The Federcultura Turismo Sport is a special division of the Confederation of Italian Cooperatives ( Confcooperative ) . Its role is to represent and assist the cooperatives operating in the following areas : communication , information , hospitality and travel, schools, tourist services , space management , cultural activities , entertainment, sports and leisure. The Federation :

• develops and defines the opportunities and development programs for its members;
• assists and represents its members at the union level , while providing technical legal services , administrative, and financial ;
• organize and promote vocational training to members , employees and executives ;
• regularly distributes technical information to its members;
• manages relationships with Confcooperative and structures and relations with international and national organizations involved in the same sectors.