Outbound travel from the US to long-haul destinations is set to soar in 2926. US travellers made 29.1 million international trips Between January and May 2026, US travellers made 29.1 million international trips, with long-haul destinations recording the fastest growth, reflecting the ongoing diversification of destination preferences. This was a…

Milan is undergoing a ‘revolution’ of neighbourhood shops as experiential tourism grows, driven by the rediscovery of local shops as genuine cultural hubs and tourist attractions. 39% of travellers seek out local shops Ipsos Doxa data for American Express and Confcommercio Milano shows that 39% of travellers seek out local…

Campiglia Marittima, on the Etruscan Coast in the province of Livorno, had +20,000 visitors in 2025. Tailor-made for visitors seeking authenticity There is an unexpected side to Tuscany: the Val di Cornia with medieval villages, vineyards overlooking the sea and rolling hills that seem tailor-made for visitors seeking authenticity. According…

To mark the opening of the Giotto and St Francis exhibition in the National Gallery of Umbria in Perugia on 14 March, Elle Viaggi is offering a three-day, two-night package. An exhibition dedicated to St. Francis and Giotto The exhibition celebrating the eighth centenary of the death of St Francis,…

Puglia remains one of Europe's most attractive regions, thanks to its unique blend of culture, landscapes and lifestyle, and it also offers tax-free shopping at Puglia Village. 2025: a 62% increase in tax-free volumes Puglia Village - Land of Fashion has consolidated its role as an experiential destination, combining shopping,…

Visit Italy presents Luminous Destinations, a new initiative launched together with the Tourism Observatory Report, for ten Italian sustainable destinations. A change of perspective The choice has fallen on these ten destinations considered more balanced, conscious and sustainable models of tourism. “With Luminous Destinations, we want to shine a light…