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Nick Adams Says Italians Love America Because Marriott Wins in Milan. But Which America?
Nick Adams says Marriott's luxury hotel award in Milan demonstrates Italians' love of America. But...
Global Hotel News: Who’s Opening, Investing and Taking Over?
From Hawaii and Kyoto to Nairobi, London and the UAE, hotel companies are opening properties...
Global Hotel News: New Resorts, Billion-Dollar Deals and Hospitality’s Next Moves
Hotels are opening, investors are spending billions, and hospitality leaders are changing seats...
Global Aviation This Week: New Routes, New Airline Bosses and a Very Busy Sky
New airline routes, new CEOs, aircraft orders, airport disruptions and unexpected comebacks made...
United’s New Map: 10 Destinations That Could Change Where Americans Vacation
Star Alliance member United Airlines is opening nonstop routes to 10 international destinations...
Mount Etna Eruption Creates a Tourism Boom and Travel Nightmare in Sicily
Mount Etna’s spectacular eruption is creating a tourism paradox in Sicily. Visitors are...
Northern Italy Wildfires Threaten Lake Garda and Lake Como Tourism Resorts
Wildfires are threatening Northern Italy’s peak summer tourism season, forcing tourists from...
Favignana Tourism Boom: How The Odyssey Is Transforming Sicily
Favignana, a tranquil island off Sicily, is preparing for a surge in international visitors after...
Walking Meets Art and Culture: Inspiring Walking Vacations Around the World
Walking vacations are evolving beyond fitness into immersive cultural experiences. From Germany's...
Pizza Diplomacy: How One Slice Connects the World Through Tourism
Pizza is more than comfort food—it's a passport to cultural exchange. From defending pineapple in...
Lufthansa Picks Lorenza Maggio to Lead Brussels Airlines
Lufthansa Group has appointed Lorenza Maggio as the next CEO of Brussels Airlines, placing one of...
Alessandra Priante Begins a New Chapter: From Leading Italian Tourism to Shaping European Sport
Professor Alessandra Priante has spent her career shaping international tourism through leadership...
The Rise of AI Tourism: Opportunity or Threat for Destinations?
Artificial intelligence is transforming global tourism marketing, helping destinations personalize...
Airlines Rebuild for a More Fragile World
At the CAPA Airline Leader Summit in Berlin, airline executives warned that aviation’s biggest...
A New Transatlantic Bridge: Alaska Airlines Connects Seattle to Rome
Alaska Airlines’ first nonstop Seattle–Rome flight marks a historic expansion into Europe...
Slovenia’s Tourism Shifts Signal Broader European Transition
Slovenia’s tourism patterns are shifting, with fewer private trips and growing international and...
A Cultural Alliance Tested: Italy’s New Tourism Minister and ENIT’s Global Strategist
Italy’s new Tourism Minister Gianmarco Mazzi steps into office amid scandal, forming a pivotal...
Tourism Seychelles and Air Seychelles Boost Italian Market Ties with New Direct Rome Route
Tourism Seychelles and Air Seychelles have strengthened ties with Italy following the launch of a...
Star Alliance Welcomes ITA Airways as Lufthansa Group — But Eurowings is Not
Star Alliance has welcomed ITA Airways as its 26th member, strengthening its presence in Italy and...
Is ENIT Chief Alessandra Priante Italy’s Next Tourism Minister?
Alessandra Priante, head of ENIT, is emerging as the leading candidate for Italy’s next tourism...
Political Tensions Rise in Italy as Tourism Minister was Pressured to Resign
Italy’s tourism sector faces uncertainty as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pressures Tourism...
The Most Exciting New Hotel Openings of 2026: Luxury Debuts from Miami to Bali, Africa and Australia
Luxury travel is booming in 2026 with spectacular new hotels opening across the globe—from Miami’s...
Swiss–Luxembourg and Lombardy Launch Trilateral Innovation Hub for Freshwater Preservation and Sustainable Tourism
A new trilateral initiative linking Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Lombardy aims to protect...
The Airline That Barely Flies — Yet Appears Everywhere
At BIT Milano, Euroairlines’ CEO described a company that appears everywhere in global booking...
Lombardy Aligns with OACM to Pioneer Certified Inland Waters in Europe’s Emerging Blue Economy
Lombardy, Italy, has entered a new era of sustainable luxury with its historic alliance with Ocean...
