April 23, 2025
Air Canada’s new seasonal Montreal-Naples flight will start on May 16, with four frequenciesì weekly until October 11.
This summer 39 weekly Canada-Italy flights
Thanks to this expansion, the airline is confirmed as the leader in connecting Canada to Italy, offering up to 39 weekly flights for this summer and with a 7% increase in capacity compared to last year. Air Canada currently operates from Toronto and Montréal, with up to three daily flights tio Rome and daily flights to Venice and Milan Malpensa.
“Air Canada is the preferred choice for business travel”
“Air Canada offers more non-stop flights between Canada and Italy than any other carrier, as well as being the preferred choice for business travel between the main economic hubs of both nations,- says Stefano Casaregola, general manager sales & legal rep. -Through our hubs in Toronto and Montréal, Italian passengers can benefit from convenient connections to destinations throughout the American continent. In addition, our schedules allow North American travellers to comfortably reach Italy to reconnect with loved ones and discover the cultural, gastronomic and historical heritage of this beautiful country.”
Boeing 787 Dreamliners with three classes of service
Air Canada's flights from Naples to Montréal will be operated with Boeing 787 Dreamliners, configured in three classes of service: Economy, Premium Economy and Air Canada Signature Class. In addition to the numerous connections within Canada, passengers are able to enjoy onward flights to the United States, benefiting from US customs pre-clearance at Air Canada's Toronto and Montréal hubs. 
Air Canada 787
“The Italian-Canadian community will greatly benefit from the direct flights”
“The new route strengthens the historical ties and economic relations between the two countries and consolidates the intercontinental segment of Naples’ airport, which is fundamental for the development of tourist flows and commercial exchange,- adds Roberto Barbieri, CEO of Gesac. -Campania is one of the most sought-after destinations for Canadian tourists and Montréal, in addition to being the ideal destination for exploring French-speaking Canada, is a multicultural city and home to a large Italian-Canadian community that will greatly benefit from the direct flights”
The new route will have an economic impact on Naples
“The introduction of the new intercontinental flights to Naples is important news from many points of view,- said the mayor of Naples, Gaetano Manfredi. - The direct connection between Montréal and Naples is a great development opportunity for transport to and from Capodichino Airport, the central hub for tourist and commercial flows, but it is also an important investment for the economic impact that this route will have on our city. At a time of great change for the city and of rebirth in its role as a Euro-Mediterranean capital, we can only welcome this additional point of contact with Canada and with the Canadian market, with which we will build increasingly close relations in terms of tourism, culture and trade.”
Published in Transportation
Visit Emilia brings together art, innovation, and culture, with avant-garde cultural spaces, unique installations, prestigious collections and visionary exhibitions.
A land that looks to the future, secure in its roots
With Visit Emilia the Slow Mix journey through Parma, Piacenza and Reggio Emilia to explore new forms of creativity and innovation, starts in Piacenza and ends in Reggio Emilia. It also passes through Parma touching all the wonders of a territory that looks to the future without forgetting its roots.
Art from Klimt to contemporary works
Starting in Piacenza, the Ricci Oddi Gallery welcomes one of its most enigmatic treasures: Gustav Klimt's Portrait of a Lady, which disappeared in 1997 and was rediscovered in 2019. This masterpiece, together with works by Boldini, Boccioni and Casorati, makes the Gallery an essential stop for art lovers. XNL Piacenza, which once housed the offices of the national electricity company Enel, has been converted into a cultural venue dedicated to contemporary art. It hosts advanced training projects and offers activities, workshops and meetings aimed at schools and an adult public.
The journey ends with Renaissance cloisters
XNL Volumnia, a deconsecrated basilica, has been transformed into a unique art space, with Renaissance stuccoes nudging contemporary works in a breathtaking dance. Here art, culture and contemporary cuisine come together thanks to the recovery of the monastery's carpentry workshop and its conversion into a restaurant. The journey continues in the Cloisters of San Pietro, Reggio Emilia’s most extraordinary monumental complex and one of the most evocative of the Italian Renaissance.
