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Trevi Fountain is the most reviewed attraction in Italy according to report on cultural tourism by The Data Appeal Company. Nicola Salvi was the architect behind the Trevi Fountain

Italy’s cultural tourism evolves

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s position as a global cultural destination remains firmly established. However, new cultural tourism data suggests that how visitors engage with its heritage is beginning to shift.

ERTMS installation sees closure of high speed link between Rome and Florence 11-12 April 2026. Rail disruption with 24 hour strike this weekend. Credit: istock

Rome–Florence high-speed rail line temporary closure for ERTMS

March 14, 2026March 14, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rail traffic on Italy’s main high-speed corridor between Rome and Florence will be suspended for part of the weekend of 11–12 April 2026 to allow the activation of a new European train control system (ERTMS).

Ryanair fined by antitrust authority. Ryanair gives wrong info on covid travel requirements Ryanair to increase flights from Pisa

Ryanair to operate 58 routes from Pisa in summer 2026

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Ryanair will operate 58 routes from Galileo Galilei Airport in Pisa during the summer 2026 season, including two new destinations: Rabat and Bratislava.

Italy holds second plance in European tourism figures for 2025. Image credit: Photo by form PxHere

Italy holds second place in European tourism in 2025

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy can welcome 2025 European tourism figures with justified pride: the country retained second place in Europe for total overnight stays in tourist accommodation establishments, according to the latest data from Eurostat and ISTAT.

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 CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s flag carrier ITA Airways has confirmed the launch of a new “Large Pet Friendly” service. It will allow dogs weighing up to 30kg to travel in the aircraft cabin on domestic flights from summer 2026.

Piazza delle Erbe, Verona. Verona came 4th in the European Best Destinations 2026 list.

7 Italian destinations make the European Best Destinations top 20

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has emerged as the most represented country in the prestigious European Best Destinations 2026 ranking. Seven of its iconic towns and islands are among the 20 most sought-after places to visit in Europe. Votes from over 1.3 million travellers from 154 countries contributed to the results.

Air-transport strike sees 250000 people affected. Image shows tails of three aeroplanes

Trade Unions stand firm on air-transport strikes

February 12, 2026February 13, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s major trade unions confirmed on Thursday that they will press ahead with nationwide air-transport strikes scheduled for 16 February and 7 March. This despite a request by the country’s strikes authority to postpone them to avoid disruption during the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.

Castello Estense and statue of Savonarola at night - Our quick guide to Ferrara

A quick guide to Ferrara

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Ferrara is one of Italy’s most complete Renaissance cities, its centre largely intact and shaped by human-scale design rather than modern redevelopment. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its urban layout and historic core, the city offers a blend of architecture, culture, green space and slow-paced Italian life. Our quick guide to Ferrara […]

Clean-up begins of Sistine Chapel’s Last Judgement

February 4, 2026February 7, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Vatican has announced a new conservation clean-up of Michelangelo’s Last Judgement in the Sistine Chapel, around 30 years after the previous major restoration was completed.

Tourism August 2025 figures show rise in number of tourists. Trevi Fountain entry fee is being mooted again.

Fee introduced for close access to Trevi Fountain

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome, on Monday, began charging tourists a two-euro fee to approach the area immediately surrounding the Trevi Fountain. This allows visitors to have close access to the Trevi Fountain basin for photographs and to follow the tradition of throwing coins into the water. The measure aims to manage crowding at one of the city’s most […]