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Carnival will generate €1billion in 2024

February 8, 2024February 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The turnover for Carnival tourism is expected to generate €1billion in 2024. This firmly establishes the event as a highlight of the Italian off-season.

Trentino Alto Adige Image by Enrico Pighetti via Flickr shared under Creative Commons License

Italy at the top of the general ranking of European “tourism reputation”

February 4, 2024February 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is top of a new ranking for overall tourism reputation as a European tourist destination by the market research company Demoskopika.

Jam of gondolas in Venice. To combat crowds, a trial of the Venice ticket system will start in 2024.

Venice introduces further measures to curb over-tourism

January 2, 2024January 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Venice introduces new measures in a bid to manage over-tourism in the lagoon city. The size of group tours will now be capped.

Ai generated image showing a train between Venice and Ljubljana with Rialto Bridge in the background

Fast train from Venice to Ljubljana on the cards

December 16, 2023December 16, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new fast train from Venice to Ljubljana could make it easier to travel between Italy and Slovenia. A test run took place earlier this week.

Roots Tourism project close to Tajani’s heart

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s rich cultural heritage, comprising over 4,000 museums, nearly 300 archaeological sites and parks, 570 monuments, monumental complexes, and 55 UNESCO sites, takes centre stage in the 2024 Roots Tourism project.

Best Christmas Markets in Italy 2023

November 26, 2023November 26, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Explore the best Christmas markets in Italy for 2023, where the festive spirit blends seamlessly with the country’s rich cultural and gastronomic heritage. Italy, known for its delectable cuisine, homemade pasta, and exquisite wines, transforms into a winter wonderland during the holiday season.

The treno della neve in Abruzzo is one of just two winter train journeys in Italy

Two Winter Train Journeys – Abruzzo and Dolomites

November 24, 2023November 24, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As the winter season approaches, two winter train journeys make their way onto the schedules. The first a step back in time with a snow train through Abruzzo, the second heads to the Dolomites from Rome for snow sport lovers.

Venice entry fee dates 2024 revealed

November 23, 2023November 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Venice entry fee dates for 2024 were revealed today. The fees commence on 25th April, a public holiday in Italy. Mayor Luigi Brugnaro confirmed on Thursday that the fee would exclusively apply to tourists on day trips, exempting those staying overnight in Venice.

Italian gastronomy Image by Claudio Lombardi from Pixabay

Italy’s Gastronomy tops 2023 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards

November 12, 2023November 12, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

At an awards ceremony where Italian cuisine and culture was top billing, Italy came out tops for gastronomy in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2023.

2024 – the year of ‘Back to your roots’ tourism

October 13, 2023October 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has declared 2024 the year of ‘back to your roots’ tourism. By that, they mean travel undertaken by Italian emigrants or descendants of Italians to visit the places where their ancestors lived.