On 19 November 2019, the Thai Italian Chamber of Commerce (#TICC) has opened the 4th year of celebration of the Italian Cuisine Week in the World, at Gaysorn Urban Resort in Bangkok, with the Ospitalità Italiana – Award Ceremony (the IX Edition, 2019-2020).
TICC President, Mr. Federico Cardini, has delivered a welcome remark to the (over 400) guests and companies attending the event.
During the event, 52 restaurants have been awarded, and the new Italian Cuisine Guidebook to Thailand “Discovering Italy in 20 Regions (2020)” has been revealed.
Together with the #EmbassyofItaly, Tourist Board Authority of Italy (#ENIT), Italian Trade Agency (#ITA), several sponsors have participated in the creation of this successful event.
The event was under the Patronage of Alma – International School of Italian Cuisine and AVPN – Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana.
The MC of the night, K. Channika unveiled the new publication “Discovering Italy in 20 Regions” (Italian Cuisine Guidebook to Thailand, 2020).
Afterward, the Main Sponsors of the event have been called and awarded on the stage:
1. Mr. Francesco Cioffi, Country Manager of Cirio,
2. K. Navara Sincharoenkul, Senior Vice President of Citibank,
3. Mrs. Giulia Cecchini, Export Manager of San Benedetto,
4. K. Kornchasa Thonglairuam, Senior Sales Manager of Segafredo (BonCafe Thailand),
5. Mr. Giorgio Pace, Director of Toscano.
Before the announcement of the Ospitalita’ Italiana awarded Authentic Italian Restaurants, Mr. Giuseppe Lamacchia, ITA Trade Commissioner, presented his speech and the companies under the Italian Trade Agency Pavilion.
An important speech was also held by Mr. Enzo Malanca, President of ALMA – International School of Italian Cuisine, which announced the launching of an official branch in Thailand as main hub for South-East Asia.
Finally, the President Cardini of the Chamber together with HE Ambassador Galanti, and Mr. Lamacchia, announced and awarded the 52 Authentic Italian Restaurants on stage, toasting with Italian prosecco before the conclusion of the event with important prizes for the lucky draw session.
#Bangkok: Antonio’s, Appia, Attico, Calderazzo on 31, Ciao Pizza, Da Vinci, Enoteca, Favola, Galleria Milano, Gianni, Il Bolognese, iO- Italian Osteria, La Bottega, La Buca, La Scala, La Scarpetta, La Tana, La Tavola, Lenzi, Medici, Mio Food Art, Nonna Nella, Opus Wine Bar, Peppina, Porto Bello, Prosecco, Rossano’s, Sensi, Theo Mio, Zanotti. #ChiangMai: Da Antonio, Piccola Roma Palace. #Chonburi: Luna Bianca Diciotto. #HuaHin: Andreas, Da Mario, La Grappa. #KohPhangan: Fabio’s, Valentino. #KohSamui: Gusto, Pepe Nero. #Pattaya: iO – Italian Osteria. #Phuket: Acqua, Bocconcino, Da Maurizio, Kudo, La Carbonara, La Gaetana, La Scala, L’Opera, Portofino, Rossovivo, Vero.
Announcement of the Special Recognitions:
1. Mr. Eliseo Barbara from MOST2414 – Media Partner;
2. Mr. and Mrs. Lohitnavy from MidasPR – Media Partner;
3. Mr. Francesco Cioffi for his support to the Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce;
4. Chef David Tamburini from La Scala, awarded by Cirio – Cuore Italiano;
5. Chef Thanwa Seesaed from Peppina, awarded by AVPN – Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana for his 3rd place at the Pizza Olympics in Naples, Italy.
The event was under the Patronage of Alma – International School of Italian Cuisine and AVPN – Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana.
TICC would like to thank its Main Sponsors: Cirio, Citibank, San Benedetto, Segafredo (BonCafe Thailand), Toscano Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
TICC would like to thank its Minor Sponsors: ISB, Mr.Big, BlueBear, ZainoFood, La Saporita, Vaiano, Italasia, PacBev, Baladin, Menabrea, IWS (Independent Wine Spirits), Officina del Prosciutto, Pluto Ice Cream, Antica Luna, D-Art Sculptures.
Video realized by MOST2414.
Press Release edited by the Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce (c) on 20 November 2019.
Contacts for Ospitalita’ Italiana:
Tel. +66 02 2558695 #104
Email. oi@thaitch.org
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