BIT 2026: Milan Reinvents the Travel Trade Show — Putting People, Not Products, at the Center of Tourism’s Future
BIT 2026 in Milan marked a strategic shift for global tourism trade shows, placing “Travel Makers”...
Milan at the Crossroads of Sport and Tourism: BIT 2026 Opens as Winter Olympics Spotlight the City
Even as the Winter Olympics spotlight Milan, BIT 2026 draws global tourism players — including...
Why More Hotels Are Removing Bathroom Doors?
Hotels are redefining “open concept” by quietly removing bathroom doors. What designers call modern...
Travel and Eat: The Global Race for Culinary Dominance Is Reshaping Tourism
Culinary tourism is transforming global travel as cities compete to become food capitals. From Rome...
Travelers Look Beyond Historic Core in San Miguel de Allende in 2026
Travelers visiting San Miguel de Allende in 2026 are increasingly looking beyond the city’s most...
Greenland’s Sovereignty: Why Arctic Security Matters Not Only for Denmark and USA?
European leaders reaffirmed that Greenland belongs to its people, linking Arctic security...
From Venice to Everest: 25 Destinations Charging Tourists to Fight Overtourism
Which destinations charge tourists to avoid overcrowding?Venice, Machu Picchu, Bhutan, the...
BIT 2026 Preview: Why Milan’s Travel Fair Is Rethinking How the World Travels
BIT 2026 will take place in Milan from February 10–12, unveiling a new people-centric concept...
WTTC Considers Six Global Cities for New Office as Tourism Leadership Debate Grows
As WTTC weighs relocating its global office, the decision exposes deeper questions about power...
The Best Airport Lounges of 2025, Ranked by Travelers
A new study reveals airport lounges now shape how travelers pick airlines and routes. As premium...
Lufthansa Group Rebranding: What the New Identity Means for SWISS, Austrian, ITA, and Brussels Airlines
Lufthansa Group has unveiled a new brand identity aimed at presenting itself as a unified aviation...
South Tyrol: Where Alpine Culture, Italian Flair, German Language, and Innovation Redefines Tourism
South Tyrol unites Italian flair and German-speaking Alpine culture to create a uniquely compelling...
The Appian Way Reimagined: How Latinas’ Ancient Road Is Paving a Path to the Future?
The Pontine section of the Appian Way is now open to international tourists visiting Italy...
Even More Innovation and Sharing at BIT 2026 Milano: The Advisory Board of the New Think Tank Presented
Five experts lead the laboratory dedicated to the evolution of the entire tourism supply chain. The...
Medieval Tower Collapses Near Roman Forum, Injuring Worker
The Torre dei Conti in Rome today, part of a medieval tower near the ancient Roman Forum, collapsed...
The Appian Way: A Meeting Point of History, Culture, Tourism, and Flavours
At the upcoming 27th Mediterranean Archaeological Tourism Exchange, scheduled from October 30 to...
An Italian Model for Sustainable Cultural Tourism: Appia Regina Viarum – Province of Latina
In Italy, the Province of Latina, led by President Gerardo Stefanelli, will debut the “Appia Regina...
Puglia Hotel Scene gets the Tivoli Brand As Another Competition
Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group with hotels, resorts, and branded residences across 59...
WTTC to Relocate to Italy, Spain or Switzerland Due to Brexit
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC is getting ready to move its headquarters out of the...
The 9 Best Story Book Hotels Beyond NH Hotel’s PR Campaign
The NH Hotel Collection's hotel new PR campaign transforms several of their properties, such as the...
How to Get an Unexpected Upgrade On A Trip to Europe?
Europe attracts nearly 700 million travellers each year. This remarkable success presents not only...
Appia Regina Viarum Province Latina Presented at the TTG Show in Rimini
The Appia Regina Viarum – Province of Latina brand, whose purpose is to plan and manage the tourism...
Fliy From Milan to West Africa
Data clearly reflects the strength of West African communities across Lombardy and neighbouring...
Top Visitors to Oman are Germans, Italians, and French – they love Culture
Oman's tourist activities and experiences market is strongly anchored in its unique cultural and...
UN Tourism Secretary General Elect Shaikha Al Nowais on The Hot Seat with WTTC Gloria Guevara
Gloria Guevara, the Interim CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) had the opportunity...
Tourism Seychelles Strengthens Presence at Italy’s Leading Tourism Fairs
Tourism Seychelles has reaffirmed its strong presence in the Italian market with a successful...
