Are the French really trying to lay claim to Rome’s iconic Spanish Steps? Well, not quite, but there is a bit of drama brewing. It all started when France’s Court of Auditors looked into the financial management of France's vast property holdings in the Eternal City, which include five churches…

In 2023, the top 29 Italian hotels generated a combined revenue of €1 billion. This is one of the most significant figures that emerged in the preview of the traditional Luxury Hospitality Report, now in its fifth edition. The study is a kind of census of luxury properties in Italy,…

The legendary Alitalia brand has just made a comeback. After years of nostalgia for a name that accompanied generations of travellers worldwide, ITA Airways has reintroduced the Alitalia logo. It is a soft reintroduction, “Inspired by Alitalia” that, by the end of 2024, ITA Airways says will be part of…

The concept of overtourism has not been thoroughly considered in Italian and western tourism. Of course, European destinations are the most visited both for their historical appeal and for the grandeur of what they have to offer, from food and wine to the mountains to the sea. The real issue…

That perfect selfie at Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain could soon cost visitors more than the coin they are about to toss into it for luck. Because city officials are considering an entrance ticket to protect the timeless beauty of one of Rome’s most famous monuments. Rome's mayor Roberto Gualtieri wants…

In the hotel world, regardless of the hotel classification or brand collection, a €1,000 average daily rate has always been considered the true threshold of luxury. It is a veritable empyrean of ultra-exclusive properties, the prerogative of the privileged few, the result of a rare combination of top destinations, prestigious…

Italy continues to be a perennial favorite for summer holidays with European travellers. In fact, it comes second as the most popular European holiday choice, after Portugal and before Spain, in a recent survey from the Jetcost search engine.Rome Rome tops the poll as the first choice of destination city…