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1. CDSHotels opens three new properties in Sicily and Calabria

(Hospitality)

CDSHotels celebrates three new properties in Sicily and Calabria.  A historic stately home The first property, Baglio Basile, in Petrosino, opened on 26 March. Situated between Marsala and Mazara del ...

Created on 10 April 2026

2. Unexpected South: Reggio Calabria & Pisticci fam trip. Beyond the classic Italian journey

(Italiabsolutely)

THE FAM TRIP IS SOLD OUT ItaliAbsolutely, together with Reggio Calabria and Pisticci, will host the fam trip "Unexpected South - beyond the classic Italian journey " for international buyers from 22 to ...

Created on 31 March 2026

3. Ryanair: nine new routes from the UK to Emilia Romagna this summer 

(Transportation)

... and supported by the Italian Parliament.  Emilia-Romagna is now the fifth Italian region to have abolished this regressive tax, following in the footsteps of Abruzzo, Calabria, Friuli Venezia Giulia and ...

Created on 12 March 2026

4. Sicily's challenge:  the island is “winning on multiple fronts

(Cities & Regions)

... and welcoming. I extend an invitation to everyone to visit Sardinia and Calabria as well, in a spirit of solidarity and collective revival.” Among Sicily's strengths, food and wine remain one of the most ...

Created on 11 March 2026

5. ENIT’s Italian pavilion inaugurated at the ITB travel fair in Berlin

(MICE & Events)

... in Berlin.   Promoting Sicily, Calabria and Sardinia "This is an opportunity to launch the programme for three Italian regions, Sicily, Calabria and Sardinia, after the difficulties that rose after ...

Created on 03 March 2026

6. Ryanair: debuting 5 new international routes to Calabria this summer

(Transportation)

The spotlight is on Calabria for Ryanair's summer 2026, which is debuting 5 new international routes in the wake of the abolition of the municipal surcharge. 3.2 million passengers per year in Calabria ...

Created on 24 February 2026

7. Luminous Destinations: ten Visit Italy sustainable locations

(Leisure)

... while Gerace, in Calabria, is an example of tourism linked to history, craftsmanship and the Aspromonte area. In Basilicata, Castelsaraceno is an Apennine village that promotes nature, engineering and ...

Created on 23 February 2026

8. Ryanair: two new routes from Sofia and Tirana to Turin Airport

(Transportation)

... including Lamezia Terme, Madrid, Malaga, Malta, Marrakech, Reggio Calabria, Seville and Trapani-Marsala. With this expansion, the airline aims to carry 3.3 million passengers per year (+21%) and support ...

Created on 18 February 2026

9. €5 million to support the promotion of Calabria, Sardinia and Sicily

(Transportation)

Italy is allocating €5 million to support the promotion of Calabria, Sardinia and Sicily on the wake of Cyclone Harry. A “positive counter-attack” to the cyclone “Promptness makes the difference”: ...

Created on 12 February 2026

10. Ryanair invests in Milan (and not in Rome) this summer 2026 

(Transportation)

... why we are reiterating our appeal to the Italian government to cancel the municipal surcharge. This has already happened in several Italian regions, a list that is growing: after Friuli, Abruzzo, Calabria ...

Created on 22 January 2026

11. Wizz Air invests in Lamezia Terme with a new route from Warsaw

(Transportation)

... A321neo aircraft three times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, offering Calabrian passengers a direct bridge to the Polish capital, and bringing inbound passengers right into Calabria. Flights ...

Created on 23 December 2025

12. Luxury tourism grows in Italy: one of the stars at the ILTM

(MICE & Events)

... ENIT Studies Office on Istat data). CALABRIA Calabria - Capo Vaticano - ph credits Luca FregolaImagine a journey that takes you from the mountains to the sea or vice versa. A slow journey tracing the ...

