Italian travel demand has recovered after a spring slowdown, with ASTOI Confindustria Viaggi saying bookings have risen since June and the summer 2026 market is showing signs of stabilisation. The association said average bookings are […]
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Travellers are spending longer in Italy’s small towns and inland areas this summer, as pressure on big cities and the effects of overtourism push visitors towards quieter destinations. New research says stays in the country’s
Italy’s Small Towns See 46% Longer Stays and 74% More Spending Read More »
Italy is leading Europe’s summer travel market in 2026, with online booking saturation reaching 51.2%, ahead of Spain on 42.8% and France on 32.9%, according to data compiled by the Ministry of Tourism’s statistical office.
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Rome is one of those timeless cities that captures the imagination of millions each year. From the cobblestone streets that whisper stories of gladiators and emperors to the aroma of fresh pasta drifting out of
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IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has signed four new hotels in Italy, taking its Italian portfolio to over 50 open and pipeline properties. The signings span Milan, Turin and the Apulia region. The deals include
IHG Signs Four New Hotels in Italy, Hits 50 Property Milestone Read More »
Italy’s summer holiday market is showing mixed pricing trends for 2026, with average travel costs falling slightly overall while popular island and mountain destinations continue to become more expensive. A new survey by Italian consumer
Italy Summer Vacation Costs Average 1,050 Euros in 2026 Read More »
Train services across Italy face significant disruption on Thursday, 11 June, as multiple trade unions carry out a 23-hour national rail strike affecting Trenitalia, Italo and Trenord. The main strike action runs from 3:00am on
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Beach holidays in Italy are getting more expensive, with the cost of sunbeds and parasols continuing to rise in summer 2026. Consumer group Altroconsumo found that prices at major seaside resorts increased by an average
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As Florence continues to grapple with record visitor numbers and the growing political pushback against overtourism across Italy’s most photographed cities, a quieter Tuscan destination is rapidly rising in the international travel agenda. Lucca, the
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FS Treni Turistici Italiani has unveiled a new heritage rail experience linking Milan with Alba in Italy’s Piedmont region, expanding the country’s growing portfolio of slow tourism train journeys focused on food, wine and regional
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Skyscanner has named Fetovaia on Elba as Italy’s best beach for 2026, topping a new ranking that highlights 10 coastal spots across the country. The list weighs beauty alongside the best time to visit, with
Skyscanner names Italy’s 10 best beaches for 2026 Read More »
Travellers planning an Italian getaway in 2026 may face higher overnight costs as more municipalities raise or introduce tourist taxes across the country. A new report says 1,411 municipalities are expected to apply the charge
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