GENESIS® Goes to Italy

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Say CIAO with GENESIS®

American Pool Design Meets Italian Innovation

Experience the Best of Both Worlds in Bologna, Sirmione, and Montegrotto Terme

Join us on an exclusive journey to Italy, designed specifically for pool professionals. This unique program offers a blend of cultural immersion, industry insights, and networking opportunities, all set against the backdrop of stunning Italian landscapes.

GENESIS® co-founders Skip Phillips, Master CBP, and Brian Van Bower, along with Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) President & CEO Sabeena Hickman, CAE, will join you as you travel across the pond to join new GENESIS® faculty member Maria Moscato on an incredible adventure combining professional development with an unforgettable Italian vacation.

Cost:

Individuals: $3,750 (includes single room supplement)
Couples: $2,900 per person ($5,800 total)

Schedule at a Glance

*Schedule subject to change.

Monday, February 10

Individual departures from home airports

Tuesday, February 11

Arrive in Bologna, Italy and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel.
Check in to the Zanhotel Tre Vecchi (or similar) and savor a delicious welcome dinner at the hotel or a nearby restaurant (beverages not included).

Wednesday, February 12

Visit ForumPiscine, where attendees will engage in a 90-minute thought-provoking roundtable intercultural exchange, Present and Future of Sustainable Pool Facility Design: Critical Issues and Opportunities, between Italian designers and GENESIS® faculty. Attendance in other selected sessions or workshops to be confirmed when the program is completed. Participants will be guests at an organized lunch.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Bologna with a fascinating cooking class.

Thursday, February 13

Attend ForumPiscine, explore the exhibit hall, and attend the innovation area for live demonstrations of new pool technology.
Participate in a second roundtable dedicated to the challenges that pools face today in the four nations: the United States, Germany, Spain, and Italy. Featured speakers include Sabeena Hickman, President and CEO of PHTA; Dietmar Rogg, President of the German association Bundesverband Schwimmbad & Wellness (BSW); Marijan Lazic, Communications Director of the wellness branch of the German publication Schwimmbad+Sauna; Ruben Vinagre, Editor-in-Chief of the Spanish magazine Piscinas Hoy; and Federico Andrea Maestrami, CEO of PiscineOggi and ForumPiscine.
Spend the afternoon enjoying a memorable wine-tasting tour at a local vineyard in the Bologna or Modena region.

Friday, February 14

Prepare to be awestruck by a 2.5-hour visit to Myrtha Pools, a leading innovator in pool construction, where you will be welcomed with refreshments and have the opportunity to explore both the production facility and the showroom.
Travel to the picturesque town of Sirmione on Lake Garda via private transfer.
Check in to your luxurious accommodations at the Hotel Sirmione e Promessi Sposi (or similar).

Saturday, February 15

Dedicate the entire day to pampering yourself at the renowned Sirmione Spa.

Sunday, February 16

Depart from Sirmione and travel to Montegrotto Terme.
Check in to your elegant hotel, Millepini Hotel Terme & Y-40® (or similar), boasting its own private park and thermal pools.

Monday, February 17

Gain exclusive access to Culligan Italy, witnessing their advanced filtration technology used for the Y-40® pool.
Return to Bologna for your final overnight stay at the Zanhotel Tre Vecchi (or similar).

Tuesday, February 18

Enjoy a relaxing breakfast before your private transfer back to Bologna Airport.

Details

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Click here to see our list of registered attendees and find out who you will be traveling with!

Included:

7 nights' accommodation in 4-star hotels with daily breakfast
Welcome dinner at the arrival hotel (beverages not included); dinners with wine included the other 6 nights
Entrance to ForumPiscine
Cooking class in Bologna
Winery tour in Bologna or Modena
Coach transportation throughout the itinerary (airport transfers, transportation to itinerary events, transfers between cities)
Gratuities for the driver
Check point and parking lot costs
City tax

Not Included:

Flights
6 out of 8 lunches
Spa day
Entrance to ancillary events not on the itinerary
Anything done on down time

Important Notes:

A valid passport with validity until August 16, 2025, is required.
Full payment is due at time of registration, which includes a $400 non-refundable deposit.
Trip is subject to minimum number of participants. If PHTA does not receive 16 registrations by December 9, 2024, we will need to cancel the tour and we will notify you by email and a refund of $2,500 will be sent to you. A non-refundable fee of $400 will be retained for the administrative fees that were incurred to make the tentative arrangements for the trip.
Cancellation Policy: After the December 9 deadline, there will be no refunds for cancellations. If your plans change and you need to cancel your participation in the trip prior to the December 9 deadline, the below schedule will apply:
- If cancellation received October 12-November 11, 2024: initial deposit + $800
- If cancellation received November 12-December 11, 2024: initial deposit + $1,200
Travel Masters recommends trip insurance to protect against cancellation penalties. To discover your options for trip insurance, please reach out to our contact at Travel Masters:
Sharon Kay Howell
903-581-8111
sharonh@travelmasters.travel
Please note that the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance and GENESIS® are not liable or responsible for any tour logistics. All arrangements and responsibilities related to travel, accommodations, and related services are managed solely by the designated travel agent, Travel Masters.