I T A L Y
C H A Z E N S T U D Y T O U R
M A R C H 1 2 T H - 1 7 T H , 2 0 1 7 ( M A R C H 1 8 - 1 9 O P T I O N A L I N R O M E )
T R I P O R G A N I Z E R SG I U L I A ( X ' 1 7 )
M A R C O ( Y ' 1 7 )
M A S S I M O ( X ' 1 7 )
R I C C A R D O ( Y ' 1 7 )
W H Y I T A L Y ?
• Discover one of the most
beautiful countries in
the world, while visiting
the production sites of
some of the most
famous Italian brands
• One single trip to visit
both main cities and
smaller Italian "gems"
• GREAT FOOD!!
T R A V E L
M A P *
Milano
Bologna
Firenze
Roma
Cesena
Perugia
*Itinerary and Company Visits are
Tentative
M I L A N OT H E F A S H I O N C A P I T A L O F T H E W O R L D
A L U M N I M I X E R
H A P P Y H O U R W I T H C B S A L U M N I A T T E R R A Z Z A A P E R O L
B O L O G N AH O M E O F T H E W O R L D ' S M O S T A N C I E N T U N I V E R S I T Y
O S T E R I A F R A N C E S C A N A# 1 R E S T A U R A N T I N T H E W O R L D –* * * M I C H E L I N S T A R S
* Optional and subject to availability
F I R E N Z ET H E H E A R T O F I T A L I A N A R T I S T I C R E N A I S S A N C E
U F F I Z I A N D A N T I N O R IA M O N G T H E B E S T M U S E U M S A N D W I N E R I E S I N T H E W O R L D , R E S P E C T I V E L Y
R O M AT H E E T E R N A L C I T Y
F O N D A Z I O N E
P R A D A
• Founded 1995, Institution dedicated to
contemporary art and culture, co-
chaired by Miuccia Prada and Patrizio
Bertelli (CEO of Prada)
• Promotes cultural programs, such as
film festivals (Tribeca Film Festival at
Fondazione Prada), multi-disciplinary
and philosophy talks and architecture
and design projects
E R M E N E G I L D O
Z E G N A
• Italian luxury fashion house that
produces men's clothing and
accessories. Zegna is one of the
biggest global producers of fine fabrics
• Besides producing men's suits for its
own labels, it also manufactures suits
for Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Dunhill
and Tom Ford
B A R I L L A
• World's leading pasta maker
with 40-45% of the Italian market
and 25% of the US market
• Produces pasta in over 120
shapes and sizes and is also the
leading seller of bakery
products in Italy
F E R R A R I
• Italian sport car
manufacturer based in
Maranello
• World's most powerful brand
according to Brand Finance
• Ferrari road cars are generally
seen as a symbol of speed,
luxury and wealth
Y N A P G R O U P
• Italian Internet mail order retailer of
men's and women's multibrand clothing
and accessories
• Founded in 2015, the world’s premier
online luxury fashion destination for
content and commerce (born after the
merger between Yoox Group and The
Net-a-porter Group)
T E C H N O G Y M
• World leader in the Fitness and
Wellness solutions sector
• Has equipped more than 65,000
wellness centers and over 100,000
homes worldwide. An estimated 35
million people use Technogym
products every day in over 100
countries worldwide
G U C C I
• Italian luxury brand of fashion and
leather goods, owned by the French
holding company Kering
• It is the biggest-selling Italian
brand
• It was founded by Guccio Gucci in
Florence in 1921
B R U N E L L O
C U C C I N E L L I
• Italian fashion brand which sells
luxury cashmere menswear,
womenswear and accessories
• Headquartered in a 14th-century
castle on the top of a hill in the middle
of Umbria, the “green heart” of Italy
• The company donates 20% of profits
to its charitable foundation, and pays
employees 20% more than industry
average
L O G I S T I C S
C O S T
• Total cost estimated in $1,500-1,700, including:
Ground transportation
Four-Star Hotel Accommodation (double occupancy)
Most meals (including breakfasts)
Admission to main cultural activities
• International airfare (approx. $500-$1,000), and other
personal expenses not included
# O F
S T U D E N T S
• Group of 30 participants, including 2 J-Term ‘18 students
and 4 organizers
• Full time MBA only (no significant others)
• Students with holds on their account are unable to
participate
O T H E R
I N F O
• Attendance of entire study tour is required
• All company visits are mandatory
B I D D I N G
H O W
• https://chazentours.gsb.columbia.edu
• One round of bidding:
November 10, 2pm - November 17, 4pm
• Final notifications will be sent out by November 18, 12pm
O T H E R
I N F O
• Successful bidders will have 48 hours to pay a $500 non-
refundable deposit in order to secure their spot
• Unsuccessful bidders will have their bid points refunded
and will be placed on a waitlist (based on bid amount)
• Students without bid points can sign up for the zero-bid
point waitlist (first-come, first-serve)
• No swapping is allowed
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