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July 27, 2026

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Destination Italia is launching new projects to attract high-spending travelers. Attracting high-spending tourist flows “The summer season has confirmed the solidity of our experiential incoming model, positioning Destination Italia as a leader in attracting high-spending tourist flows, contrasting with the slowdown experienced in certain areas of the luxury segment,” says…

Florence Biennale 2025. Illuminating Tuscany’s capital to 26 October

September 29, 2025

The 2025 Florence Biennale will illuminate Tuscany’s capital from 18 to 26 October. A meeting point for global creativity Florence’s Fortezza da Basso, the historic Renaissance fortress now used as a major exhibition and conference center, will host the much-anticipated Florence Biennale which this year explores the evocative theme The…

Nino Perrone, Parallel Space, oil on canvas

Nullpunkt in Rome: culture’s zero point and art’s humanistic function

September 29, 2025

The contemporary art exhibition Nullpunkt will run at the eCampus University in Rome up to 24 October 2025. Promoting art in danger of disappearing The exhibition, conceived and directed by Count Daniele Radini Tedeschi, well-known art critic, curator of eight editions of the Venice Biennale Art for Latin American countries,…

Hotel Mediterraneo’s Vesuvio Panoramic Restaurant at the IX Ischia Safari

September 29, 2025

The Vesuvio Panoramic Restaurant at Hotel Mediterraneo Sorrento took part in the ninth Ischia Safari. Over 200 chefs took part The food and wine event conceived by star chefs Nino di Costanzo and Pasquale Palamaro brought together over 200 chefs, pizza makers and master pastry chefs recently in the extraordinary…

Ryanair. From 12 November boarding passes can only be digital

September 26, 2025

Ryanair's announced transition to 100% digital boarding passes is confirmed for Wednesday, 12 November. For a faster, smarter and more sustainable travel experience “To ensure a hassle-free transition to 100% digital boarding passes for our customers, we will be making the switch from Wednesday 12 November, traditionally a slightly quieter…

From ruins to opera. Experiencing the magic of the Baths of Caracalla

September 25, 2025

To experience the Baths of Carcalla is to experience the magic of ancient Roman engineering and leisure. Used by both men and women Built between 212 and 216 A.D. under the reign of Emperor Caracalla, the Baths of Caracalla were not just a place to bathe but also a symbol…

Discovering the historic charm of Ortisei in the Italian Dolomites

September 25, 2025

Ortisei is a picture-perfect Alpine town beneath the peaks of the Dolomite Mountains with an abundance of local culture and seasonal outdoor activities. History and heritage Located in the Val Gardena, Ortisei’s pastel-hued houses, hand-painted frescoes, intricate timber wood carvings, and balconies with cascading flowers, make it any photographer’s dream…

Varazze: Authentic Liguria year-round with sea and nature trails

September 25, 2025

Strategically located between Genoa and Savona on the Ligurian Riviera, Varazze offers authentic year-round experiences from sea to nature trails. History, tradition and festivals Varazze’s balanced blend of outdoor activities, wellness, culture, gastronomy, and seaside experiences make it a year-round destination. The historic center features narrow “caruggi” alleys, colorful façades,…