Rome News
Why Rome Is Still The World’s Best City To Discover On Foot
The result stands up because the ranking draws on verified traveler activity, combining volume and satisfaction, rather than soft travel sentiment. Rome’s center works on foot because the key distances are short and the street pattern still carries the logic of an older city. Piazza Venezia, the Imperial Fora, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps can be connected through routes where movement matters as much as the stop.
WTTC Unveils First Wave of Heavyweight Speakers for Landmark 25th Global Summit in Rome
The world’s biggest names in Travel & Tourism set to take to converge in the Eternal City. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today revealed the first wave of headline speakers for its milestone 25th Global Summit in Rome, which includes a glittering line-up of some of the most influential figures shaping the future of the sector.
WTTC’s 25th Global Summit Heads to the Eternal City
As the curtains closed on the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Global Summit in Perth, Western Australia, the global tourism body announced the Italian capital of Rome as the host city for the 2025 WTTC Global Summit. The 2025 Global Summit marks the first time the event will be held in the historic heart of Italy, the seat of ancient empires and cultural heritage.
HEINZ BECK’S PERGOLA REVEALS ITS CONTEMPORARY LOOK AND ITS NEW MENU
La Pergola by Heinz Beck is ready to begin a new era with an even greater focus on the beauty of the country, Italian culture, and hospitality.
Radisson Collection expands its footprint in Italy
Radisson Collection has strengthened its presence in Italy with the opening of its sixth hotel, the highly anticipated Radisson Collection Hotel, Roma Antica. Nestled in the heart of Rome’s historic city center, the hotel is situated in a prime location near the iconic Altare della Patria, the Pantheon, Piazza Venezia, and ancient ruins of Largo di Torre Argentina, Capitolium Hill.
The Pavilions Rome, The First Arte Reopens Following Refurbishment
The Eternal City’s revitalised gallery-hotel showcases enhanced creative flow and 200 new contemporary artworks following three-month rejuvenation by Studio Marincola
Italy - what to look forward to this Spring 2024
Rome will be celebrating its legendary birthday on the 21st of April. According to legend, Rome was founded on April 21, 753 BCE. So, on this date, there is a holiday to celebrate, the Natale di Roma.
Airport Handling Expands with Seven-Year License to Operate at Rome Fiumicino Airport
Airport Handling, a subsidiary of global air and travel services provider dnata, has been granted a seven-year ground handling license by Aeroporti di Roma to operate at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO). The company plans to commence operations in the second quarter of 2024 and will provide ramp and passenger services to airlines in Rome.
Minister Bartlett En Route to Paris for 173rd BIE General Assembly
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is set to represent Jamaica at the much anticipated 173rd General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) in Paris, France. The BIE is the Intergovernmental Organization overseeing and regulating international exhibitions lasting more than three weeks, including World Expos, Specialised Expos, Horticultural Expos, and the Triennale di Milano.
Giampaolo Ottazzi appointed as General Manager for the first Orient Express Hotels in Rome & Venice
Orient Express has appointed Giampaolo Ottazzi as General Manager of the first two Orient Express Hotels in Italy: Orient Express La Minerva in Rome and Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in Venice.
MSC Poesia Unveils Mesmerizing Mediterranean Cruise Itinerary
MSC Poesia offers a mesmerising cruise itinerary this autumn, taking guests on a spectacular journey to explore the rich culture and beauty of some of the most sought-after destinations in the Mediterranean
Italian National Tourist Board Latest News for Summer 2023
As we approach the second half of the summer season of 2023, The Italian National Tourist Board is delighted to share a plethora of exciting news stories and events as well as new hotel and flight routes openings that promise to enhance the experience of all travellers.