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Meloni and Santanche on 29 settembre 2025. Image credit: ANSA/ UFFICIO STAMPA MITUR ANSA

Meloni adds Tourism portfolio to her brief

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni has taken on the tourism portfolio herself after forcing the resignation of Daniela Santanchè, who faced a mounting pile of criminal probes. The decision to fold the ministry into the prime ministerial office rather than appoint a successor raises pointed questions about trust and priorities.

ITA Airways posts first-ever profit

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s flag carrier, ITA Airways, closes 2025 with a net profit of €209 million. It marks a historic milestone for an airline born from the wreckage of one of Europe’s most spectacular aviation collapses.

northern Italy sea trains start their 2026 services this weekend. By Kabelleger / David Gubler (http://www.bahnbilder.ch) - http://www.bahnbilder.ch/picture/8276, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17185297

Northern Italy’s sea trains return

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Travellers in northern Italy have more options than ever to swap city life for the Ligurian coast this spring and summer. An expanded programme of special weekend sea trains launches on Saturday, 28 March.

Historic Centre of Urbino (Italy) Author: Yvon Fruneau Copyright: © UNESCO Source: UNESCO Photobank License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 IGO

There’s more to Marche than meets the eye

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Often overlooked in favour of more famous regions, Marche offers a compelling blend of history, landscape and culture that reflects many of the defining features of Italy itself, without the intensity of mass tourism.

Trevi Fountain is the most reviewed attraction in Italy according to report on cultural tourism by The Data Appeal Company. Nicola Salvi was the architect behind the Trevi Fountain

Italy’s cultural tourism evolves

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s position as a global cultural destination remains firmly established. However, new cultural tourism data suggests that how visitors engage with its heritage is beginning to shift.

ERTMS installation sees closure of high speed link between Rome and Florence 11-12 April 2026. Rail disruption with 24 hour strike this weekend. Credit: istock

Rome–Florence high-speed rail line temporary closure for ERTMS

March 14, 2026March 14, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rail traffic on Italy’s main high-speed corridor between Rome and Florence will be suspended for part of the weekend of 11–12 April 2026 to allow the activation of a new European train control system (ERTMS).

Ryanair fined by antitrust authority. Ryanair gives wrong info on covid travel requirements Ryanair to increase flights from Pisa

Ryanair to operate 58 routes from Pisa in summer 2026

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Ryanair will operate 58 routes from Galileo Galilei Airport in Pisa during the summer 2026 season, including two new destinations: Rabat and Bratislava.

Italy holds second plance in European tourism figures for 2025. Image credit: Photo by form PxHere

Italy holds second place in European tourism in 2025

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy can welcome 2025 European tourism figures with justified pride: the country retained second place in Europe for total overnight stays in tourist accommodation establishments, according to the latest data from Eurostat and ISTAT.

Large Pet Friendly service to start with ITA in summer 2026

Large Pet Friendly service with ITA from this summer

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s flag carrier ITA Airways has confirmed the launch of a new “Large Pet Friendly” service. It will allow dogs weighing up to 30kg to travel in the aircraft cabin on domestic flights from summer 2026.

Piazza delle Erbe, Verona. Verona came 4th in the European Best Destinations 2026 list.

7 Italian destinations make the European Best Destinations top 20

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has emerged as the most represented country in the prestigious European Best Destinations 2026 ranking. Seven of its iconic towns and islands are among the 20 most sought-after places to visit in Europe. Votes from over 1.3 million travellers from 154 countries contributed to the results.