Aware of the impact that meetings industry can have on ecosystem and socio-cultural balances locally and globally, Lago Maggiore Meeting Industry aims to contribute to the development of an integrated system of meetings and events offer, inspired by sustainability values. "Green Meetings by the Blue Waters Lake" project, co-financed by Interreg Italy Switzerland, focuses the development policies of Lago Maggiore Meeting Industry on GREEN, in landscape, social, cultural and environmental terms. This presentation describes the activities and the green practices of the first 15 partners of the project.

3. The history of the Castello Dal Pozzo is as ancient and distinctive as its splendid surroundings, and
together they create what is undoubtedly the most unique and exclusive Property to be found on
Lake Maggiore.
… a fascinating treasure: the Stately Home…
English art experts defined the architecture of the Castle as one of the purest re-interpretations
of neo- Gothic Tudor existing in Italy. Set as a jewel in the delicate filigree work of the surrounding
English gardens, the Castle offers the most exclusive and unique setting for any event. Excellent
in-house dining combined with exquisite hospitality and impeccable service ensure the success of
every special occasion, ably overseen by our professional and courteous staff.
The Palace, situated just across from the Castle, adds an additional component to the already
wide range of different solutions for all events and stays.
...the perfect setting: the Palace …
Built by the Visconti d’Aragona family, the luxury Palazzo boats a perfect combination of age old
elegance and modern comfort throughout. The Palazzo is the perfect setting for a relaxing stay in
the thirty bedrooms, full of charm, whilst the excellent selection of dishes and traditional
specialities offered by the restaurant “Le Fief” complement the atmosphere of wellbeing. The
Palazzo has versatile spaces for MICE activities (auditorium capacity of more than 300 people and
8 smaller meeting rooms) as well as prestigious Ballroom for Gala events.
www.castellodalpozzo.com

5. The view on the small S. Giovanni island, for thirty years summer residence of Arturo Toscanini,
makes unique the english style park of Grand Hotel Majestic, which preserves, in its spacious
frescoed rooms, the charm of the Belle Epoque Grand Hotel. From all the rooms (a total of 80,
including 42 superior doubles, 32 junior suites and 6 suites), the scenic view on the calmness of
the lake, with mountains that surround it and the Borromeo Islands.
The Grand Hotel Majestic is an exceptional location for congresses, business meetings and
enchanting weddings.
There are five meeting rooms available, each with its own distinct character, ancient halls with
wonderful lake views. The Toscanini room is 275 square meters and has the possibility to offer a
banquet with 240 guests. The Intra room, placed in front of a large terrace, offers a sample of
remote beauty and can host 110 people.
In the summer season is possible to sit outside, in the Porch, located on the porch that prelude to
the great garden on the lake.
A wellness center is available to the customers, an ideal place to enjoy a refreshing swim in the
pool, use the fitness center or treat yourself a relaxing and pleasant massage.
Since 2002, the hotel is affiliated to Small Luxury Hotels of The World.
Since 2007, the hotel is recommended by Legambiente for its commitment to environmental
protection; Verbania is still No.1 among italian cities for environmental quality, according to
Legambiente's Urban Ecosystem.
www.grandhotelmajestic.it

7. The reflections of light of the lake the sight meets in every room, the emotion of a panoramic
view, the pleasure of a classical yet refined surrounding, the proficiency and experience in
hosting, cooking and wellness: these are the genuine and basic ingredients of a memorable
experience at the Hotel la Palma.
The Hotel la Palma in Stresa welcomes you and takes you to discover the romantic atmosphere of
the Lake Maggiore, historical destination of an elegant and refined tourism, ideal for nature
lovers. Being tucked in natural beauty, walk and sail by the precious architecture of the Borromeo
islands, the mite and fresh climate, regenerate mind and body. Our services and attentions form
the best conditions to enjoy all that. For whom is looking for a resort, a magic destination to
celebrate their own wedding, a refined location for the setting of meetings.
Respect for nature means respect for our own most precious resource. This is why we got the
European Union Environment Certification EMAS.
Convention center
Stresa is an historical meeting and international congresses destination. The international appeal
of it, the easily reached destination, the enchanted location, the chances of relaxing after the
congress, are all elements that make a difference, bringing prestige and value to your event.
An ancient villa of historical and artistic value connected to the hotel, with also an independent
entrance, is the framework of meetings and congresses. six different rooms 4 of which with
natural light, from 10 to 250 seats. Your business and seminar experience is in a pleasant
environment context, in unspoilt vegetation and colors of our garden. Our experience and
proficiency in taking care of the events and in the catering services enrich every meeting.
www.hlapalma.it

