciated both from operators and journalists, who have shown interest in the tourism offers dedicated to the beauty spots and cultural culinary excellence. But, in addition to tourism, it has been highlighted another common thread that unites the two regions: during the meeting it has been highlighted that two fencers from the Italian Dream Team in the women’s foil at the London 2012, Valentina Vezzali and Elisa Di Francisca, both from the region of Marche, have chosen an Umbrian city, Norcia, as their training camp. In the event, opened by a video about the territories, have also participated several authorities, such as the Consul General of Italy, representatives from the Italian Embassy and the Italian Institute of Culture. (Red)
