The Campania Regional Tourism Agency, an instrumental body of the Campania Region, has launched a new initiative to promote and strengthen conference tourism in the region..
Through a notice of expression of interest, the Region intends to identify and create a Congress Tourism Catalogue for accommodation facilities suitable for hosting events such as conventions, meetings, conferences and corporate events.
This tool aims to offer a qualified and updated list of event venues, with the aim of attracting tourist flows related to the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) sector..
Who can apply and what are the requirements?
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The initiative is aimed at a wide range of accommodation facilities, including hotels. Specifically, the following can submit their application: 4 and 5 star hotels, and also the 3 star hotels who can demonstrate a proven congressional vocation.
In addition to hotels, conference centres, historic buildings and residences, or villas for events that are permanently or occasionally used as conference venues are also permitted..
To be included in the catalogue, the structures must satisfy some minimum mandatory requirements. They must have at least one main room with a capacity of approximately 70 seats and one or more subsidiary rooms suitable for parallel meetings or more private gatherings..
The facility must also have suitable spaces for catering, sized according to the overall capacity. Finally, updated technical documentation is required describing the structure, technological equipment and furnishings..
Facilities that do not have fixed systems can still participate, provided they guarantee the supply of the necessary equipment through external suppliers..
Quality criteria and necessary technical equipment
In addition to the basic minimum requirements, facilities must comply with a series of mandatory quality criteria. Conference rooms must be independent from other activities and guarantee a professional and dedicated environment.
Access to these spaces must be direct, without obstacles related to parallel activities. Compliance with current regulations regarding safety, fire prevention and emergency exits is essential. Furthermore, accessibility for people with disabilities must be ensured..
From the point of view of technical equipment, meeting rooms must be equipped with a series of fixed or equivalent installations. These include the air conditioning system. , adequate electrical power for lighting, projection and amplification , and electrical outlets near the stage.
Other crucial features include telephone and internet connections, blackout and soundproofing systems, and seating adequate for the room's capacity.. Rooms with more than 100 seats must have a stage or platform, while those with more than 50 seats require an amplification system and microphones..
The facility must also include a technical space for translation, recording and audio services, as well as adequate comfort for interpreters, technicians and staff.. Of course, toilets, cloakrooms and utility rooms must also be available.
How to submit your application
Interested facilities can submit their application exclusively online, starting from September 29, 2025 until April 30, 2027..
The procedure takes place through the digital service “Regional Catalogue of Congress Venues Registration”, available on Catalogue of digital services of the Region Campania
Access to the service requires authentication via digital identity systems such as SPID, CIE or CNS.
If the application is submitted by a delegate, it is necessary to attach a signed proxy, which can be digital or handwritten with an identification document attached.. Inclusion in the catalogue is guaranteed thirty days after sending the application, following a verification of the documentation..
For the collection of specific data, the selected structures will be contacted by a representative of the Ediman Srl company, responsible for creating the catalogue..
It is therefore essential to provide the contact details of a representative of the facility to facilitate this process.
