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July 27, 2026

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In the heart of South Tyrol, Northern Italy, in the Schnals Valley (Val Senales), the ancient tradition of transhumance comes alive every September. Sheep are treasured companions to local farmers The Schnals Valley embraced by towering Alpine peaks is just about 40 kilometers from the city of Merano, renowned for…

Finnair to add two new destinations in Italy for summer 2026

September 10, 2025

Finnair is to add two new destinations in Italy for summer 2026, with Catania and Florence as part of its network expansion to Southern Europe. “Finnair will operate to a total of eight cities in Italy” Geoffrey Carrage, Finnair's Regional Manager Southern Europe, said, "With the addition of Florence and…

Rocco Forte Hotels’ The Carlton Milano to debut on 6 November

September 10, 2025

Rocco Forte Hotels' second property in Milan, The Carlton Milano, will open its doors on 6 November and is now available for bookings. Rocco Forte Hotels' second 16th property Following the opening of Rocco Forte House Milano in 2024, the Group is thus consolidating its presence in the city and …

BWH: Collini Rooms in Milan joins the WorldHotels Crafted brand

September 10, 2025

Collini Rooms in Milan has joined the BWH Hotels Italia & Malta network under the WorldHotels Crafted brand. Bookings will open in SeptemberStarting in September on the BWH booking channels the property and located in Milan’s Mecenate district, the property will welcome guests to the contemporary soul of the Lombard…

Aer Lingus to add new Dublin-Turin snow route for winter 2025-26

September 09, 2025

Aer Lingus will add Turin to its winter network with the introduction, from 21 December next, of a new snow flight. The flights will operate every SundayThe flights from Dublin will be operated every Sunday until March 2026, departing from Ireland at 07:00 and arriving in Turin at 10:25. They…

W Sardinia opens in preview with bookings available for summer 2026

September 08, 2025

W Sardinia - Poltu Quatu, the new coastal oasis by W Hotels, has opened in preview and is bookable for summer season 2026. New luxury lifestyle destination With the official launch scheduled for April 2026, the property, located in the picturesque village of Poltu Quatu on the north-east coast of…

Trenord takes Chinese tourists to discover Lombardy on WeChat

September 08, 2025

Official debut on WeChat for Trenord, the first Italian regional railway operator to take Chinese tourists to discover Lombardy on WeChat. Aimed at Chinese visitors and local Chinese communitiesWeChat is China most popular social network and Trenord’s aim is to invite Chinese travellers - with a particular focus on tourism…

ITA Airways. The airline’s 2026-30 business plan focuses on long haul

September 08, 2025

ITA Airways' new industrial plan will focus on long-haul growth, fleet renewal and synergies with the Lufthansa Group.The focus will be on new long-haul routes Approved in August by the company's board of directors, the plan will lead to 2030 revolving around these three fundamental elements with the major focus…