May 22, 2026
Jet2.com has an ongoing commitment to invest in Italy.
Jet2.com operates on nine Italian airports
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays commented on the launch of the British carrier's new routes from Manchester and Birmingham to Salerno-Costa d'Amalfi airport, scheduled for summer 2025. “In addition to offering customers and travel agents more holiday choices in this iconic destination, we have expanded the number of Italian airports on sale to nine, says the CEO. It is already possible to book a selection of hotels throughout the Amalfi Coast and the surrounding region. And we are excited about the brand new resort in the beautiful port city of Salerno.”.
“The new flights and holiday packages are sure to be a big hit”
With the opening of the new routes (which will operate from 26 May to 29 September 2025), “ we begin a fantastic collaboration with the airport, and we are building stronger relationships with hoteliers and industry partners. The Amalfi Coast is one of the most popular destinations in the world and the new flights and holiday packages are sure to be a big hit with those who want to explore this iconic destination with its pastel-painted villages and breathtaking coastline. In addition, our VIP customer service and approach to working with partners throughout the region will be the perfect match for this attractive destination.”
More options to fly from the UK at competitive fares
VIP customer service includes airport transfers and ATOL protection, along with amenable flight times and a generous 22kg allowance with Jet2.com, with a deposit of £60 per person. Roberto Barbieri, Managing Director of GESAC, the company managing Naples and Salerno airports, added: ‘The arrival of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays at Salerno-Costa d'Amalfi airport confirms the strategic importance of the Campania region’s second airport for the economic development of the region. There are important spin-offs for the entire tourism industry and, at the same time, citizens have more options to fly from the UK at competitive fares.”
Published in Transportation
Anantara Hotels & Resorts will launch the Anantara Concorso Roma for Historic Italian cars from 24 to 27 April 2025.
Iconic Italian cars
This three-day homage to Italian automotive craftsmanship and heritage will bring together fifty of the rarest historic Italian automobiles, many from private collections. The event will feature only Italian cars including iconic names as Alfa Romeo, Bugatti, Ferrari, Lancia, Lamborghini, Maserati and Pagani. The cars will be presented to a panel of international judges assembled by concours grandee Adolfo Orsi Jr. and celebrated Concours director, Jeremy Jackson-Sytner.
In multiple city locations
Presented by UBS, the event will pay tribute to Rome and its residents through its reverence of all things Made in Italy, including Italian cuisine, craftmanship, design, and luxury lifestyle, with the line-up of the very best Italian automotive masterpieces showcased to a global stage and displayed across multiple iconic locations in the city.
Anantara Palazzo Naiadi as a backdrop
Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel on the Piazza della Repubblica in the heart of the city will be a breathtaking backdrop to the inaugural Anantara Concorso Roma. This 19th century marble palace built over the ruins of the famous Diocletian Thermal Baths dating from 298 A.D: and overlooking the Fountain of the Naiads, has a semi-circular design that is reminiscent of an amphitheatre and combines with a magnificent neoclassical portico.
“A prestigious concours event for the capital”
“Rome is enjoying a Renaissance, making it the perfect moment for Anantara to shift gears and launch a prestigious concours event for the capital,” said William Heinecke, Founder and Chairman of Minor International, Anantara’s parent company, and a long-time historic car enthusiast. "UBS is proud to be the official sponsor of the inaugural Anantara Concorso Roma, the latest addition to our exclusive program of classic car events,” said Benjamin Cavalli, Head of Global Wealth Management Strategic Clients at UBS.
Exclusive packages and day passes
Concours participants and car enthusiasts who wish to place themselves in the very heart of the action can book exclusive packages for two that include VVIP weekend tickets, a stay at Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel, elevated dining experiences, and premier access to the event. Day passes starting from €2000 will also be available as well as weekend passes with and without accommodation. For information: www.anantaraconcorsoroma.com
Published in Hospitality
In summer 2025 American Airlines open two new routes to Milan Malpensa and Rome Fiumicino, from Philadelphia and Miami.
Flights from 6 US airports in 2025
The new seasonal connection from Philadelphia to Milan will take off on 23 May with daily frequencies, operated by a Boeing 787-8 and will be in addition to the flights between Milan and New York JFK that operate on a daily basis throughout the year. The flight from Miami to Rome will start on 5 July, again with daily frequencies operated by a Boeing 777-200. With the addition of Miami, American Airlines will serve Fiumicino from as six US airports in 2025: more than any other American airline.
The growing importance of Milan’s Malpensa Airport
“The introduction of the new direct connection between Milan and Philadelphia, our main transatlantic hub, is an integral part of the airline's global network expansion plan for the 2025 summer season,” said José Freig, VP international operations. “This new flight will be one of the most important novelties of the upcoming 2025 summer season, an important development of the network of long-haul flights to Milan Malpensa airport -said Andrea Tucci, VP aviation business development of SEA Milan Airports. -A direct service to American Airlines' main transatlantic hub will allow easy continuation thanks to the numerous American Airlines’ connections throughout the US, the Caribbean and Latin America. With this service, the number of destinations connected directly from Malpensa to 78 countries will rise to 186.”
