On the 18 th December 2009, the town of Assisi (Umbria) will host a meeting of over 20 small Italian towns to discuss the development of Alberghi diffusi in the various Italian regions. The Albergo Diffuso (Decentralized Hotel) is a recent and revolutionary concept of tourist hospitality, where existing houses scattered around old borghi (historic centres) have been converted into accommodation for visitors. Aimed at a discerning and independent type of traveller, this solution is ideal for those who wish to participate in the daily life of the area they are visiting and to immerse themselves in the local culture and traditions. This type of hospitality is seen as an ideal solution for many small inland and mountain towns off the main tourist circuits

The Assisi conference hopes to create an Association of alberghi diffusi  and to establish a homogeneous set of rules and standards that would apply throughout Italy.

For information: www.alberghidiffusi.it