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The Espace de Pila Tourist Consortium has reached a milestone for the tourist development of Aosta, Gressan and Charvensod with the allocation of funds from the Bando Montagna Italia.
Heritage, outdoors, rural traditions and gastronomy
This funding opens up unprecedented horizons for an innovative and responsible relaunch of the entire mountain territory and aims to create a unique destination harmoniously uniting the three municipalities of Aosta, Gressan and Charvensod. Aosta will offer an immersion in its historical and cultural monumental heritage. Pila will be confirmed as the fulcrum for outdoor experiences, with itineraries and activities that can be enjoyed in both summer and winter and Gressan and Charvensod will focus on enhancing rural traditions and excellence in food and wine that reflect the authenticity of local roots.
The focus is on the socio-economic revival of the area
The Montagna Italia call for proposals, published in July 2022 as part of the Ministry of Tourism's Development and Cohesion Plan, made available funding for €26.7 million, 80% of which was allocated to southern Italian regions and only 20% to central and northern regions. The project presented by Pila stood out in terms of quality and vision, obtaining funding despite the limited share available for northern regions by focusing on innovative and synergic solutions for tourism development, and the socio-economic revival of the area.
Strategic objectives and long-term-vision
The project is not limited to improving the existing tourism offer but aims to completely redefine the positioning of these territories on international markets. An ambitious objective but one that is achievable thanks to an innovative approach, aimed at creating a tourist destination with few equals worldwide. The cornerstones of the initiative will combine nature, culture and local traditions in an authentic and engaging way, with sustainability as the key to combining tourism progress and the preservation of environmental resources, and accessibility with a focus on ensuring that everyone, including those with special needs, can fully enjoy the experiences on offer.
A sustainable and inclusive tourist destination
The project aims to transform the area into an innovative, sustainable and inclusive tourist destination, able to compete with the best international destinations, Thanks to this initiative, Aosta, Gressan and Charvensod will no longer be perceived as individual localities, but will present themselves as a dynamic and engaging destination, capable of attracting travellers from all over the world. The synergy between monumental heritage, outdoor experiences, landscapes and local traditions will be the leitmotif.
Itineraries and experiences
The project, financed through the Bando Montagna Italia, will consist of a system of experiences and integrated itineraries, in which operators will dialogue with different tourist targets, developing experiences that will contribute to creating an induced activity for the area's operators. Examples include gastronomic and cultural tours, ski mountaineering itineraries, itineraries to discover the area's monuments, educational visits to farms, aperitifs in vineyards as well as photo shooting and sports itineraries. In collaboration with the Consortium and the public administrations many local associations and tour operators in the area, cultural associations and sports associations have been involved from the outset.
Published in Leisure
The Maremma-based The Sense Experience Resort gets its fifth star.
Putting the focus on eco-friendly aspects
The new star is the result of a repositioning process of the Icon Collection's Follonica The Sense property, with the focus on eco-friendly aspects of the project like the redevelopment of the coastal dunes, and the use of sustainable materials. The property will also get new luxury suites, as well as an exclusive spa with an indoor pool and a second outdoor pool.
Promotions to highlight the history and traditions of Tuscany
New additions include the design of its seaside restaurant, Eatè, which is aiming for a prestigious Michelin star, with a cuisine celebrating the authentic flavours of Tuscany, and with the five-star project aiming to represent a growth opportunity for the entire area. The creation of an academy for staff training will, among other things, help enhance and elevate the local professional community, offering new job opportunities and enhancing the Maremma's human heritage. In addition, the resort will act as a promoter of the area, collaborating with local producers to promote experiences that highlight the history and traditions of Tuscany.
Published in Hospitality
The Frasassi Caves are a journey beneath the surface of the Marche region.
Less than an hour from Ancona and its airport
Hidden beneath the rolling hills of Italy’s Marche region, the Frasassi Caves are just a 40-minute drive from the coastal city of Ancona. Renowned as Europe’s most expansive cave complex, these remarkable grottos and tunnels invite some 270,000 visitors a year to step into an underground wonderland shaped by nature over nearly 200 million years.
