Italy Tourism News
Rocco Forte Hotels welcomes new Italy property
Built in 1900, Villa Igiea has been renovated by Olga Polizzi, design director of Rocco Forte Hotels, in collaboration with architects Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen of Nicholas Haslam Studios.
Emirates to bolster Italy connections next month
Emirates will resume flights between Dubai and Venice from July 1st. The carrier will initially be offering three flights a week on the route, increasing trade and tourism connectivity.
Cruise ships banned from centre of Venice
Authorities in Venice have approved a ban on cruise ships entering the historic centre of the city. Italian culture minister, Dario Franceschini, said the move came in response to a request from UNESCO.
San Domenico Palace, Taormina to join Four Seasons
Perched high above the deep blue waters of the Ionian Sea, one of most storied hotels in Europe will soon be reborn as San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel.
Reuben Brothers snaps up new Venice property
The five-star 93-room hotel is located 50 meters from Piazza San Marco, in the historic centre, directly facing San Giorgio Island. A full renovation will begin this summer.
The Hoxton, Rome to debut this spring
After a particularly challenging year for the travel industry, the Hoxton is hoping to start the recovery with the opening of its doors in Rome in the spring.
Rosewood Rome pencilled in for 2023 opening
Rosewood Hotels has been appointed by real estate firm Antirion SGR to manage Rosewood Rome, which will open in 2023 in the heart of the capital city.
Delta to launch Italian quarantine-free testing trial
Delta Air Lines, the Aeroporti di Roma and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have joined forces for a transatlantic Covid-19 testing program.
Breaking Travel News interview: Elena Muntoni, brand manager, Delphina hotels & resorts
Delphina hotels & resorts has scooped a number of top titles at the World Travel Awards, with brand manager Elena Muntoni here telling Breaking Travel News what it means to the brand
The Langham, Venice set for 2023 debut
With its direct frontage on the Venetian Lagoon, the 138-key hotel is located on the island of Murano, long revered for its centuries-old tradition of glass making.
Italy removed from UK quarantine-free list
People arriving in England from Italy, San Marino and Vatican City State will be expected to self-isolate from tomorrow as the nations are removed from the UK quarantine safe list.
Rocco Forte to offer Covid-19 testing as Italy tightens entry criteria
Hotels across Italy are facing mass cancellations after the UK was added to the Covid at-risk list. Travellers now have to either provide evidence of a negative test in the last 72 hours, or be tested on arrival.