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Stickers on self check-in keyboxes in Florence. The boxes will no longer be allowed as self-check-in is now prohibited.

Self-check-in for tourists banned in Italy

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian interior ministry has banned self-check-in for short-term holiday rentals, requiring guests to check in face-to-face with property owners or managers.

ITA - Lufthansa planes at airport stands. Lufthansa's stake in ITA approved by EC

EU Commission Approves Lufthansa’s stake in ITA Airways

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The European Commission has given final approval to Lufthansa’s acquisition of a minority stake in ITA Airways. This decision clears the path for creating Europe’s largest airline group.

Technology reaches the Vatican with live webcam and a cartoon mascot, also available as a meme. Pic: Grzegorz Galazka/SIPA/Shutterstock

Vatican to install Live Webcam at St. Peter’s Tomb

November 26, 2024November 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Vatican will install a live webcam at St. Peter’s Tomb as part of its technological initiatives for the Jubilee Year 2025. Pope Francis will inaugurate the livestream on 2 December, allowing Catholics worldwide to view the tomb of the apostle and first pope.

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

Italy faces weekend rail disruption due to strike action

November 20, 2024November 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Train passengers across Italy should prepare for significant rail disruption during the weekend of 23-24 November as railway staff stage a 24-hour strike.

Florence Announces Ten-Point Plan to Tackle Overtourism

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Florence Mayor, Sara Funaro, has unveiled a ten-point plan to address overtourism and improve life for local residents. The plan, which comes into effect in 2025, includes measures aimed at reducing the impact of tourism on Florence.

Historic G7 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting Kicks Off in Florence

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The first-ever G7 Tourism Ministers’ meeting, being held from 13th November to 15th November 2024, in Florence, is making history by dedicating an entire session to this vital sector.

Save Florence protest at G7 tourism summit. The government is now challenging Tuscany's new tourism law.

‘Save Florence’ flash mob protest at G7 Tourism Summit in Florence

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Wednesday, the “Save Florence” activist group staged a flash mob against overtourism during the G7 tourism ministers’ summit in Florence.

pompeii to cap visitor numbers from 15 November 2024

Pompeii to cap daily visitor numbers

November 9, 2024November 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pompeii will cap daily visitor numbers at 20,000, starting 15th November, due to increased tourist numbers. This new limit aims to address conservation and visitor safety after a record-breaking 36,000 visitors flocked to the ancient city on the first Sunday of October, when entry was free.

Vaporetto stop - national strike o 8th November

National strike for local transport 8th November

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Commuters in Rome, Milan, and other Italian cities are set for major disruptions on Friday, 8th November, as a nationwide 24-hour public transport strike takes effect. The strike affects transport within cities and the surrounding areas, but not intercity trains.

Imprompptu train strike sees schedule reduced to 30% Credit: Di Gisorr650 - Opera propria, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=128289010

Impromptu strike affects 70% of trains in main cities

November 5, 2024November 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An eight-hour impromptu strike by railway workers from Trenitalia, Trenitalia Tper, Fs Security, Italo Ntv, and Trenord disrupted train services across Italy on Tuesday.