Italy Tourism News
Breaking Travel News interview: Lorenzo Giannuzzi, chief executive, Forte Village
Forte Village in Sardinia reopened to guests earlier this week with new safety protocols in place to allow guests to leave concerns about the outside world at the door. Here Breaking Travel News editor, Chris O’Toole, chats with chief executive Lorenzo Giannuzzi to find out more
Forte Village to reopen to guests in Sardinia
Forte Village in Sardinia will reopen to guests as Italy eases out of the lockdown imposed in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak. The location is considered one-of-a-kind among travel connoisseurs, offering an attractive mixture of beaches, sports facilities and fine-dining.
Italian Tourist Board issues new advice to returning travellers
The Italian Tourist Board has published an extensive set of guidelines and new protocols to educate and reassure travellers heading to the country on holiday. British visitors are currently able to travel with no quarantine restrictions in Italy.
Hotel Indigo Verona - Grand Hotel Des Arts opens in Italy
The famous opening lines from William Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’ continue to attract people from all over the world to Verona, Italy. The story of the star-crossed lovers is also an inspiration for the newest member of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Hotel Indigo brand.
Casa Angelina prepares to reopen in Italy
Casa Angelina, the beautiful boutique hotel that sits high on the Amalfi Coast, looks forward to opening its doors to guests on July 1st and sharing its elegant home with people again.
Qatar Airways to return to Venice in July
Qatar Airways will be resuming services to Venice, Italy starting from July 15th. The popular tourist destination and major arts and cultural centre will become the third destination in Italy to see flights from the carrier return.
Italy to open doors to British travellers tomorrow
The Italian Tourist Board has announced British visitors will be able to travel to the country with no quarantine restrictions from June 3rd. As of May 18th, the country started to significantly open up to members of the public.
Ryanair to suspend all Italy flights by Friday
Ryanair will suspend all domestic flights within Italy from tomorrow. International flights will follow on Friday, with all departures suspended until April 8th at the earliest.
Wizz Air pulls out of Italy as lockdown expands
Wizz Air has suspended flights from all destinations to Italy with immediate effect. The decision comes as the Foreign & Commonwealth Office begins to advise against all travel to the country.
Northern Italy off limits to British travellers
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has begun to advise against “all but essential” travel to a number of regions in northern Italy. The move comes in response to various control and isolation measures imposed by the Italian authorities over the weekend.
Ryanair cuts flights to Italy over coronavirus fears
Over the past week, the low-cost carrier said it had seen significant drop in bookings over the late March/early April period, in response to the spread of the virus.
Foreign Office urges Brits to avoid north Italy towns
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has begun to urge against all but essential travel to a number of towns in northern Italy. The communities have been isolated by the Italian authorities due to an ongoing outbreak of coronavirus.