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New European Sleeper train to Venice from brussels. Image shows aerial view of Venice. Photo By: @karamintheworld [IG]

New European Sleeper Night Train to Connect Brussels to Venice

August 28, 2024August 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on New European Sleeper Night Train to Connect Brussels to Venice

Starting on 5 February 2025, the European Sleeper night train will offer a spectacular route connecting winter sports and city destinations from the North Sea to the Adriatic.

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bulgari hotel roma terrace. Image courtesy of Bulgari

Virtuoso Travel name Bulgari Hotel Roma Best of the Best

August 19, 2024August 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Virtuoso Travel name Bulgari Hotel Roma Best of the Best

Virtuoso Travel, a leading global network of luxury travel agencies, names Bulgari Hotel Roma the best hotel in the world, in its 2024 rankings.

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Inflation in tourism sector rose in July 2024. Image shows beds and umbrellas on beach

Inflation in tourism sector up in July

August 13, 2024August 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Inflation in tourism sector up in July

Inflation in the tourism sector in July rose by 0.8% on a monthly basis and 4.1% on an annual basis a Demoskopika survey revealed.

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Tourists in Italian piazza sitting at cafes adn restaurants. The government is proposing a hike in tourist tax. Image: Pxhere

Extended Tourist Tax Proposal Sparks Controversy

August 7, 2024August 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Extended Tourist Tax Proposal Sparks Controversy

To fully capitalise on the tourism boom boosting the Italian economy, the government proposes an extension of the tourist tax to all municipalities. Hoteliers are not amused by the government’s proposal.

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The Trevi Fountain in Rome. By Diliff - Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3943681

Tourists show disrespect for Italian monuments

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Tourists show disrespect for Italian monuments

In the latest event concerning Italian monuments, a Swiss tourist was found in the Trevi Fountain in Rome at 3am on Sunday.

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Tourists in the Piazza San Marco. Tour group sizes are now reduced to 25 or under. Photo by Efrem Efre : https://www.pexels.com/photo/venice-18715865/

Venice reduces tour group sizes

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Venice reduces tour group sizes

In a bid to reclaim the city for its residents, Venice is reducing tour group sizes to a maximum of 25 people. Megaphones are also banned for tour guides.

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Grosseto cycling route. The Tuscan city won the 2024 European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism award

Grosetto: 2024 European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism

July 29, 2024July 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Grosetto: 2024 European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism

The European Commission has two awards which recognise and promote smart and sustainable tourism. Little-known Grosetto in Tuscany is the first Italian city to win the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism award.

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Piazza Dante, Grosseto. Di Alienautic - Opera propria, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=94627655

Things to Do in Grosseto, Tuscany

July 29, 2024July 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Things to Do in Grosseto, Tuscany

In the picturesque region of Maremma in southern Tuscany, Grosseto is a charming city that often flies under the radar of many travellers. Grosseto offers a variety of activities and attractions for visitors looking to experience the true essence of Tuscany. These are the best things to do in Grosseto.

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Via dell'Amore reopens Author Twice25 & Rinina25 Permission (Reusing this file) Own work, attribution required (Multi-license with GFDL and Creative Commons CC-BY 2.5)

Via dell’Amore reopens in Cinque Terre

July 27, 2024July 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Via dell’Amore reopens in Cinque Terre

Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre
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Catania airport which is currently closed due to ash fallout from Mount Etna

Catania airport closed due to ash from Etna

July 23, 2024July 23, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Catania airport closed due to ash from Etna

Flights serving Catania airport in Sicily were halted on Tuesday after an eruption from nearby Mount Etna.

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