Bologna Welcome is Bologna’s Convention & Visitors Bureau and is responsible for the development and management of tourist welcoming services, as well as for the promotion of Bologna and its territory. Tourists can contact the Bologna Welcome points to receive tourist information on the territory, on exhibitions, museums and events and access booking services, organisation of tours and guided tours, railway ticketing, pre-sales for events and purchase of merchandising. Bologna Welcome is placed, furthermore, at the service of international operators, offering customised solutions according to the individual needs. The tourist portal www.bolognawelcome.it is the on line Bologna Welcome point for the promotion of the city of Bologna as tourist destination through the information services (on events, thematic tourist itineraries, shopping and free time, food and wine, etc.), tourist welcome info and hotel booking.