9. Overlooking the banks of Lake Maggiore, in the centre of Stresa and directly facing the Borromean
Islands, the hotel represents a fine example of prestige both in the hotel world and historically
speaking.
The four-star Regina Palace hotel that opened in 1908, still preserves its fin de siècle fascination,
even though it has a renewed appearance as a result of a meticulous, albeit conservative
refurbishment programme. The unique combination of charm and modernity will render a stay in
one of the 214 rooms or suites - all furnished with period pieces and equipped with every facility
– totally unforgettable.
The century-old park contains the open-air pool, a tennis court and a five-a-side football pitch.
The snack bar is the perfect place for a quick bite to eat or even a light lunch. The recently opened
Regina Sporting Club is the hotel’s wellness centre to which admission is totally free.
The indoor pool is heated and packed with invigorating water features. The multi-sensory showers
and the different musical and colour features provoke an instant feeling of wellbeing. Rounding it
all off there is a sauna, Turkish bath and gym. Beauty treatments are chargeable.
The spaces intended for conference business have also been expanded. The combination of
different modular rooms is capable of accommodating between 5 and 540 people.
www.regina-palace.com

11. The story starts in the 60’s when the Varese Chamber of Commerce purchased from the Ponti
Family an elegant complex of three buildings: Villa Andrea, Villa Napoleonica and Le Sellerie,
transforming them into the Villa Ponti Congress Centre.
Ville Ponti Congress Centre. The allure of luxurious hospitality
Set in an ancient 56,000 square meter park overlooking the city, the three Villas feature different
periods and styles. Together they make up a unique combination of environment and architecture.
The varied and evocative grounds embrace visitors in a magical and relaxing atmosphere.
The park is an intrinsic element of the conference facility. The 2 kilometres of pathways provide
the perfect opportunity to relax and take a break from the hustle and bustle of convention
activities.
The outdoor areas can be used as convivial and entertaining spaces to host shows, gala dinners,
and team building activities.
The 600-car parking lot and helicopter landing area put the final touch on the functionality of the
facilities.
Ville Ponti Congress Centre. The efficiency of modern Technology
Skilful interventions have transformed these three captivating period villas into an efficient and
avant-garde Congress Centre, providing copious, functional, and versatile spaces, melded with the
latest conference technologies.
TechnoCharme... our concept of conference hospitality
www.villeponti.it

13. VILLA CLAUDIA DEI MARCHESI DAL POZZO is an important and exclusive Period Villa.
This beautiful Villa facing the Piedmontese part of Lake Maggiore was a wedding gift given to the
Princess Luisa Dal Pozzo della Cisterna in 1827 by her future husband who chose the Villa as his
mansion on the lake, and to this day belongs to the Marquis Dal Pozzo d’Annone.
Villa Claudia is one of the oldest villas on the lake and still maintains the flavour of the Victorian
period. Furniture, fittings and prestigious paintings from the 16th to the 19th century make it really
unique and authentic. The view is stunning and is set against a century-old park with lush
vegetation, rare and antique species among waterfalls, azalea bushes, rhododendrons, camellias,
magnolias and hydrangeas. The secular park is perfect for your team building.
The villa is the perfect place for unique and unforgettable receptions, small meetings, gala
dinners, team building activities. The interior rooms, all communicating with each other by large
doors, they are overlooking the beautiful terrace with a breathtaking view of Lake Maggiore. They
are perfect for setting up your meeting because of various sizes, and darkened with ideal height
for video projectors.
The lawn terrace is the perfect venue to organize the rich welcome aperitif or your coffee break
or lunch or gala dinner. The large pool with its green surroundings and the view of the lake is the
ideal place for the coffee break. The beautiful suites furnished with attention to detail, all with
lake views, provide beautiful and relaxing stay.
The private pier allows guests to reach the Villa form the lake with private boats.
www.villaclaudiadalpozzo.com