Created on 27 November 2025

13. The Italy British tourists like

(Editorial)

... from Puglia to Calabria, also thanks to targeted flight schedules. At the top of the list we find Veneto (naturally driven by Venice) where consolidated stays in 2024 exceeded 2.31 million, according to ...

Created on 19 November 2025

14. Calabria Food Fest showcases its growing appeal at WTM London

(MICE & Events)

Calabria stepped into the international spotlight at the World Travel Market London with the presentation of Calabria Food Fest, the region’s fast-growing culinary and cultural showcase now entering its ...

Created on 17 November 2025

15. Ferryhopper: Sicily and Sardinia are just a ferry ride away at Christmas

(Transportation)

Ferryhopper is celebrating Christmas 2025 with a campaign that makes travelling home or going on holiday in Sicily and Sardinia accessible. A Ferryhopper discount is the perfect Xmas gift Facilitating ...

Created on 11 November 2025

16. “We’re the true port of Sicily.” Mayor Basile on Messina’s cultural and coastal revival

(Cities & Regions)

... Positioned 90 and 60 minutes from the airports of Reggio Calabria and Catania, and with 53 kilometres of beaches, it is the longest city in Italy. Two years ago National Geographic named Capo Peloro, the ...

Created on 04 November 2025

17. After the staycation, the workcation and the daycation…here comes the whycation

(Editorial)

... Marche to the medieval calm of Umbria’s villages, the culinary prowess of Emilia-Romagna, and the quiet coastlines of Calabria and Basilicata, Places where it is possible to slow down, savour local life, ...

Created on 03 November 2025

18. Experiential Hospitality Awards 2025: Italy's best experiential hotels reveale

(Experiences & Tips)

Italy's best experiential hotels were revealed at the Experiential Hospitality Awards 2025.  Some 778 5-star hotels were in the running  The winners of the Experiential Hospitality Awards 2025 have ...

Created on 31 October 2025

19. The Places of Belsentire. Rediscovering Italy through sound

(Experiences & Tips)

... Calabria’s Sila Park.  “Soundscapes are an intangible treasure belonging to everyone,- explains Francesco Michi, project co-founder. -Listening attentively preserves the memory of places and communities. The ...

Created on 30 September 2025

20. Experience Tropea, the Calabria region’s idyllic coastal escape

(On the road)

Tropea, a small seaside town in the southern Italian region of Calabria, is an idyllic coastal escape.   Tropea embodies the best of Italian coastal life Dramatic cliffs meet the azure waters of the ...

Created on 18 September 2025

21. Ideas for holidaying with pets in the country and at the seaside

(Leisure)

... Calabria, Camping Village Torrenova is ideal for those travelling with their four-legged friends. Situated just a few steps from the sea, the site offers cozy accommodation, including spacious bungalows, ...

Created on 05 September 2025

22. Strait of Messina bridge. A costly crossing with big tourism potential

(Transportation)

Italy’s long-planned Strait of Messina Bridge, set to connect Calabria with Sicily, will be a costly crossing but will have big tourism potential. The call toll will be expensive The final approval ...

Created on 28 August 2025

23. A midnight curfew for under-14s in Praia a Mare on Cosenza’s coast

(Cities & Regions)

... coast of Cosenza in Calabria have become a nightmare for residents who are forced to endure nocturnal shouting and fighting between groups of young people, many under the influence of alcohol and drugs.  ...

Created on 31 July 2025

24. Itabus expands connections to major summer leisure destinations

(Transportation)

... new connections to and from Gallipoli (connected with Rome, Naples and Salerno), increased services to Calabria (locations such as Sibari and Crotone), four to six direct connections to Messina and Catania, ...

Created on 24 July 2025

25. Calabria’s three airports: strategic hubs for Southern Italy

(Cities & Regions)

Calabria’s three airports are strategic hubs for Southern Italy, with over 2 million transit passengers in the first six months of this year. Almost at the four million passenger mark This is a 29.3% ...