For anyone with a sense of curiosity
What sets the Frasassi Caves apart isn’t just their extraordinary scale but the ease with which you can explore them. This is not an adventure for the daring few but an accessible journey for anyone with a sense of curiosity. Visitors find well-maintained walkways to guide them and, stepping into the first massive cavern, they are awestruck by the sheer scale of the entrance chamber which is so vast it could comfortably house Milan’s iconic cathedral. 
There is even a church inside the caves
Water and rock have worked over millennia to create towering stalagmites while stalactites descend from above in crystalline patterns. The twists and turns of the path reveal shimmering underground lakes and deep wells, and mankind has also left its mark as tucked inside one of the chambers is the Temple of Valadier, an exquisite octagonal church built in 1828.
For seasoned travellers and families
For seasoned travelers seeking a unique destination or families looking for an unforgettable outing, the combination of natural beauty, accessible pathways, and intriguing history makes the Frasassi Caves a must-visit site in the heart of the Marche. For information: https://www.frasassi.com
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Etihad Airways raises the bar on Italy with the addition of a third daily flight to Milan Malpensa, which will operate from 1 November 2025.
“A vital link between two dynamic cities”
“With our morning, afternoon and evening departures from Abu Dhabi and our fares, the three daily frequencies to Milan offer perfect schedules for guests travelling in both directions,- said Arik De, the airline's chief revenue and commercial officer. -This enhanced operation gives travellers more options to connect to our growing global network, while strengthening the vital links between two dynamic cities”.
A total of 12,600 seats weekly
The triple daily connection will see Etihad ramp up to 12,600 seats per week between Abu Dhabi and Milan, an increase in capacity of almost 115% over the previous year. The schedule has been carefully designed to maximize convenience for both business and leisure travellers.
Award-winning service in all classes
The route will be operated with Boeing 777-300 and Airbus A321Lr aircraft: the latter, the newest addition to Etihad's fleet, offers a premium boutique travel experience with innovative cabin design and the latest comfort features. All guests enjoy award-winning service with complimentary Wi-Fly chat packages for Etihad Guest members and the option to purchase full Surf packages with unlimited data for the duration of the flight.
Published in Transportation
Italy’s airports have returned to pre-Covid levels thanks to international traffic.
Over 219 million passengers in 2024
According to Assaeroporti, for the year just ended, traffic recorded on international routes brought helped the double-digit growth for the Italian airport system with more than 219 million passengers passing through Italy's airports, 11.1% more than in 2023 . Of these, 146 million flew on international routes, which means that with one third of travellers were on the domestic segment and two thirds on the international segment.
Record numbers of aircraft movements
Aircraft movements, in the year just ended, marked a full recovery in volumes: with a growth of 7.5% compared to 2023, reaching 1.7 million units and exceeding for the first time the levels recorded in 2019 before the pandemic.
Rome’s Fiumicino is the top Italian airport
The ranking of the top 10 airports by traffic reaffirms the supremacy of Rome Fiumicino with 49.2 million passengers, followed by Milan Malpensa with 28.9 million and Milan Bergamo with 17.3 million. They are followed by Naples, Catania and Venice with 12 million and Bologna and Milan Linate with 10 million. Closing the top ten are the airports of Palermo and Bari. Analyzing the data by airport size class, it emerges that in 2024 all airports contributed to the growth of the national airport system, with percentages of increase varying between 5.7% (in the 1-5 million passenger class) and 16.5% (for airports with less than 1 million passengers).
Published in Transportation
Munich is getting closer to Puglia with the new direct Lumiwings flights to Puglia’s Foggia airport.