American Tourism In Italy: An Italian Tour Operator Speaks Out
As Italy’s 2025 tourist season draws to a close, Italian tour operator Andrea Barsotti, whose...
WTTC Rome Concluded With Malta Getting Ready for 2026 while Pledging To Protect Tourists
Carlo Micallef, CEO of Visit Malta, had a closing message that everyone was waiting for at the just...
The Italian PM and the New Italian WTTC Chair Made Italy and World Tourism Proud Today
A patriotic opening of the World Travel and Tourism Summit (WTTC) makes attending Prime Minister...
Europe is The Beating Heart of International Tourism According to WTTC
Delegates representing the largest tourism companies in the world are currently in Rome for the...
WTTC Summit Rome is Open: The Official Press Release
As the global Travel & Tourism sector is poised for another record-breaking year, the world's eyes...
WTTC Global Tourism Leaders Dialogue Concluded in Rome United
Government tourism ministers and global CEOs unite in Rome to tackle competitiveness...
WTTC Global Summit in Rome Ongoing With WTTC’s Credibility On The Line
As the World Travel & Tourism Council summit gets underway in Rome today (28 Sept 2025), the CEO...
Countdown to WTTC Summit 2025 in Rome
The World Travel and Tourism Council, under the leadership of its interim CEO, Gloria Guevara, is...
Star Princess Handed Over at Fincantieri Shipyard in Italy
Star Princess – the second Sphere-Class ship in the Princess Cruises fleet – was...
The Appia Regina Viarum- Provincia Di Latina – Brand Has been Officially Introduced in Latium, Italy
It unites 13 municipalities between Rome and Naples, and will lead to a large and evocative stand...
Who Will Speak and Not Speak at The WTTC Summit in Rome?
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), under the theme "La Grande Bellezza del Viaggio"...
Railway Safety Depends on People, not just Technology
The European Transport Workers’ Federation urges immediate inclusion of workers and their...
15 Minutes in Rome That May Shape WTTC and UN-Tourism
Rome will be the hotspot of global tourism when the wealthiest travel and tourism companies in the...
Trump’s Tariffs Caused European Postal Services to Stop Shipping to the United States
Confusion caused by the Trump Administration in Washington is halting the shipment of low-value...
Warning if You Stayed In An Italian Hotel
Tens of thousands of hotel guests in Italy may be subject to identity theft after passport data may...
Wizz Air Resumes Budapest to Turin Flight
Wizz Air will be the exclusive airline operating this strategically significant connection...
All Flights to Israel on ITA from Italy cancelled until October 1
ITA, owned by the Lufthansa Group and a member of Star Alliance, announced the cancellation of all...
Viral Artist Simon Berger Unveils Exclusive Commissioned Art Pieces for The St. Regis Venice
From now onwards, a visionary fusion of art and craftsmanship takes centre stage at The St...
WTTC is Ready to Take Over the Eternal City, Rome
Italy is set to break tourism records as Rome prepares to host the 25th WTTC Global...
How Italian Tourism and SKAL Rome Feel About AI Taking Over Tourism
The event featured institutional representatives, industry experts, and international operators...
BIT 2026: Value Grows Along the Entire Travel Supply Chain – Thanks to the Travel Makers
From Fiera Milano’s reflections on the future of tourism comes a concept that puts people at its...
Tourism in Italy now includes the Balkans from Croatia, Albania, to Greece
The Italy-Balkan working discussion on tourism concluded with Deputy Prime Minister Tajani and the...
Medieval Returned to the Italian Town of Matera
Matera is a remarkable case of cultural resilience and urban continuity. Recognized as a UNESCO...
Opening of the exhibition “Jordan: Dawn of Christianity” in Assisi, Italy
In line with ongoing efforts to highlight Jordan’s religious heritage and promote religious...
Flying in A Private Jet from and to Milan
Milan Bergamo Airport has officially inaugurated its new dedicated facility for general aviation...
Family holidays along the southern coasts of Italy
The south of Italy needs little introduction. Just set foot in its ports, smell the scent of lemon...
Airspace Closed: Worldwide Flight Cancellations and Reroutings, Attacks
The new security situation in Iran and Israel is not only cancelling flights to these two...
Seychelles Deepens Connections with Italy through Targeted Trade Engagements
Tourism Seychelles concluded a series of successful trade initiatives in Italy this May, boosting...