“A record 38 daily departures for the US”
Ivan Bassato, chief aviation officer of Aeroporti di Roma says American consolidates “its position as the leading US carrier in terms of number of destinations served to and from Fiumicino. This new connection further boosts the offer for North America which, after the record results recorded this year with a peak of 38 daily departures, will be confirmed as the first long-haul market for Rome also in 2025. In the Jubilee year, it will be possible to fly to Rome directly from more than 15 North American hubs and, through them, from any medium-small US airports.
Further expansion in 2025
The expansion of the Italian network is in fact part of American Airlines’ broader investment in European routes for summer 2025, which includes another three new additions: the return to Edinburgh - for the first time since 2019 - with flights from Philadelphia; the new flight from Charlotte to Athens (bringing to four daily flights to Greece in 2025) and the one from Chicago to Madrid. All will be operated daily.
Published in Transportation
The foundation stone has been laid for Open - FCO Smart workplace, the new office building at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport.
A new rent-a-car headquarters
Designed by Aeroporti di Roma, a Mundys Group company, the Open-FCO Smart Workplace at Fiumicino's Leonardo da Vinci airport, has been designed and built in-house according to the most advanced criteria of sustainability and architectural innovation by the subsidiaries ADR Ingegneria and ADR Infrastrutture. It will be the airport’s new rent-a car headquarters, offering an essential service for passengers. Work is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025. 
Open-FCO Smart Workplace
Close to the T1 and T2 Terminals
The ceremony for the laying of the symbolic foundation stone of the construction site opened with the greetings of the President of Aeroporti di Roma Vincenzo Nunziata. Also present were managing director Marco Troncone, chief commercial officer Marilena Blasi, and the project’s promoter, Andrea Giordano. The strategic location of Open- FCO Smart Workplace within the Leonardo da Vinci ecosystem will offer a unique competitive advantage accessible to both local residents and domestic and international passengers. The proximity to Terminals 1 and 3, combined with the availability of ample parking areas, shared mobility services and the proximity to Fiumicino Airport's train station, will position Open as an ideal hub for business and collaboration on a global scale.
“An attractive pole for the business community”
“The centrality of the building guarantees very high accessibility, with modular spaces and high technological performance. This facility aims to become an attractive pole for the business community transiting through the airport and a reference point for those already operating here,” said Marilena Blasi, chief commercial officer Aeroporti di Roma.
Published in Transportation
Naples took top spot but Siracusa and Mantua were also among Italians’ most loved holiday search choices.
Basilicata and Umbria are growing in popularity
The study was carried out by Preply, the online language-learning platform, was based on searches for holiday destinations made by Italians, and started with the most popular regional choices. Both Basilicata and Umbria grew in popularity but were preceded by classic destinations such as Tuscany and Trentino, and by Italy’s two largest islands, Sicily and Sardinia.
Campania and Lazio were absent
Surprisingly both the Campania and Lazio regions were absent. The geographical distribution is also interesting, with a clear division between the north and south of the country: in the north Sardinia dominates, while in the south there is a lot of interest in Puglia.
Rome also absent, and Naples in the lead
The study continues with an analysis of the most searched Italian cities and with a surprise: the absence of Rome. With Siracusa, Mantua, Peschiera del Garda and Trieste occupying the last positions, Bologna and Florence were confirmed as timeless destinations. Second and third places went to the surprising Matera and Ortigia, with Naples leading in top position by a wide margin, thus allowing the capital of Campania to “avenge” the region's absence in the first, regional, ranking.
Published in Cities & Regions
Rail journeys with art, food, wine and nature through Piedmont and Umbria from FS Treni Turistici Italiani.
Tourist trains to the Ligurian riviera
The blue and blue livery of FS Treni Turistici Italiani's express tourist trains travels from northern to southern Italy towards the most iconic seaside destinations in September. For outings to the Ligurian Riviera dei Fiori, Versilia and sunny Salento tickets have been on sale since 29 August.
Italy’s central regions by rail
From October FS TTI will take its express trains to Umbria and to the Piedmont hills of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato. Two trains from Rome, one daytime to Assisi and one nighttime to Alba, offer a combination of comfort and services dedicated to travellers, with a bar and restaurant carriage and a baggage carriage which is useful for sports equipment.
Day trips to Assisi
After the growth recorded in the summer months, the work of this young company of the FS Group is now proposing itineraries that combine travel experiences with the possibility of excursions or relaxation once at the destination. Every Saturday and Sunday, from October to 1 December, the Espresso Assisi, will leave in the morning and return in the evening for a one-day trip or to enjoy a weekend discovering Umbria's historical and scenic heritage. And passengers can take their own bicycle with them. The Assisi Express day train every Saturday and Sunday from 5 October to 1 December, will depart Rome’s Termini station, stopping in Terni, Spoleto, Foligno and Spello.
