Selling Italy Right Now: Favorite Regions, Smart Pairings, Fresh Ideas

About This Webinar

If Italy is already one of your favorite countries to sell, this session is about making it even easier to package and more fun to talk about.

For this destination training, the entire Italy by Travelive team comes together for one of our liveliest webinars yet, sharing what’s working right now across the country. Which regions are having a moment. How travelers are combining destinations. And how to refresh the way you sell Italy beyond the usual formulas.

The conversation is led by Deborah Haile, Regional Director for Italy and Switzerland, with regional spotlights from:

- Oriana Oliverio on Puglia

- Alexandra Pasztor on Rome and Umbria

- Federica Lafranconi on Lake Como and Sardinia

- Micol Mezran on Piedmont

- Sara Lollo on Emilia Romagna

- Francesca Vitagliano on Sicily

- Tatiana Deligiannidi on Veneto

- Anna Liveropoulou on North Italy and Switzerland combinations

You’ll walk away with fresh talking points, smarter region pairings, and practical ideas you can use immediately with your clients.

If you love selling Italy and want new stories, better flow, and real insight from the people who plan trips there every day, this session is for you.

Who can view: Everyone

Webinar Price: Free

Featured Presenters

Danielle Rudic

Vice President of Marketing and Product

With over 20 years of experience in the luxury travel industry, Danielle's career spans advising world-renowned hotel brands and tourism boards across the Mediterranean, with expertise rooted in product development, brand management, and marketing.

As Vice President of Marketing & Product, Danielle now oversees Travelive’s marketing initiatives and product development across all destinations, including Greece, Italy, Switzerland, Croatia, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Turkey, and Egypt. She brings a strategic vision to every aspect of Travelive’s branding and messaging, ensuring the company remains a leader in bespoke luxury travel.

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Deborah Haile

Regional Director, Italy & Switzerland

Deborah Haile may be New York–born, but there’s more Italy running through her veins than espresso on a Roman morning. After years living and working across Italy and Switzerland, she leads Travelive’s Italy strategy with sharp insight, deep regional knowledge, and a talent for helping advisors turn classic destinations into standout itineraries.

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Oriana Oliviero

Senior Travel Planner Italy & Switzerland

Oriana Oliviero lives and breathes southern Italy. With a background in Tourism Management and years in hospitality and travel, she brings Puglia to life through food, rhythm, and local connections. Oriana designs itineraries that slow travelers down, open doors, and deliver the kind of La Dolce Vita clients feel long after they return home.

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Alexandra Pasztor

Senior Travel Planner Italy & Switzerland

Alexandra Pasztor is Italian through and through, with a lifelong love of languages and an endless curiosity for what makes each place tick. A former teacher, she has a talent for listening first and planning second, turning Italy’s classics and hidden corners into itineraries that feel easy, balanced, and beautifully thought out.

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Federica Lafranconi

Senior Travel Planner Italy & Switzerland

Federica Lafranconi grew up on Lake Como, so she knows its beauty beyond the postcards. After living abroad, she brings a fresh perspective to Italy, pairing Como’s elegance with Sardinia’s wild side. Federica designs itineraries shaped by food, culture, and outdoor adventures that feel effortless, authentic, and anything but ordinary.

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Micol Mezran

Travel Planner Italy & Switzerland

Micol Mezran brings Piedmont to life for travelers who care about flavor, tradition, and a sense of place. With a background in tourism and business, she pairs sharp attention to detail with genuine curiosity. Micol specializes in crafting wine-focused, food-driven itineraries that feel refined, local, and quietly unforgettable.

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Sara Lollo

Travel Planner Italy & Switzerland

Sara Lollo is fueled by curiosity, connection, and great food. With roots in northern Italy and experience working in Switzerland, she brings a thoughtful, detail-loving approach to Emilia Romagna. Sara designs journeys that feel personal and welcoming, where unforgettable meals, local traditions, and seamless service come together naturally.

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Francesca Vitagliano

Travel Planner Italy & Switzerland

Francesca Vitagliano brings Sicily to life with bold ideas and a sharp eye for detail. With over a decade in tourism and hospitality, she designs journeys shaped by history, landscapes, and local flavor. Francesca is known for seamless planning and those unexpected touches that turn a Sicily itinerary into a true standout.

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Tatiana Deligiannidi

Customer Support Representative, Italy & Switzerland

Tatiana Deligiannidi approaches travel with an artist’s eye. With a background in photography and the arts and five years in the travel industry, she brings fresh perspective to Veneto. Tatiana specializes in taking travelers beyond Venice and into mountain landscapes, lesser known towns, and experiences that feel beautifully authentic.

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