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Furnishing Idea is the portal dedicated to the furniture and furnishing industry, designed to bring together different professionals such as architects, designers, carpenters, furniture makers and manufacturers active in the furniture market who represent the reference point in terms of innovation and quality of the product offered. On the other hand, the portal aims to provide a valid information service focused on products, projects, events and fairs and everything that revolves around the world of components, semi-finished products and accessories for the furniture industry.

 

The portal is divided into different sections where you can explore the different products according to different categories, get in touch with manufacturers, download catalogues to keep up with industry trends and watch videos of interviews with the best professionals and manufacturers.

 

In the articles section you can find all the information about the most innovative product technologies, such as furniture materials, furniture accessories and systems, furniture machinery, furniture hardware, manufactured by manufacturers with a solid experience in the field. In the companies section there is an overview of the manufacturers registered on our portal, divided by product category, where you can contact us for any request. Our portal also has a special catalogues section to allow professionals and operators in the sector to view in a practical way all the catalogues relating to the various products (furniture hardware, upholstery materials, furniture paints, etc.). In addition, to allow easy consultation of the products, our portal has reserved a product section, organized by categories, where you can find out about the technical characteristics, materials and functionality of each product. The video section, on the other hand, presents numerous video interviews given by professionals and manufacturers that report news, insights and informative content on the best technologies in the sector.

 

In addition, to keep you constantly informed you can also consult our Journal section which contains all the Furnishing Idea magazines dedicated to the furniture and furnishing industry, such as the edition dedicated to Sicam or Interzum, two of the most important trade fairs in the sector. The magazines can be consulted from the portal or easily downloadable in pdf format.

 

Thanks to the trust placed in us by many manufacturers, our portal is now recognized both nationally and internationally. In fact, there are already many internationally recognized and established companies in the sector, including the AIPEF group (Italian Flexible Expanded Polyurethanes Companies) which promotes scientific information on the use of flexible polyurethane foam in the sectors in which it is used.

Artificial intelligence applied to the hospitality industry

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly expanding in Italy as well: according to Digital Analytics MyMetrix data from Comscore, over 13 million Italians already use AI regularly, representing 28% of the country’s internet users.

The hospitality industry is also experiencing steady growth in AI adoption, with hotels and other accommodations quickly adapting. According to Hospitality Net, out of 1,500 hotels surveyed across Europe (including Italy), 41% already use AI, while 16% plan to introduce it soon. The main applications include content generation (74%), review analysis (44%), dynamic pricing (42%), and guest personalization (38%). Robotics is also on the rise (10%), with virtual assistants capable of speaking multiple languages and handling requests 24/7.

 

Artificial intelligence and the hospitality industry

Artificial Intelligence and other key topics will take center stage at InOut | The Hospitality Community, the trade event dedicated to the hospitality industry. The event will take place October 8–10, 2025 at Rimini Expo Centre, running concurrently with TTG Travel Experience, both organized by Italian Exhibition Group.

Once again, InOut confirms its role as a must-attend event for those designing and renovating hospitality spaces: hotels, hotel chains, architects, designers, general contractors, campsites, beach resorts, and construction companies will find cutting-edge solutions for a hospitality sector focused on well-being, technology, functionality, and sustainability.

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InOut 2025: technology, well-being, and sports

The 2025 edition of InOut will feature three main focus areas:

  • Technology, driving the future of smart hospitality
  • Well-being, with a holistic approach that integrates wellness, physical and mental regeneration
  • Sports & Fitness, an increasingly central part of the modern tourism experience

 

A comprehensive program of conferences will enrich the event, exploring the impact of AI on the hospitality sector and the growing importance of wellness areas, with contributions from renowned national and international experts.

Salamanca FR fabric from MP: a true passe-partout, ideal for multiple applications

A technical fabric of the highest quality characterized by an extremely soft texture and a natural “full grain nappa” appearance
Category: Upholstery fabrics
Publication date: 23/12/2024

Online shopping in Italy: in 2024 exceed 58.8 billion euros, +6% compared to 2023

The most dynamic product segment is Furniture and home living, which grows by +12%
Category: Economy, News and Fairs
Publication date: 29/10/2024

Fulgor Milano: Italian brand, ambassador of quality, expertise and craftsmanship

Established worldwide as a luxury brand in the built-in appliance sector, it recently celebrated 75 years in business
Category: Kitchen
Publication date: 23/09/2024
Company: Fulgor Milano

LG Electronics unveils the smart home of the future at IFA 2024

LG ThinQ ON is the innovative smart home hub equipped with Affectionate Artificial Intelligence for a comfortable and functional home
Category: Economy, News and Fairs
Publication date: 13/09/2024

CQA-Catas Quality Award celebrates 30 years of certification

200 products certified by Catas in terms of formaldehyde emissions, paints, profiles for windows and doors and 'Made in Italy' furniture
Category: Economy, News and Fairs
Publication date: 27/09/2023