The Congress will take place from 9-11 April at La Biennale di Venezia, one of the most prestigious cultural institutions in the world, in the beautiful Sala delle Colonne, part of the newer Ca’ Giustinian building,
The Biennale is known for holding festivals such as Venice's International Film Festival, the International Art Exhibition and the International Architecture Exhibition.
The venue is close to the iconic Piazza San Marco.
Accommodation and Travel: Special rates are offered to delegates at the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal, its sister hotel the Palazza Selvadego, and the Hotel Bonvecchiati. Find the booking links on Hotel and Travel in the menu to the left.
Enquiries: Please contact Amanda Millard on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Programme:
Draft Congress Programme
Pre-Congress Day – Monday, 8 April 2019
Venue: Biennale Ca’ Giustinian Building, Venice
Executive Committee Meeting and Working Group Meetings
Happy Hour
Young Professionals & Mentors Dinner
Day 1 – Tuesday, 9 April 2019
Venue: Biennale Ca’ Giustinian Building, Venice
Full Congress Day
Formal Dinner in Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal
Day 2 – Wednesday, 10 April 2019
Venue: Biennale Ca’ Giustinian Building, Venice
Full Congress Day including IWTO General Assembly
Free Evening
Day 3 – Thursday, 11 April 2019
Venue: Benetton Studios, Treviso
Boats/Buses depart at 08:30 hrs to Treviso
Morning Congress sessions and closing words
Lunch at Benetton and site visits during the afternoon
Buses back to Venice end afternoon OR
Optional Informal Evening and buses back to Venice
Optional – Friday, 12 April 2019
Venue: Marzotto HQ, Valdagno
Boats/Buses depart at 09:00 hrs to Valdagno
Lunch and Marzotto site visit
Buses back to Venice end afternoon OR
Optional Informal Evening and buses back to Venice
Monday through Wednesday will take place in the Biennale Ca‘ Giustinian Biennale Building, Venice
Thursday will take place at Benetton Studios, Treviso
Congress Venue
The Congress will take place at the beautiful Sala delle Colonne, part of the newer Ca’ Giustinian building of La Biennale, dating back to the first half of the 20th century. The room is richly decorated with polychrome stuccoes and faux-marble and was built to complete the palace for use as the municipal Casinò.
Hotel & Acommodation
IWTO has block bookings in three Venice hotels for accommodation: the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal (foyer pictured here and which is adjacent to La Biennale Ca' Giustinian), the Palazzo Selvadego (a sister hotel of the Monaco and a very short walk away) and the Hotel Bonvecchiati, also a very short walk away.
The hotel room rates are as follows:
Hotel Monaco: €295 (single) and €305 (double) per night
Hotel Bonvecchiati: €275 (single) and €285 (double) per night
Palazzo Selvadego: €215 (single) and €225 (double) per night
You may make your hotel bookings using the following links:
Hotel Monaco & Palazzo Selvadego Venice
About the Hotels:
Hotel Monaco & Palazzo Selvadego
The Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal is a genuine monument to “Venetianity”, well known for its legendary terrace with views of Punta della Dogana, the Basilica della Salute, the Island of San Giorgio, the Island of Guidecca and the Church of the Redentore.
Its sister hotel, the Palazzo Selvadego, possesses a late-Gothic facade in Venetian Byzantine style making it one of the most remarkable and significant examples of the Venetian architecture of the late thirteenth century – with all the comfort and amenities you expect for a stay in Venice. Breakfast is served in the restaurant of the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal which is just 70 meters away.
Hotel Bonvecchiati
The Bonvecchiati is one of Venice’s most well-loved 4 star hotels. Just a stone’s throw from St. Mark’s Square , it offers exclusive services in sophisticated surroundings as well as the privilege of having the water door where you can arrive in comfort by water taxi or set off on an enchanting gondola ride.
For further details please visit www.iwto.org
Friday will take place at Marzotto, Valdagno
Transport will be provided for Thursday and Friday and optional dinners will be available on those two evenings