{"id":1356,"date":"2016-06-15T13:59:55","date_gmt":"2016-06-15T13:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.italianstories.it\/blog\/?p=1356"},"modified":"2016-06-15T13:59:55","modified_gmt":"2016-06-15T13:59:55","slug":"italian-stories-opens-up-the-doors-of-artisans-workshops-to-tourism-professionals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.italianstories.it\/blog\/italian-stories-opens-up-the-doors-of-artisans-workshops-to-tourism-professionals\/","title":{"rendered":"Italian Stories opens up the doors of artisans workshops to tourism professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Born in January 2015 and quickly identified as the online hub for cultural tourism focused on\u00a0craftsmanship, Italian Stories is now ready to face a new challenge by opening a section dedicated\u00a0exclusively to international tour operators and travel agencies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1358 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.italianstories.it\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/8-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"8\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italianstories.it\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/8-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.italianstories.it\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/8-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italianstories.it\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/8-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italianstories.it\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/8-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.italianstories.it\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/8-1-144x96.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.italianstories.it\/en\/search-destinations\/\">The ever-growing demand for immersive and experiential tourism , the need to offer authentic and\u00a0innovative activities also in little-known destinations , are the macro trends of the tourism industry\u00a0on which Italian Stories has developed its products.<\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1361 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.italianstories.it\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/11-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"11\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italianstories.it\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/11-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.italianstories.it\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/11-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italianstories.it\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/11-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italianstories.it\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/11-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.italianstories.it\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/11-1-144x96.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">A great assortment of very different activities available along the whole Stivale , from Bolzano to\u00a0Lecce, from Venice to Enna, all of which characterized by the authenticity of the experience.\u00a0The craftsman , as seasoned local ambassador, will guide travelers during the tours inside the lab\u00a0and assist them during the hands-on workshops where the visitor himself becomes the main\u00a0protagonist , creating in first person his unique keepsake.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Three different types of experiences are available on Italian Stories:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1359 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.italianstories.it\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/9-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"9\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italianstories.it\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/9-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.italianstories.it\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/9-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italianstories.it\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/9-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italianstories.it\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/9-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.italianstories.it\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/9-1-144x96.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 <strong>Visit<\/strong><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>_ guided tour of the lab took by the artisan that will show the space while explaining the\u00a0manufacturing process. To visit together with the artisan his working space, to be told by his voice\u00a0and see directly how the creations are handcrafted, is a unique and unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 <strong>Hands-on workshop<\/strong><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>_ guided experience with the craftsman in his lab, to test the visitor\u2019s creative\u00a0and manual skills. This kind of activity allows people to learn the traditional skills directly from the\u00a0talented local artisan, understand the culture and thus enriching the holiday with the testing of the\u00a0manufacturing secrets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 <strong>Special<\/strong><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>_ guided tour took by the local artisan in order to discover the territory. A unique and\u00a0unconventional immersion in the real \u201cwell-made\u201d in Italy, where visitors will be guided by the\u00a0artisan, interpreter and ambassador of the secrets of the traditions, culture and folklore of the\u00a0selected destination.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1360 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.italianstories.it\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/10-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"10\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italianstories.it\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/10-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.italianstories.it\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/10-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italianstories.it\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/10-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italianstories.it\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/10-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.italianstories.it\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/10-1-144x96.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Through the dedicated website, tour operators will be able to consult an always up-to-date dynamic\u00a0catalogue , ask availability<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>for the activities and book directly online according to confidential net\u00a0rates . In addition to this service, the operator can ask for tailored and customizable experiences<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>in\u00a0order to meet the customer\u2019s needs, receiving a quote within 24 hours .<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">The goal of Italian Stories is to guarantee quick and transparent processes<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>through an intuitive and\u00a0easy-to-use digital platform, to provide certified and authentic products at competitive prices<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>in\u00a0order to widen the current offer of the travel operators.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">To use the service you need to fill out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.italianstories.it\/en\/b2b_form\"><span class=\"s1\">this sign up form <\/span><\/a> on <span class=\"s1\">www.italianstories.it<\/span> .<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">To receive more information about the service please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:office@italianstories.it\"><span class=\"s1\">office@italianstories.it<\/span><\/a> .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Born in January 2015 and quickly identified as the online hub for cultural tourism focused on\u00a0craftsmanship, Italian Stories is now ready to face a new challenge by opening a section dedicated\u00a0exclusively to international tour operators and travel agencies. 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