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Trenitalia ticket sales hit by cyberattack

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Wednesday, 23rd March, the ticket offices for Italy’s Trenitalia train services were closed due to a cyberattack. Online sales are still possible.

Costa Toscana. Image courtesy of Costa Cruises

Costa Toscana departs on maiden voyage in Italy

March 6, 2022March 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Costa Cruises’ latest Italian-flagged ship set sail from Savona on her maiden cruise. The Costa Toscana is a latest-generation ship.

22 historical properties available under concession

March 1, 2022March 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Twenty-two historical properties owned by Italy’s Demanio State property agency are being put out under concession for up to 50 years. The aim is to remove them from the threat of degradation.

Lazio offers €2,000 to couples to marry this year

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

‘In Lazio with Love’ is an initiative open to Italians and foreigners who are looking to tie the knot in 2022. Aiming to boost the pandemic-hit sector, €2,000 is the encouragement to marry in the Italian region this year.

Italy removes non-essential travel ban for third countries

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Travellers from non-European countries will be able to enter Italy under the same rules as EU travellers from 1st March. Essentially, the non-essential travel ban will lift.

ITA can be privatised says Italian government

Italian government gives green light to privatisation of ITA Airways

February 12, 2022February 12, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Friday, the Italian government agreed to the privatisation of ITA Airways with Lufthansa and MSC looking on with interest. ITA is the successor to Alitalia.

Airbnb looking for host on Sicily

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Airbnb are looking for a host to live rent-free in their 1-Euro house in Sambuca, Sicily. A digital nomad’s dream, the designer home is part of Airbnb’s support for rural communities.

Chioggia in Veneto, on the New york Times travel list 2022

3 Italian destinations in New York Times travel list 2022

January 16, 2022January 16, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Focusing on issues such as renewable energy, overtourism and lowering the carbon footprint, the New York Times travel list 2022 includes three Italian destinations.

Winter sports insurance required in Italy

Winter sports in Italy now require specific insurance

January 9, 2022January 9, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Skiers heading to Italy will now need winter sports insurance, according to a new law. The travel insurance is usually an optional extra for those visiting winter resorts.

Venice to limit the number of tourists

January 7, 2022January 7, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The city of Venice has been discussing for some time ways to protect the city from overtourism. Authorities announced that in 2022 they will limit the number of tourists on day trips accessing the lagoon city.