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Italy plays both sides of the travel economy: a top-tier destination from Venice to the Amalfi line, and a serious outbound market with its own operator ecosystem. Overtourism flashpoints, hotel investment and city-entry policies make it a constant trade story. This tag follows Italy's arrivals, regulations and market shifts.
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DestinationEurope’s 10 best city breaks for 2027
Sofia has been named as Europe’s best city break destination for 2027 in a new ranking.
DestinationThe best destinations to visit without needing a car
A new study has revealed where in the world travellers can see the most sights, even without hiring a car.
AviationBedbugs infested a passenger plane; the flight was canceled
After it was determined that a Qantas Airlines passenger plane had been infested with bed bugs, the aircraft’s return flight, scheduled for Saturday, was canceled.
HotelTourism nights booked online up 5.3% in Q2 2026
Between April and June 2026, tourists spent 258.8 million nights in EU short-term rental accommodation booked through Airbnb, Booking or Expedia.
AgencyTUI Care Foundation launches TUI Field to Fork project in the Western Balkans
Rural communities in Albania, North Macedonia and Montenegro face growing economic and environmental pressures.
AgencyeasyJet announces 18 new routes for summer 2027
easyJet has today put 18 new routes on sale from 10 UK airports, providing more connections to destinations across Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Greece, Cyprus, Montenegro and Bulgaria.
AgencyPackage holiday prices match 3.2% inflation, airfares down 0.4%
Package holiday prices in the EU were 3.2% higher in August 2026 than in August 2025, matching the overall inflation figure (3.2%).
HotelTUI Group continues to reduce single-use plastic across its hotel portfolio
TUI Group has reduced single-use plastic consumption in its hotels to 40 grams per guest night in FY25, marking a 13 per cent reduction compared to FY24.
LatestWorkplace accident at Italy’s historic Colosseum: 1 dead
The Italian Ministry of Culture announced that one worker lost his life in a workplace accident that occurred late last night at the world-famous Colosseum.
AviationCatania Airport closed to flights due to ash eruptions from Mount Etna
Catania Airport has been closed to flights due to heavy ash emissions from Mount Etna on the Italian island of Sicily.
AgencyJet2 adds more choice in response to demand for early and late Summer 27 holidays
Jet2 has expanded its Summer 27 programme, putting thousands more seats on sale to a range of popular sunshine destinations in early and late Summer.
LifestyleThe story began with a simple curiosity: He became the Royal Head Chef, but he never lost his curiosity
Chef Daniele Chiari, Culinary Director at Saudi Arabia's Royal Protocol, shares his journey from Italy to leading elite culinary teams in a rapidly transforming landscape.
LatestSpain will overtake France as the world’s most visited country by 2040
Worldwide, the number of tourist trips is expected to continue to increase, reaching 2.4 billion by 2040.
DestinationSouthern Europe dominates the summer travel season
According to WTTC data, Europe captured one-third of global leisure travel spending in 2025, with Southern European destinations leading the summer travel surge.
Lifestyle
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Oct 21Destination
Europe’s 10 best city breaks for 2027
Oct 15Destination
The best destinations to visit without needing a car
Oct 14Aviation
Bedbugs infested a passenger plane; the flight was canceled
Oct 14Hotel
Tourism nights booked online up 5.3% in Q2 2026
Oct 5Agency
TUI Care Foundation launches TUI Field to Fork project in the Western Balkans
Oct 2Agency
easyJet announces 18 new routes for summer 2027
Sep 28Agency
Package holiday prices match 3.2% inflation, airfares down 0.4%
Sep 25Hotel
TUI Group continues to reduce single-use plastic across its hotel portfolio
Sep 25Latest
Workplace accident at Italy’s historic Colosseum: 1 dead
Sep 23Aviation
Catania Airport closed to flights due to ash eruptions from Mount Etna
Sep 15Agency
Jet2 adds more choice in response to demand for early and late Summer 27 holidays
Sep 10Lifestyle
The story began with a simple curiosity: He became the Royal Head Chef, but he never lost his curiosity
Sep 2Latest
Spain will overtake France as the world’s most visited country by 2040
Aug 21Destination