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1. The resurgence of "lesser-known" Italy: here are the emerging regions

(Editorial)

... Interior, which also highlighted the regions that showed the most significant results: Calabria: +10.54%, Umbria: +9.7% and Piedmont: +9.22%. Other regions such as Sardinia (+8.24%), Apulia (+7.43%) and ...

Created on 10 July 2026

2. ITA Airways and DAT: Ancona and the Marche region now more accessible

(Transportation)

... Airport.” Among the available destinations are numerous Italian cities – including Bari, Bologna, Brindisi, Catania, Florence, Palermo, Reggio Calabria, Turin, Trieste and Venice – as well as international ...

Created on 26 June 2026

3. Air Transat has resumed direct flights from Toronto to Lamezia Terme

(Transportation)

... in Italy by Rephouse GSA, will fly from Canada to Calabria once a week, every Thursday. The Toronto-Lamezia flight has always been the only non-stop service between the two destinations, a real benchmark ...

Created on 16 June 2026

4. Itabus celebrates its first 5 years with 8 million passengers carried

(Transportation)

... to grow, starting as early as next summer with new routes to Italy’s main seaside resorts and the integration of seasonal tourist destinations with high-demand national routes. Sicily, Puglia, Calabria ...

Created on 11 June 2026

5. Club Esse hosts Giro d'Italia bicycle race riders in Calabria

(Hospitality)

Club Esse took part in the 2026 Giro d’Italia bicycle race by hosting 12 professional teams and their support staff to its two Calabrian venues in Aquilia and Sunbeach. Two 4-star seaside properties ...

Created on 18 May 2026

6. A Southern Italy DMC: the Dertour-Valentour joint venture debuts

(Tour operator)

... joint venture will expand this geographical coverage and boost the Dertour Group’s position in southern Italy. Particular attention will be paid to Calabria, a destination that continues to grow and is ...

Created on 12 May 2026

7. ITA Airways and Volotea sign a new bilateral codeshare agreement

(Transportation)

... and European destinations within the ITA Airways network including Milan Linate, Catania, Palermo, Brindisi, Trieste, Genoa, Reggio Calabria, Frankfurt, Paris, London, Zurich, Tirana and Amsterdam, whilst ...

Created on 30 April 2026

8. Reggio Calabria: Unexpected South - beyond the classic Italian journey

(Cities & Regions)

ItaliAbsolutely, together with the Municipality of Reggio Calabria, recently hosted the fam trip "Unexpected South - beyond the classic Italian journey " for international buyers.  Nature, culture, gastronomy ...

Created on 28 April 2026

9. Calabria steps back in time with the Medieval Festival in Santa Severina

(MICE & Events)

The little Calabrian town Santa Severina, near Crotone will celebrate the 9th edition of the Medieval Festival on May Day. Street artists, music, flag-wavers and falcons This year’s theme is the Aragonese ...

Created on 24 April 2026

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. €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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. “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

26. 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

27. Experiential Hospitality Awards 2025: Italy's best experiential hotels revealed

(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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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

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

(Transportation)

... Wednesdays 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 ...

Created on 08 January 2025

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

(Transportation)

... Calabria, including two night runs that cross Italy allowing passengers to optimize their holiday time. Puglia is also in the spotlight with up to 16 daily connections between Rome and the region's main ...

Created on 31 December 2024

44. 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

45. 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

46. 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

47. 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

48. 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

49. 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

50. 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