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Sicily is Italy's largest island and one of its strongest post-pandemic demand stories, boosted by the screen-tourism halo of Taormina and a wave of luxury hotel investment. It is also a destination where operations make headlines: Mount Etna's eruptions periodically halt flights at Catania, and one-euro home schemes keep the island in the international press. On this page you'll find Sicily news covering flight disruption and airport capacity, hotel and resort investment, visitor trends and the island's rise in the Mediterranean's premium segment.
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DestinationEtna ash prompts extended closure of Catania airport, disrupting peak-season travel
Mount Etna's fresh ash emissions have forced Catania airport to extend its airspace closure, disrupting peak-season travel across Sicily and neighboring Malta.
DestinationThe Italian island of Favignana is gearing up for "The Odyssey" tourism
Favignana hopes Christopher Nolan's blockbuster "The Odyssey" will help it to attract more visitors but wants to avoid falling into the trap of overtourism.
AgencyTUI Care Foundation launches new phase of Destination Zero Waste programme in Curaçao
TUI Care Foundation and Green Phenix launch the next phase of Destination Zero Waste Curaçao, expanding plastic recycling and upcycling with the tourism sector.
HotelWyndham's number of hotels in EMEA passes 700
Wyndham strengthens momentum across Europe, Middle East, Eurasia and Africa with major openings and new hotels signed.
DestinationExplosion at Etna Volcano during tourists' visit
Etna, the most active volcano in Europe, located on the Italian island of Sicily, has become active again.
CruiseSailing boat carrying 22 tourists sinks in Italy: 7 missing
It was reported that a British-flagged sailing boat carrying 22 tourists sank off the coast of the Italian island of Sicily, resulting in 7 people missing.
AviationMount Etna eruption halts flights in Sicily
While most flights are unaffected, some are being cancelled or diverted to other airports in Sicily.
Aviation
Catania Airport closed to flights due to ash eruptions from Mount Etna
Sep 15Destination
Etna ash prompts extended closure of Catania airport, disrupting peak-season travel
Aug 14Destination
The Italian island of Favignana is gearing up for "The Odyssey" tourism
Aug 6Agency
TUI Care Foundation launches new phase of Destination Zero Waste programme in Curaçao
Jul 3Hotel
Wyndham's number of hotels in EMEA passes 700
Jul 31Destination
Explosion at Etna Volcano during tourists' visit
Jun 3Cruise
Sailing boat carrying 22 tourists sinks in Italy: 7 missing
Aug 19Aviation
Mount Etna eruption halts flights in Sicily
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