Tickets on the website and more
The Langhe-Monferrato Express will depart from Rome every Friday in October and Thursday 31 October, with returns every Sunday from 6 to 27 October and 3 November, with a bar and restaurant service and sleeping carriages available on board. Tickets for travel on the FS Treni Turistici Italiani express trains can be purchased on the dedicated website and through all Trenitalia sales channels, apps, station ticket offices, self-service and travel agencies. For information: https://www.fstrenituristici.it
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After a short break, the airports of Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate and Rome Fiumicino have reintroduced the traditional limit on liquids in hand luggage.
Problems with the scanners
The new generation scanners, known as Explosive Detection Systems, have failed EU security tests and, after a short period of smoother security checks, Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate and Rome Fiumicino have now reintroduced traditional liquid screening.
Anything over 100ml has to go into the hold
More generally, passengers travelling in European airports will no longer be allowed - not even in airports using the latest generation of scanners - to carry on board containers of liquids larger than 100 ml. These will necessarily have to be placed in hold luggage at check-in.
A question over the effectiveness of the scans
The technology of the C3 EDSCB equipment, as these advanced scanners are technically called, displays high-resolution three-dimensional images of baggage contents from TC scans. Their effectiveness - as euronews.com explains - has been called into question by a technical report that the Commission sent to the European Civil Aviation Conference last May, according to which the software of these scanners cannot guarantee their reliability for containers with a content of more than 330 millilitres.
“It is a temporary measure”
The measure, announced on 1 August, was introduced “as a precautionary measure” due to some “technical problems,” as EU executive spokesman Adalbert Jahnz explained. “We have not changed our mind about the performance of the scanners,” Jahnz said, emphasizing that “it is a temporary measure because some technical problems have been detected on these machines.”
Published in Transportation
After eight months of negotiations, the LVMH group has closed the deal to acquire the Belmond Urio Castle on Lake Como.
A new luxury Belmond property
The castle was built in the 16th century and is now owned by Opus Dei. The value of the deal, including renovation, is said to be in the range of €50 to 100 million. The French company now intends to transform the complex on Lake Como, which includes 180 metres of waterfront and covers an area of 4.6 hectares, into a luxury property under the Belmond brand.
The LVMH
The property would thus join the hotels that are already part of the LVMH house brand's portfolio in Italy, including the Cipriani in Venice, the Splendido in Portofino and the Villa Sant'Andrea in Taormina. The group's pipeline in Italy also includes the Romazzino and Pitrizza on the Costa Smeralda, which will be rebranded Belmond and Cheval Blanc respectively between 2024 and 2026, as well as the further openings of Villa Beatrice in Portofino and Belmond Masseria le Taverne in Ostuni.
Published in Business
Air Canada is preparing to make its debut at Naples airport with new direct flights from Montreal.
Four weekly Montreal-Naples flights
The launch of the new route is scheduled for 16 May 2025, while the inaugural flight from Naples Capodichino to Canada will take off the following day. The airline will operate four weekly flights, using a Boeing 787-8, with departures from Montreal on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and return flights from Naples on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The flights are already bookable.
Air Canada flights to Prague resume
Air Canada has also announced the resumption of flights to Prague and the launch of a new flight to Porto, also in 2025. Naples thus confirms itself as a privileged destination for the North American market. In the summer of 2024 the airport also saw the debut of two other US airlines: Delta Air Lines with flights from New York JFL and American Airlines with the new Philadelphia route. United Airlines has been operating for some time on Naples airport, with flights from New York-Newark.
Published in Transportation
Anantara has opened the Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel, a 13th-century cliffside Capuchin convent on one of Italy’s most popular and alluring coasts.
Renovated rooms and suites
Just a 15-minute walk from the centre of Amalfi and 90 minutes’ drive from Naples International Airport, and following extensive renovations, Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel welcomes guests with elegantly renovated rooms and suites, exciting dining concepts and a world-class spa. 
Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel - Junior Suite
Original cloisters and a Baroque church
The 52 guest rooms and suites – many of which were first built as monks’ quarters – feature original tiles and vaulted ceilings that blend with rich textiles, sculptural furniture, local art, high-tech comforts and Mediterranean views. The restoration of the 800-year-old building carefully preserves historic features such as an ornate cloister and a Baroque church. 
Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel The Cloister
A spa and fine dining
Award-winning Anantara Spa finds a unique new setting in a travertine-clad serene space overlooking the sea where expert therapists offer healing journeys including the property’s signature Convento Di Amalfi citrus oil massage. Executive Chef Claudio Lanuto introduces a convent kitchen concept at the Dei Cappuccini Restaurant, with à la carte, convent-inspired dishes and sensory tasting menus. In the Locanda della Canonica Pizzeria, pizza master Gino Sorbillo invites diners to savour the tantalizing flavours of the region. 
Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel Junior Sea View Terrace Suite with Jacuzzi
Adventures with local guides
Further culinary adventures include cooking classes in a lemon grove or historic vineyard and Anantara’s signature private dining experience, Dining by Design, with personalized menus, and served by private butler in stunning settings. True to its dedication to destination, Anantara offers unique experiences with local guides, spanning culture, nature, gastronomy and beyond. For information: https://www.anantara.com/it/convento-di-amalfi
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