Kenya seeks to tap into Italian tourism market

Efforts to market the country to new markets have stepped up a gear with the arrival of a 42-member Kenyan delegation in Italy for a special Kenya Tourism and Cultural Week.

Italy in last bid to sell Alitalia, closure looms

ROME - Alitalia's special administrator will make a last-ditch attempt to sell Italy's loss-making national airline on Monday by public tender before calling in the liquidators after a failed rescue b

Attack on pilgrim tourists reignites Italy's row over immigrants

A savage attack on a Dutch couple who were holidaying in Rome has revived the debate in Italy over crime and immigration.

Tourists beware: if it is fun, Italy has a law against it

In addition to the usual perils of sunburn, jellyfish attacks and bottom-pinching, holidaymakers in Italy face a new range of menaces this summer, the result of the Berlusconi government's frontal ass

Italian airline, Air One, lands in the US

American travelers can start packing their bags for the trip of a lifetime. This week, Air One, Italy's No. 1 private airline, will launch its first intercontinental flights between the US and Italy.

"Our country today is at risk of being seen as old, not classical"

Yes, the Colosseum, magnificent symbol of the Eternal City, continues to attract millions of tourists from all over the world.

So does Venice, with its gondolas, and the bizarre peaks of the Dolomite Alps in South Tirol.

High cuisine at Pitrizza

Porto Cervo, Italy - For the summer 2008, the cuisine proposed by the hotel Pitrizza, the most intimate among the hotels managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Costa Smeralda, has the new prestigious sign of Andy Gaskin.

SEM Spa builds Europe's Largest aircraft maintenance hangar in Italy

CROTONE, Italy - SEM Spa (SEM South European Aircraft Maintenance Center Spa) will start construction this year of a 40,000 square meter maintenance hangar at the Saint Anna airport, located in Crotone, Italy. The hangar will cost approximately 150 million Euros and will create around 400 new jobs when inaugurated in late 2010.

Airline launches Logan-to-Milan flight

Italian airline Air One said today it is launching its first flights between the US and Italy, including a flight from Boston's Logan International Airport to Milan.

Air One said its inaugural flight to Boston will arrive at Logan International Airport on June 14; the Boston-Milan connection will fly daily, excluding Tuesday and ... read more

BA flights canceled at Heathrow, airline seeks help with misplaced luggage

LONDON - British Airways canceled more flights at its new terminal at Heathrow Airport on Wednesday and sought help from Milan, Italy, in returning misplaced luggage to its customers.

«We want to get bags quicker to customers and if it's quicker to send them to Milan or by Fed Ex we will use it,» a British Airways spokeswoman said on ... read more

Ilie Carabulea plans to set up an airline company

Ilie Carabulea, owner of Atlassib Sibiu bus transport company, plans to change his transportation strategy by setting up an airline company, called Transilvania Air.

“I have had the airline operator license for about one year. I hope to focus more on this segment in 2008,” said Carabulea.

A tourist guide to ... the Mafia

Planning a trip to Sicily and wondering how to spot a Mafioso?

Augusto Cavadi, a Sicilian high school teacher and Mafia scholar, tells tourists everything they've wanted to know about the Mafia in a 55-page handbook.

Rome's Globe08: A rousing success

ROME (eTN) – The official figures have not been released yet, but by all accounts, this year’s edition of Rome’s foremost international exhibition Globe was a success.

Rome’s Globe to be bigger than last year

Rome is all set to stage on Thursday, March 13, the second edition of Globe, Italy’s foremost travel exhibition showcasing the Mediterranean and surrounding areas.

Italy most popular for cruise holidays

Italy is the preferred destination for people taking a cruise holiday according to a new report on the cruise industry.

With popular ports such as Naples, Civitavecchia and Livorno, 3.4 million people on a cruise holiday visited Italy in 2006 says the report on the European cruise market commissioned by the European Cruise Council, ... read more

Syria and Italy to activate tourism and investment

Rome, Italy - Syria Tourism Minister Saadallah Agha al-Qal'a on Saturday reviewed with Governor of Lombardy Roberto Formegoni and Mayor of Milan Letizia Moratti ways of strengthening foundations of the real partnership with Italy in fields of tourism and investment and stimulating the tourism movement between the two countries.

'I killed tourist', says letter

Police investigating the death of a British tourist on a Valentine's Day trip to Venice are examining an anonymous letter from someone who claims to have killed him after they had a row on a bridge.

Richard Raynor, 23, disappeared after an argument with his girlfriend, Katie Robinson, 21, following a romantic meal in the Italian city ten ... read more

SKAL International Italia - BIT - Milano - 23rd February 2008

On occasion of BIT 2008 and in continuation with last year’s event, Skal International Italia will organize the 2° Forum on Sustainable Development in Tourism, Saturday 23rd February in the Congress Centre Stella Polare, Fiera Milano Rho- Sagittarius Room with theme:

“ Economy of Experience and Sustainability in Tourism”

New Crystal Adventures soar over Italy's breathtaking landscapes

Due to increased demand, Crystal Cruises is introducing new Crystal Adventures in Italy that enable guests to cover more ground - by way of the sky. The helicopter excursions, which range from $1,995 to $3,268, include adventure options that fly over the Amalfi Coast, Mt. Etna, the Dolomites and myriad portions of the Italian countryside.

Italy trucks into Borgata to lure Arizona tourists

The Italian Government Tourist Board is launching a campaign to encourage travel to Italy and is bringing an 18-wheeler to The Borgata Tuesday.

The "Italy for Life Hospitality Truck" has expandable sides and is wrapped in graphics that depict the culture and flavors of Italy.