“Supporting the Foggia region’s economic and tourism growth”
The flights will operate from the end of May 2025 to October on Tuesdays and Saturdays, introducing a strategic connection between Germany and northern Puglia. “The launch of the new flights,- said the president of Aeroporti di Puglia, Antonio Maria Vasile, -is thanks to an ambitious and very concrete project in synergy with the Region and stakeholders to boost the Gino Lisa Airport and respond to the Dauna region’s need for international services. Thanks to these flights we are also launching the international network of Foggia airport while responding to the needs of an increasingly international clientele, boosting both inbound tourism and opportunities for locals and local businesses. Munich is a strategic gateway to the heart of Europe, and we are confident that this new route will contribute significantly to the growth of air traffic to and from the Gino Lisa Airport. Aeroporti di Puglia continues to pursue its mission to expand the network of flights, improve the connectivity of the region and support its economic and tourism growth.” 
Boosting tourism to Puglia throughout the year
Gianfranco Lopane, the councillor for tourism, added: -The new direct flight from Munich to Foggia scheduled for the end of May is an additional opportunity for the international expansion of the destination Puglia. The direct flights will make it possible not only to bring the heart of Bavaria closer to the Gargano, but also to broaden accessibility to our entire region, favouring the discovery of lesser-known destinations as well as those that are already popular. We are certain that this new route will contribute to making Puglia even more attractive throughout the year, supporting our efforts to extend the tourist season and promote the authenticity of our territory.”
Boosting arrivals especially in the summer months
“We are certain that the Munich flights will give a considerable boost to tourism and connections with the north of Puglia, contributing to the development of the area, especially in the summer months,- added Dimitris Kremiotis, accountable manager Lumiwings, - The Bavaria to Foggia route is a further step towards the growth of this area that is well known in Germany. Munich is an international hub and this new route makes it possible to fly all over the world from Foggia.”
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The 7Pines Resort Sardinia has joined the luxury Virtuoso network.
A very selective evaluation process
Important news for the 7Pines Resort Sardinia, which enters the portfolio of the Virtuoso luxury network.
"This partnership is a great honour and an extraordinary opportunity for our resort,- says managing director Vito Spalluto. -The evaluation process is incredibly selective underlining our constant commitment to excellence and our dedication to creating unique and unforgettable experiences for guests.”
Virtuoso generates $25-30 million annual sales
Membership of the Virtuoso network offers the 7Pines Resort Sardinia new marketing and sales opportunities aimed at the more than 20,000 travel consultants and their exclusive clientele, which generates annual sales of between $25 and 30 billion.
Published in Hospitality
Volotea is putting on more flights to Verona from Paria and Barcelona, bringing Paris Orly and the Catalan city closer to the city of Romeo and Juliet.
Volotea flies to 14 destinations from Verona
Starting in April flights from Paris Orly to Verona will become daily, while those from Barcelona will increase to five days a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. This boost in flights supports international inbound traffic to the Verona area and, at the same time, offers new travel opportunities for Veronese travellers. From Verona’s Catullo Airport, with two based aircraft, Volotea will fly this year to 14 destinations in five countries: Italy, Spain, Greece, France and Germany.
“Our Verona base employes 90 people”
In 2024 Volotea recorded a significant increase in both passengers carried and operations: 700,000 passengers, an increase of 18% over the 593,000 of the previous year, and 4,283 flights operated, up 21% over 2023. The Verona base, active since 2015, now employs more than 90 people.
“Verona is a base of fundamental importance for Volotea, not only operationally but also strategically,- said Valeria Rebasti, the carrier’s international market director. -The increase in frequencies from Paris Orly and Barcelona is a concrete sign of our commitment to offer passengers even better connectivity.”
“In 2024 Volotea operated 20% of Catullo’s traffic”
Down the years Volotea has supported the cultural development of the Verona area through targeted initiatives, such as the Volotea4Veneto project, which financed the restoration of over 30 terracotta sketches from the Gypsotheca Museo Antonio Canova in Possagno. In 2024 Volotea also consolidated its ties with the city by becoming the official sponsor of the Camploy Theatre for the 2024/2025 season.“With the increase in weekly frequencies on the key markets of Paris Orly and Barcelona, Volotea strengthens its link with the Verona area, adapting its offer to the needs of travellers,- said Camillo Bozzolo, aviation development director Save Group. -In 2024 Volotea operated some 20% of the total traffic at Catullo, an increase of 18% over the previous year.
Published in Transportation
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