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Lake Como considering daytripper fee to curb overtourism

April 21, 2024April 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Lake Como, known for its glitz and glamour, is besieged by tourism. The third largest lake in Italy has approximately 1.4 million visitors flocking to its shores annually.

Atrani where Netflix filmed hit series Ripley

Atrani braces for tourist surge following Netflix series Ripley

April 13, 2024April 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Atrani area of the Amalfi coast is expecting a surge in visitors following the Netflix hit series Ripley which was partly filmed there.

Transport stroke scheduled for 11th April 2024. Image shows small bus in Rome

Transport strike scheduled for 11th April

April 10, 2024April 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is bracing for a nationwide strike affecting local and national public transport services, including rail travel, on Thursday, 11th April. The transport strike, organised by trade unions CGIL and UIL, aim to address various concerns such as workplace safety and tax reform.

Hotel San Domenico Palace which doubles as The White Lotus

The White Lotus has positive impact on tourism

April 5, 2024April 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè announced on Thursday that the second season of the acclaimed HBO dark comedy The White Lotus, which takes place in Taormina, Sicily, significantly boosted flights from the US to Italy by 205%.

From 25th April to 14th July visitors to Venice (pictured) need to pay a €5 Venice access fee.

Venice starts charging tourists from this month

April 5, 2024April 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

From 25th April, Venice will charge day tourists a €5 fee to enter the city. The aim of the charge is to limit tourist during the busiest days of the season in order to preserve the city.

The highest Tibetan bridge in Europe is in Italy

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Not for the faint-hearted, Europe’s highest Tibetan bridge has opened in Sellano, Umbria.

Pope Francis delivers the traditional "Urbi et Orbi" blessing for Rome and the world during Easter celebrations on April 20, 2014 at St Peter's square in Vatican

Easter in Italy

March 31, 2024March 31, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Easter in Italy holds significant cultural and religious importance with Vatican City being a focal point during Holy Week.

Photo by Siegfried Poepperl: https://www.pexels.com/photo/people-at-piazza-del-duomo-in-san-gimignano-italy-7600176/

Easter tourism figures anticipated to rise compared to 2023

March 27, 2024March 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Easter is expected to bring growth in tourism, with over 7 million visitors anticipated in the country’s official accommodation facilities from 30th March to 2nd April.

la dolce vita orient express - luxury train travel. Image courtesy of Accor

Luxury train travel on La Dolce Vita Orient Express

March 25, 2024March 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Luxury train travel is currently in the spotlight, with Belmond’s Venice-Simplon-Orient Express soon adding the Italian Riviera to its route this year. If you miss a chance on this exclusive Italian route, there’s another opportunity next year with Accor’s La Dolce Vita Orient Express.

Amalfi on the Amalfi Coast. Creator: Veselina Dzhingarova via Flickr under creative commons license

Easier Access to Amalfi Coast: New Flights Take Off This Summer

February 20, 2024February 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

For years, reaching the stunning Amalfi Coast in Italy meant navigating winding roads and crowded trains. But pack your bags for a smoother journey – the region is about to get its “own” airport.