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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 […]

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Luxury, romantic hotels in Italy

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy features prominently in Condé Nast Traveler’s recent global ranking of the most romantic hotels, showing the country’s enduring appeal for couples seeking memorable getaways.

ENIT at FITUR 2026. Image credit: Instagram

Italy’s sustainable tourism drive at FITUR Madrid

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is using one of the world’s biggest tourism stages – FITUR 2026 – to highlight not just its destinations, but a broader strategy built around sustainability, social inclusion and high-value international markets.

What travellers need to know about the UK ETA

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

From 25 February 2026 eligible visitors without an ETA will not be able to board their transport and cannot legally travel to the UK. The following guidelines tell you ow to apply for an ETA, and what it allows you to do.

Aerial view of Fano. iMAGE CREDIT: Letsmarche.it

Fano, a crossroads of Roman and Adriatic history

January 19, 2026January 19, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Fano is a coastal city in Italy’s Marche region, where Roman history meets the Adriatic Sea at the end of the Via Flaminia. Located 12 kilometres south-east of Pesaro, it has a population of about 59,000, smaller than nearby Ancona and Pesaro but rich in historical depth.

Roma Ciampino airport received 4* rating from Skytrak

Skytrax awards Ciampino 4-Star rating

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome’s Ciampino airport has been certified for the first time as a 4-Star regional airport by Skytrax, the leading international airport rating and assessment organisation.

Florence "Amerigo Vespucci" International Airport

Tuscany airports post record passenger numbers in 2025

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Tuscany airports closed 2025 with its strongest results on record, as almost 9.8 million passengers travelled through Florence and Pisa airports.

ENIT and Milano Cortina 2026 tourism deal Picture by SABI_HAN

Milano Cortina 2026 and ENIT sign tourism deal

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 and ENIT S.p.A. have signed a strategic agreement to promote Italian tourism ahead of the Winter Games.

Cortina d'Ampezzo. Image credit: Getty Images

A quick guide to Cortina d’Ampezzo

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Cortina d’Ampezzo sits in northern Italy’s dramatic Dolomites landscape and is one of the country’s most famous alpine resorts. Known locally as the “Queen of the Dolomites”, it combines world‑class skiing and outdoor adventure with elegant town life and panoramic mountain views.