The Colomba d’Oro, a strategic homebase for Verona Fairs

If you‘re planning to attend one of the fairs that will take place in Verona in the spring of 2025, choosing a strategic accommodation can make the difference in making your experience even more pleasant: the Colomba d’Oro, the four-star hotel closest to the Verona Arena and one of the few hotels with on site private garage in downtown Verona, is the perfect deal if you want to combine comfort, practicality and also a touch of elegance and charm.
For more than a century, Verona has been a world-famous destination thanks to its trade fair tradition. Veronafiere, one of the main trade fair centers in Italy and Europe, was born long time ago with the aim of promoting agricultural production and the equestrian world; Today, thanks to a strategic position and over a century of experience, it has evolved into a global point of reference for sectors ranging from technological innovation to food and wine, attracting visitors and professionals from all over the world.
Spring 2025 fairs near the Colomba d’Oro
The events in the city of the Colomba d’Oro in the first months of 2025 include:
– Sol² Expo: from 2 to 4 March, an event dedicated to olive oils, which has become a reference point for the sector. Here you can discover the excellence of extra virgin olive oil, taste oil-based gastronomic delicacies and learn about the latest innovations in the cosmetic and technological sectors. The event also offers a rich program of talks, workshops and training sessions to stay up to date on the most cutting-edge trends.
– Model Expo Italy: a much-loved event for model-making enthusiasts, as well as the largest national event dedicated to this sector. With over 450 exhibitors, 10 thematic areas and more than 100 activities including interactive workshops and shows, this event is a true paradise for model makers and lovers of the world of games. With more than 70,000 visitors in just two days (Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 March), it is also an extraordinary opportunity for exhibitors and associations, eager to meet a passionate and qualified public.
– LetExpo: the largest fair dedicated to transport, logistics, and shipping, from 11 to 14 March 2025. An event that looks to the future and is committed to promoting a culture oriented towards the transition towards more sustainable mobility and economy. This fair has reached its fourth edition; in 2024 it recorded extraordinary numbers, over 100,000 visitors, 400 exhibitors and more than 100 moments of meeting and discussion.
– Vinitaly and Vinitaly & The City: now in its 57th edition, Vinitaly is the largest international event dedicated to wine: from 6 to 9 April, Verona becomes the world center of wine culture, hosting thousands of exhibitors and professionals in the sector. At the same time, starting from Friday 4 April, the streets of the historic center – all around the Colomba d’Oro – host the stands of «Vinitaly and the City », the off-site event with a rich schedule of tastings and entertainment, to combine business and pleasure in a truly unique context.
Why choose the Colomba d’Oro for your stay in Verona?
When participating in trade fair events of this magnitude, it is important to choose accommodation that guarantees all the best. The Colomba d’Oro stands out for:
– Very central location: literally a few steps from the Verona Arena and close to all the city’s main points of interest, this four-star hotel is the perfect base for experiencing Verona comfortably and reaching the Fair in a short time, enjoying the beauty of the old town (and its rich offer of restaurants and shops) without giving up business appointments;
– Exclusive services for business customers: knowing the needs of those traveling for business, we have developed a range of services designed specifically for them such as private and guarded parking, ideal for those arriving by car ; laundry and ironing service, to always have a perfect outfit during business meetings ; and the brand new meeting/coworking room, a modern and versatile space, including a borading area to accommodate up to 12 people, individual desks, and a lounge area, all with integrated USB/CA sockets: it is the ideal environment for business meetings or for a few hours of work in a quiet and well-equipped space.
– Refined and comfortable atmosphere: the Colomba d’Oro combines the charm of a historic building with modern comforts and the high-quality services of a four-star hotel: our luxury rooms are guarantee the ideal rest after a busy day at the fair.
Make your business trip to Verona an opportunity to discover all the best the City of Romeo and Juliet can offer you. After a day of meetings and work at the Fair, you can enjoy a stroll through the cobbled streets and taste the local cuisine in one of the many downtown restaurants and trattorias. We look forward to welcoming you at the Colomba d’Oro.
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