Created on 22 July 2025

26. Tenuta Contessa Farm & SPA Cosenza, a new UNA Hotels’ affiliate

(Hospitality)

UNA Italian Hospitality makes its debut in Calabria with the affiliation of Tenuta Contessa Farm & SPA Cosenza, a member of the UNA Hotels Collection. Breathtaking views from the Pollino Massif to the ...

Created on 24 June 2025

27. easyJet brings Paris closer to Calabria with the Orly-Lamezia Terme

(Transportation)

easyJet brings Paris closer to Calabria with a new route connecting Orly with Lamezia Terme Airport.  Flights on Wednesdays and Saturdays The flights will operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, ...

Created on 30 May 2025

28. Calabria takes centre stage in Ryanair’s international network

(Transportation)

Ryanair is taking centre stage in Calabria and launched this expansion on 3 April with the arrival of the second aircraft based at Lamezia airport. New routes and increased frequencies The summer network ...

Created on 08 April 2025

29. Calabria: an authentic region at the heart of the Mediterranean

(Cities & Regions)

Regenerative tourism through flavours and art in Calabria at the heart of the Mediterranean. An ideal harmony of well-being Calabria reveals itself in a new, authentic and engaging light. This is a ...

Created on 01 April 2025

30. ITA Airways: Southern Italy strategic for in and outbound traffic

(Transportation)

... over seven million passengers from Rome and Milan to destinations in Southern Italy and this summer season we will offer over 500 weekly flights to Bari, Brindisi, Naples, Reggio Calabria, Lamezia Terme, ...

Created on 14 March 2025

31. CDSHotels closes 2024 with a 7% increase and opens in Calabria 

(Hospitality)

CDSHotels' turnover grew by 7%, closing 2024 with almost €60 million, and the group opens the Le Castella in Calabria.  A new hotel in Calabira this June This positive result is accompanied by an important ...

Created on 03 March 2025

32. Badolato. A “village hotel” escape on the coast of Calabria 

(Cities & Regions)

High above the Ionian coast in Calabria, the ancient hill town of Badolato has been turned into a “village hotel” for visitors. Less than an hour from an international airport Badolato beckons travelers ...

Created on 29 January 2025

33. easyJet’s new international routes to Southern Italy for summer 2025

(Transportation)

... and Saturdays. French travellers will thus have a direct connection with Calabria, allowing them to discover the wonders of the region: breathtaking views, unspoilt beaches and a rich cultural heritage. ...

Created on 08 January 2025

34. Trenitalia. A winter packed with new services and connections

(Transportation)

... trains. Services to the toe of Italy and to Alpine resorts Trenitalia's commitment to connecting the country extends along the North-South axis with 16 daily Frecce express trains between Rome and Calabria, including ...

Created on 31 December 2024

35. Ryanair at Pisa this winter: three new destinations and increased frequencies

(Transportation)

Ryanair's winter in Pisa has taken off with an expanded network that includes 36 routes and three new destinations. New Pisa flights to Reggio Calabria, Oslo Torp and Zagreb The new fights are to Reggio ...

Created on 29 November 2024

36. Capo Vaticano, Ricadi (Calabria)

(Video)

Capo Vaticano is a stunning coastal destination located in Ricadi, Calabria, Italy. Known for its crystal-clear waters, dramatic cliffs, and pristine beaches, it offers breathtaking views of the Tyrrhenian ...

Created on 18 November 2024

37. Ryanair celebrates 15 million passengers at Lamezia Terme Airport

(Transportation)

Ryanair, Europe's Number 1 airline has just celebrated 15 million passengers at Lamezia Terme International Airport. The Calabria Region abolished the municipal surtax The low fares airline has also ...

Created on 14 November 2024

38. A major makeover for Lamezia Airport: with a new boarding area

(Transportation)

The new boarding area at the international airport of Lamezia Terme in Calabria is already operational for departing passengers.   Record time for a public project The area of 1,900 sqm consists of ...

