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More Blue Flag Beaches in Italy

May 13, 2023May 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The number of Blue Flag seaside and lakeside municipalities in Italy has risen by 16 to 226 over the last year. There are 17 new recipients, whilst one was not reconfirmed.

Chinese tourists pose with Leaning tower of Pisa

Chinese tourists return to Italy

May 1, 2023May 1, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Chinese travellers are returning to Italy. The Italian Tourist Board (ENIT) is expecting around 2million Chinese tourists in 2023.

Italian National Tourist Board campaign with Botticelli's Venus

Mixed feelings about Italy National Tourist Board’s latest poster girl

April 26, 2023April 26, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sandro Botticelli’s iconic Venus has been turned into an influencer for the Italian National Tourist Board (ENIT). Unveiled last week, the use of the image has received mixed reactions.

Italian tourism made a huge comeback in 2022 but still not at pre-Covid levels

December 24, 2022December 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian tourism ‘”roared back” in 2022 but not to pre-COVID levels’, ISTAT said on Friday. The first nine months were positive, but accommodation levels were still down on 2019 figures.

Venice day ticket system to start in 2023

Venice sets date for ticketing and entry fees

July 4, 2022July 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Three years after Venice first proposed a ticketing system for entry to the city, the start date is now confirmed. Find all you need to know about the new Venice day ticket system, here.