About Us

Our Clients

We work with tour operators, travel agencies, incentive houses, and travel organizers from all over the world. We serve both small and large groups in a vaste range of travel fields, as well as FITs.

Team Effetto

Our professionals consist of native English speakers, skilled in writing interesting and saleable proposals, and local Italians, with-in-depth area knowledge. We all work towards the same goal: our client’s satisfaction.

Italy vacation planning

Whether born here or transplanted from abroad

We all deeply rooted in the Italian culture. Because we continue to discover new aspects to the country each and every day, we bring a fresh and ambitious outlook to everything we do.

Meet some of our friendly faces

Jessica Loesch

Jessica Loesch

Our Sparkling American Ex-Pat

Favorite food: Linguine alle vongole from Trattoria Al Moro
Favorite way to spend a day: Photographing the beauty of Rome as seen from her 5-year old daughter’s eyes
Hidden Talent: Switching from English to Italian at lightening speed, while juggling clients and vendors

Roberto Appolloni

Roberto Appolloni

Our Destination Ranger

Area of expertise: Whether your event is up in the Alps or down on the Roman Cobblestones… Robby and his team will be there for you!
Favorite Place: Mt. Etna volcano, Sicily.
Greatest Challenge: Weaving 500 guests in and around Venice’s winding canals.. on gondolas!

Cristina Verdone

Cristina Verdone

Our Perpetual Optimist!

Special Superpower: Her vibrant personality leaves all around her smiling
Essential skill: An impeccable attention to detail, you can always count on her to cross the T’s and dot those I’s when it comes to your programs
Favorite view: The Knights of Malta Keyhole & The Garden of the Oranges

Giovanna Venier

Giovanna Venier

Our Travel Bug

Favorite pastime: Exploring exotic places on a whim! She’s been to 23 countries and counting.
Befitting Background: Having studied in Raffaello’s Urbino, Giovanna has expertise in art history and culture.
Fun fact: A true foodie at heart, she is lucky enough to have a talented Roman chef for a boyfriend. Ask her where the locals eat!

Alessia Spidoni

Alessia Spidoni

Calm, Cool & Collected

Notable Knack: Managing the busiest and most complex programs… without breaking a sweat!
Fun Fact: Alessia has a passion for art and her body is her canvas… 8 tattoos and counting
Favorite beverage: Rosso Toscano from Colombaia, a cutting edge, organic and biodynamic winery outside of Siena.