Created on 17 October 2024

39. Salina: a stunning secret Sicilian hideaway in the Aeolian Archipelago

(Cities & Regions)

... experiences with unparalleled culinary delights, Salina is the perfect base for any Aeolian adventure and can be reached by ferry from many Italian ports including Palermo, Messina, Reggio Calabria and ...

Created on 14 October 2024

40. Futura Vacanze: sea, mountain and wellbeing holiday clubs 

(Tour operator)

... and the Futura Club Barone di Mare is also on the sea.   Futura Vacanze has three Futura Clubs in Calabria: Futura Club Itaca Nausicaa Futura Club La Praya, near Tropea, Futura Club Casarossa which is ...

Created on 10 October 2024

41. Ryanair: 10 new Malpensa routes and aiming for 60 million passengers in Italy

(Transportation)

... Calabria, Rzeszow and Tallinn with the “new spaces and potential opening-up linked to the finalization of the ITA-Lufthansa agreement.” 10 new Boeing 737 Max aircraft by end 2024 Globally, the low-cost ...

Created on 03 October 2024

42. Sardinia tops Holidu’s list of Italy’s 50 best-loved beaches  

(Cities & Regions)

... is one beach each for Marche, Calabria and Abruzzo. Scivu Beach on the Costa Verde takes first prize The top 12 positions in the ranking are all in Sardinia and dominating the list is the beach of Scivu, ...

Created on 01 August 2024

43. The Pronto Estate 2024 five-language guides for Calabria

(Leisure)

The five-language, 120-page guide to the Costa degli Dei in Calabria returns for its fifteenth edition, printed once again in 17,000 copies.  Guides to counteract the variables affecting tourism Calabria’s ...

Created on 29 July 2024

44. Dertour Group expands in Tropea with the Ananea Yachting Resort 

(Tour operator)

... rental contracts, manages a number of other complexes in Calabria: the 4-star 80-key Baia d'Ercole village, the 3-star 12-apartment Borgo Italico residence, both located in Ricadi, as well as the 4-star ...

Created on 25 July 2024

45. The Varia di Palmi. A traditional summer festival held in Calabria 

(Experiences & Tips)

... an hour from the Reggio Calabria Airport, and the festivities of the Varia are in honour of Maria Santissima della Sacra Lettera, the patron saint and protector of the city. This year the event will take ...

Created on 22 July 2024

46. Ryanair’s Calabria: two new planes and a flurry of new flights

(Transportation)

Ryanair is investing in Calabria’s airports by adding Boeing B737-800s at Reggio Calabria and  Lamezia Terme. New routes to all three Calabrian airports. It is also introducing new routes in all three ...

Created on 16 July 2024

47. Explore Sun and Sea Holidays in Italy: Discover the Mediterranean's Jewe

(Leisure)

... and Jesolo to Ravenna and Rimini, while the many resort towns on the coasts of Apulia, Basilicata and Calabria appeal to nature lovers and are popular with campers and glampers, with glamping now one of ...

Created on 15 July 2024

48. Mercure opens in Reggio Calabria under a Monrif-Accor franchising

(Hospitality)

The new Mercure Reggio Calabria is due to open by mid-2026 under a Monrif Group-Accor franchising agreement.   The new property will have 89 rooms With 89 rooms spread over five floors, the new property ...

Created on 04 July 2024

49. ItaliAbsolutely, Messina and Reggio Calabria host 23 international travel advisors

(MICE & Events)

23 international travel advisors joined an Italiabsolutely fam trip to Messina and Reggio Calabria. Meetings, networking and local experiences ItaliAbsolutely brought 20 international Italy travel ...

Created on 03 July 2024

50. Astro Tourism at the Baia del Sole resort in Calabria

(Experiences & Tips)

... Most Beautiful Skies award This summer witness the wonders of the cosmos at the 4-star Baia del Sole located on Calabria’s Tyrrhenian coast, between Tropea and Capo Vaticano, in lush gardens facing the ...

Created on 19 June 2024