Piedmont’s tourism soars and Alessando Zanon, director of VisitPiemonte, the region's operational tourism arm, reconfirms the positive trend for the first half of the year. Innovative itineraries and international prestige “Compared to the first half of 2022 we had a +14.3% increase in arrivals and 10.1% in overnights. Foreign markets…

Terme di Chianciano, the renowned thermal town in Tuscany between the Valdichiana and Val d'Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage site, can boast many exciting enhancements. Customizable thermal poke bowls The 2023 season at Bistrot del Parco Acqua Santa, nestled within the Chianciano Terme Park, consists of a range of innovative…

Sardinia, a trailblazer in tourism and eco-sustainable accommodation, is once again pioneering a new concept in hospitality: the nautical scattered hotel. Sardinia was the first region to introduce the scattered hotel Following its distinction as the first Italian region to formally recognise the albergo diffuso or scattered hotel (with rooms…

Cava de' Terreni is a hidden gem nestled amidst the enchanting landscape of Italy's Amalfi Coast. The town dates back to Roman times This charming and picturesque destination, steeped in history and brimming with natural beauty, is often overshadowed by its more renowned neighbours along the coast. It offers visitors…

Autumn in Lignano Sabbiadoro (Friuli Venezi Giulia) and on the lagoon is an opportunity for timeless experiences. A haven of good food, nature, and laidback delights Nestled in the embrace of three waterways—the brackish lagoon, the freshwater river, and the salty sea—Lignano Sabbiadoro is a haven for those who cherish…

Sicani Villages is a new network of local hospitality players that unites and tells the story of a still unexplored Sicily. 29 towns between the provinces of Agrigento and Palermo The new network of Sicani Villages encompasses a region that stretches from the southern coast to the inland woods, embracing…

Discover Gubbio, known as Umbria’s City of Stone, which is one of the oldest towns in central Italy. Elevators and a cable car to the upper levels Wonderfully preserved over the centuries, Gubbio is a true architectural masterpiece of the medieval city-states of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its steep…

Summonte is a charming little medieval town in the province of Avellino in the Campania region. Trekking and music festivals Just eight kilometres from Avellino town, which in turn is less than 60 kilometres from Naples, Summonte was once a centre for the production of mulberry trees, the leaves of…