15. Grand Hotel Bristol in Stresa, Grand Hotel Dino, Hotel Simplon, Hotel Splendid, Residence
Carl&Do in Baveno, and the new Aquadventure Park: this is the Zacchera group's global offer.
Lake front structures, surrounded by lush gardens with secular trees, that offer the guarantee of
true Italian hospitality with a dedicated and unique service since over 150 years.
Green Meetings best practices:
• European Community Certification EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) to assess and
improve our environmental performance and provide information on our environmental
management
• Use of a system of separate waste collection
• Use of solar panels to heat swimming pools
• Autonomous and independent heating and conditioning systems, divided for floors
• Choice of suppliers who use products certificated Ecolabel
• Communications mainly via email and web

17. Hotel Splendid
Here the tradition of family Zacchera's hospitality was born in 1873. Today, the charming hotel,
completely renovated in 2011, has 92 rooms and 10 suites, all with balconies overlooking the lake
or the surrounding mountains. The Hotel Splendid offers a conference center with 7 meeting
rooms with natural daylight and capacity up to 120 people. The lakefront pool , the tennis court,
the private beach with a jetty, the newly renovated SPA and the restaurant, make the Splendid a
pleasant place for holidays and business travels.
Grand Hotel Dino
With 361 rooms, 20 suites and 2 presidential suites, equipped with every comfort and furnished
with taste, the Grand Hotel Dino offers a wonderful panoramic view over the famous Borromean
Islands and the surrounding mountains. The hotel excellently combines the privileges of an hotel
with the all-Italian elegance, with the most advanced facilities of its convention center: 4,500
square feet, 38 modular meeting rooms - including the Grand Ballroom Carlo of 1200 sqm - and
40 room-studio. The offer is completed by the Dino Health Club, the swimming pools, the
restaurants with outdoor terrace, the bars, and the surrounding garden.

19. Hotel Simplon
An art gallery connects the Grand Hotel Dino to Hotel Simplon, hotel with 113 elegant rooms,
restaurant, bar and an elegant meeting room for 20 people, surrounded by grand secular park. A
structure that has its own life but also ideal for extending the offer of the Grand Hotel Dino, who
offers all of its conference and SPA facilities to Simplon's guests.
Grand Hotel Bristol
It enjoys a splendid position on Stresa lakeside, luxurious and with a very elegant atmosphere, the
Grand Hotel Bristol offers 253 rooms including 13 suites, and a restaurant with view on the
Borromean Islands, which houses more than 500 people. The Bristol is located in a beautiful
garden with pool and is equipped with a wellness area with sauna, indoor pool and whirlpool. The
conference center has 14 meeting rooms, with capacity up to 250 people.
Not only Hotels
Opened in 2006 in Baveno, the Residence Carl & Do offers a choice of 62 apartments that can
accommodate up to 7 people. Last but not least: the new Aquadventure Park, the ideal place for
sports addicted and for a day of relax with the new pools with slides and the zen area.
www.zaccherahotels.com

21. Verbano Events is a company which specializes in organizing events and weddings in the
wonderful setting of Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta. The thirty-year experience, the high
professionalism of the staff and the constant attention to customers make Verbano Events the
ideal partner in the planning and management of all kinds of events.
For all kinds of occasions, from Company meetings to conventions, from weddings to private
events, Verbano Events will be able to find the most appropriate solution which is in line with
your needs and requirements.
We develop each project with passion, and give care and attention to every detail so that your
event is really unique and special. Together with our partners, who are highly specialized
professionals. We offer you a complete high-quality service, from the location to the catering, to
the flower arrangements to entertainment, up to the most exclusive services, such as a tour by
helicopter or a tour by sail boat to discover the beauties of our territory.
www.verbanoevents.com

23. Sapori d’Italia, in Stresa, is a travel agency which specialises in organising incentive activities,
team building activities, meetings, conferences and corporate events in Piedmont. Exclusive
venues, innovative proposals and exceptional geographical areas such as Lake Maggiore, Lake
Orta, Monferrato and the Langhe and Roero regions make the incentive activities organised by
Sapori d’Italia the answer to your needs. A dedicated, highly-professional team, perfectly
acquainted with the area and focused on all your requirements will provide you with ideas
tailored to your needs and objectives, allowing you to achieve the results you are aiming for in the
very best way.
GREEN MEETINGS
Numerous the activities in the full respect, protection and preservation of our environment. We
select partners for our customers who operate in favor of sustainable tourism.
Location: The selection of location is determined not only by the perfect and scenic position, but
by the certification and the attention to energy saving of the location.
Transfers by land and water: The arriving guests are asked to wait up to 30 minutes to allow to
use less vehicles to reach the final destination.
Catering: The food quality affects the success of the event. The products used for the preparation
of the menus are local and / or homemade. The selections of products used in the preparation of
the menus is at 0 km. Bins for separate waste collection. Use of plants instead of cut flowers as
decorations of tables and rooms.
Communication: Limit the production of publications, brochures, posters, programs and, if
absolutely necessary, use recycled or FSC certified paper. Communicate online, using the various
social networks, appealing graphics, photographs and all that internet daily offers.
en.stresa.it

