Exploring Impactful International Experiences
FIU Business is excited to host the 2024 Conference in beautiful Genoa, Italy!
FIU in Genoa serves as a hub for World Center Italy, facilitates FIU’s education abroad opportunities, dual degree programs, research and education partnerships.
Learn more at
genoa.fiu.edu
Genoa, Italy Interesting Facts:
» Sixth largest city in Italy with a population of approximately 600,000
» An active port with container, cruise and ferry activities; headquarters of Costa Crociere
» Largest intact medieval quarter in Europe
» Part of the Golden Triangle along with Milan and Turin, heart of the economic boom after World War II from the late 1950s into the 1960s, leading to Italy’s industrial growth and its currently having the third largest economy in the European Union
» National headquarters of the Italian Institute of Technology
» Named a UNESCO World heritage Site in 2006 with the ‘Palazzi dei Rolli’, Renaissance palaces made available to visiting dignitaries in the 16th-17th century
» European Capital of Culture in 2004, along with Lille, France
» Home of ‘pesto’
ACCOMMODATIONS
5-STAR
Hotel Melia
A fine modern (1950s) building in the Carignano area, renovated to 5-star comfort/service. A 20-minute walk or cab ride to CUIBE 2024 meeting site.
Grand Hotel Savoia
A fine 19th century structure fully renovated (location near Genoa Piazza Principe train station) 15-minute walk or cab ride to CUIBE 2024 meeting site.
4-STAR
Hotel Bristol Palace
Elegant 19th century hotel on Via XX Settembre, the main street of Genoa 10-minute walk to CUIBE 2024 meeting site.
Best Western Plus City Hotel
A fine, modern hotel and a 5-minute walk to the CUIBE 2024 meeting site.
3-STAR
Best Western Hotel Metropoli
Set in the historic Maddalena district, this traditional hotel is a 10-minute walk from the Aquarium of Genoa.
