Touring Club Italiano: about us

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2 Touring Club Italiano: about us Touring Club Italiano is a non-profit organisation, founded 120 years ago in Milan. Since 1894, it operates in the field of tourism, culture, environment with the mission to promote authentic culture of safe and responsible tourism in Italy and abroad. Headquartered in Milan Employees: about 120 people member (primarily resident in Italy) Extensive network of volunteers: over 1300 people

3 Touring Club Italiano: activities Association Publishing house Maps, Travel Guides Travel&Tourism Tourism Observatory and Research Center Retail - Touring Store Due to its history, heritage and standing, TCI is recognized as the most prestigious and independent Italian association, which encourages sustainable, environmentally and culturally sensitive travel practices.

4 International Membership International Membership in TCI has been created for Foreigners, living outside Italy and interested in visit our country, and Italians abroad. It has been developed with the collaboration of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Philosophy To experience the unique charme of Italy with a distinctive insiders advantages. Benefit The Membership allows members to take advantage of meaningful discounts and special offers on their travels to Italy and to discover the authentic Italian lifestyle.

5 Touring Card: main features Status: International Member 2014 yearly Membership fee: 25 euro Validity: January - December Dedicated website: (Italian/English) On line subscription The Member will receive a physical card at home whit name and membership number printed on the front In the member profile, a virtual card, would be available. This virtual card can be displayed on smartphone and used during the travels

6 Touring Card: advantages Substantial discount whit a variety of Affiliated Partners Hotel, restaurant, attraction listing has been selected by TCI for quality, value, service, amenities and special features and are constantly updated. Accommodation Eat&drink Transportation Shopping Museum, theaters, cultural attractions, events Leisure Time

7 Advantages Some example 10% off on the best rates at the major hotel chain. Up to 20% discount in Italy and abroad. 10% discount on the best rate available in Italy and Switzerland in this charming hotel chain. Over accomodations worldwide. TC offer 8% discount on top of the best rates. Up to 15% discount for on line rental reservation worldwide. Experiment the most technological train in Europe. For members a voucher of 20 Euro. 10% off on the best regional italian cuisine. (over 100 restaurants affiliated.)

8 Advantages Some example To access the unique and immense cultural heritage of Italy. Discounted entrance ticket for a lot of cultural attraction (10% average discount). The most popular fashion and design outlet are our partners. Up to 10% of extra discount on the outlet price.

9 Advantages Summary Our affiliated network includes: Over 1250 accommodations across Italy: from top luxurious and boutique hotels to cheaper solution. Camping and agritourism: 650 partners B&B, residence, home rental: 480 facilities Over 700 restaurants Over 800 cultural attractions: museums, castles, villas, gardens, sites 250 Theaters & Cinemas 60 Natural Reserve Park and natural sites Shopping: over 500 shops (outlet, shops selling local items, winery, apparel, sunglasses, Sightseeing and Travel package Transportation and rental cars... Detailed listing available on the website, search by location

10 Touring Card - Usage Get the discounts is very easy. The International Member has to: In Italy, show the card at the affiliated partners facilities. Login to the personal account on the website to benefits of on line discounts (e.g. Venere.com / Hertz Rental Car / Italo Treno / Ferries - Traghetti Lines.) Some partners offer discount on services in Italy and worldwide. address available for inquiries: prontotouring@touringclub.it

11 Touring Card - Advantages In Viaggio App: to access in mobility to all contents (in Italian) special deals and offers suggested weekly itinerary maps and geo-located point of interest possibility of booking restaurants digital membership card Riviste App: to access the digital edition of the monthly Touring magazine. Available only in Italian.

12 Advantages - dedicated area on the website to geo-localise TCI partners and find the nearest facility.

13 5 good reasons to join Touring Club 1. The best of Italy in ONE card. 2. REPUTATION of Touring Club Italiano: the most important private association, operating for 120 years in the tourism industry. 3. PRESTIGEOUS PARTNERSHIP: National Geographic Society; Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 4. SEE MORE & SPEND LESS: best rates for transportation, top cultural attractions, outlet 5. Free admission at the sites APERTI per VOI (over 40 cultural sites in main cities and historical center).

14 your best travel companion in collaboration with No matter how often or whether you travel in Italy for pleasure or business, during your stay, you will always benefit from being a TCI Member!