25. Bresaola from the Ossola Valley has long been a traditional product of the area, with a flavour
and aroma which make it a delicacy of the highest quality.
BRISAULA, the Association of Bresaola Producers of the Verbano Cusio Ossola, was launched in
September 2011 under the Interreg Project “Lake Maggiore, its Valleys, its Flavours”, of which the
Chamber of Commerce is the leading partner for Italy.
The main aim of the association is to ensure complete adherence to the product guidelines,
guaranteeing the producers’ commitment at every stage of the production process, from the
selection of the raw materials to curing, drying and maturing. The resulting high-quality product
has a well-balanced, slightly spicy flavour, with a very low fat content.
Another aim is of course to encourage consumption of this traditional product, by local residents
and visitors alike.
To date, nine of the biggest, quality producers in the province have joined the Val d’Ossola
Bresaola Association. Other producers motivated by the same commitment, skill and passion are
welcome to apply to become members.
www.illagomaggiore.com/en_US/home/enogastronomia/a
ssociazione_consorzi/bresaola

27. Founded in 1947, Bolongaro company has been able to combine knowledge, tradition and passion
with the latest technologies and innovations of the sector: by automating all phases of processing
paper and cardboard, the company has developed a strong competitive advantage characterized
by a high quality and an improvement in production schedule, establishing itself also in Health
Care and pharmaceutical sectors.
GREEN MEETING PRACTICES
• total elimination of all chemicals commonly used in the graphic and photolithography division
for the preparation of printing plants, use of green products for the printing division;
• creation of graphic drafts and internal and external communication using e-mail, ftp, web;
• reduction of energy consumption through an optimized management;
• use of materials certified FSC, PEFC, ECOLABEL, maintaining the respect for the chain with its
traceability .
GREEN MEETING OFFER
The company, in order to meet the requests of various events held on Lake Maggiore, has
established a dedicated office, in order to provide greater expertise and research of materials for
the visual solution. We can offer solutions such as roll-up based from 60 cm up to 150 cm, rigid
panels and sheets of various sizes and materials and we can handle even the withdrawal of the
material with the possible reuse or proper disposal. We make customized prints of brochures or
cases also in limited quantities for the proper management of waste.
www.bolongaro.it

29. MISSION
BABOO operates in the field of plants for the energy efficiency and for the production of energy
from renewable sources, able to produce "clean" energy. Comfort, safety and energy savings,
represent the offer for our customers.
HISTORY
Baboo was founded in 2009 and operates in the production of energy from renewable sources as
division of the ARTE' ITALY group. The continuous and significant growth of the company will allow
our Group to greatly exceed the revenue of 10,000,000 euros in 2011.
VALUES
We work to contribute to the achievement of environmental, economic and social improvement
objectives, locally and globally. For this reason, we consider our strategic action references:
• the sustainable development
• the Kyoto-Protocol
• the EU Strategy 20-20-20
www.baboo.eu

31. AkzoNobel, the Dutch multinational group with headquarters in Amsterdam, is a world leader in
the paints and chemicals sector.
In Italy since 1958, Akzo Nobel operates in the market of the painting products and systems for
the building trade through the division Decorative Paints (Deco). It's one of the leading paints
manufacturers in Italy, among the major brands: Sikkens, Herbol and Polyfilla Pro for the
professional channel, Polyfilla, Hammerite, Xyladecor e Xylamon for large retailers.
AkzoNobel brands and products are a guarantee of efficiency and quality, in line with the most
stringent international standards on emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).
Thanks to the group's commitment in supporting the values ​of sustainability, AkzoNobel has
earned the second place in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
AkzoNobel has introduced an integrated quality and security management system, extended to
the whole company activity. The implementation of the management system aims to meet the
requirements specified by the laws, the regulatory requirements, the voluntary standards and the
group's directives, focusing on continuous improvement and involvement of the staff.
AkzoNobel supports actively the values of the International Chamber of Commerce's "Business
Charter for Sustainable Development" and signed the Responsible Care Global Charter.
www.akzonobel.com