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Malta to Pescara flight, nine test positive for covid. Image: Creator: Ra Boe | Credit: raboe001@web.de on wikimedia

9 passengers on Malta to Pescara flight test positive for Covid-19

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on 9 passengers on Malta to Pescara flight test positive for Covid-19

Abruzzo region in Italy is one of four under the spotlight for a possible move from white to yellow zone as Covid-19 cases rise. Today, 9 passengers on a Malta to Pescara flight tested positive on arrival. As a result, all 70 passengers are now in quarantine.

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Venice bans cruise liners from 1st August

Italy bans cruise liners from Venice following years of hesitation

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy bans cruise liners from Venice following years of hesitation

On Tuesday, Italy banned cruise liners from Venice lagoon to defend its ecosystem and heritage. This was in response to UNESCO’s concerns and the demands of residents and culture bodies.

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tourism labour shortage affects Italy and rest of Europe

Tourism labour shortage in Italy

July 5, 2021July 5, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Tourism labour shortage in Italy

The tourist industry should be enjoying the return of visitors now many covid restrictions have been lifted. Instead, they find themselves facing an unexpected problem – a tourism labour shortage.

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UNESCO may put Venice on endangered list

UNESCO may put Venice on endangered list

June 29, 2021March 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on UNESCO may put Venice on endangered list

UNESCO says the historic centre is in danger if cruise ships do not dock at another port. The Italian government announced earlier this year it would ban these ships from the historic centre. The plan was for the ships to divert to the industrial port of Marghera.

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Digital Green Certificate launched in Italy ahead of EU

Italy launches Digital Green Certificate

June 27, 2021July 4, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy launches Digital Green Certificate

Premier Draghi signs a new decree launching the digital green certificate website. The ‘Green Pass’ will allow people who have been vaccinated, tested negative or recovered from covid-19 to travel more freely.

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Fiumicino airport domestic routes are being grabbed by budget airlines. Image from wikipedia

Budget airlines swoop in on Alitalia domestic routes as ITA remains grounded

June 15, 2021July 13, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Budget airlines swoop in on Alitalia domestic routes as ITA remains grounded

The launch of ITA, Alitalia’s successor, remains something of an unknown. Meanwhile, budget airlines Ryanair and Wizz Air are wasting no time in grabbing Italy’s domestic routes.

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Alitalia funding questioned by Ryanair

Ryanair to appeal against funding for Alitalia’s replacement

June 5, 2021July 13, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Ryanair to appeal against funding for Alitalia’s replacement

Ryanair will appeal against funds made available to the government-owned Italian airline that will replace Alitalia. Ryanair considers the funding to be illegal state support, the chief executive of the Irish carrier said on Saturday.

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Protests as cruise ships return to Venice

Hundreds protest in Venice as cruise ships return to city

June 5, 2021July 2, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Hundreds protest in Venice as cruise ships return to city

Campaigners against cruise ships in Venice protested against the huge vessels docking in the city’s port. Previously, prime minister Mario Draghi’s government declared cruise ships banned from the historic centre.

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Venice - Crowds in St Mark's Square

Mick Jagger signs letter in support of safeguarding Venice

June 2, 2021July 20, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Mick Jagger signs letter in support of safeguarding Venice

Famous names including Mick Jagger and Tilda Swinton are supporting an appeal urging the Italian government to introduce  a new law protecting Venice.

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Tripadvisor hotels awards

Italian hotels do well in Tripadvisor 2021 Best of lists

May 29, 2021July 5, 2021adminLeave a Comment on Italian hotels do well in Tripadvisor 2021 Best of lists

It’s not been the easiest of years for the travel and tourism industry. This is why the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice® Best of the Best Awards for Hotels is such a boost. Italy did well topping one list and making the top 25 best hotels in the world, not once but twice. Other good news from […]

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What's behind the tradition of the pesce d'aprile? Image shows someone sticking a colourful paper fish to the back of another.

Pesce d’Aprile: How Italy does April Fool’s Day

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The Italian populat5ion remains stable only due to immigration. Births in 2025 were almost half the number of deaths.

Italy’s birthrate continues to fall while population remains stable

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026Deborah Cater
Final stage of the Cammino '44 route Memorial to Monte Sole massacre. Image credit: www.cammino44.it

Cammino ’44: new walking route links Nazi-Fascist massacre sites

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026Deborah Cater
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 Cater
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 Cater
Castello Estense and statue of Savonarola at night - Our quick guide to Ferrara

A quick guide to Ferrara

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