Overnight stays

Online tourist information by European region

The regional data for 2022 on the number of holidaymakers staying in short term accommodation provided by Airbnb, Booking, Expedia Group and TripAdvisor show that the gradual growth of holiday tourism from pre-pandemic times is distributed in a disjointed way across Europe. The progress of the sect
Florence, Italy

Florence to ban holiday rentals in UNESCO areas

On May 31st 2023, Florence declared its intention to ban new private holiday rentals, including Airbnb listings, within the historical centre of the Renaissance city. The mayor, Dario Nardella, clarified that this regulation would not apply retroactively.
10 places to discover on Lake Maggiore, Italy

10 places to discover on Lake Maggiore, Italy

Lake Maggiore, both on the Lombardy and Piedmontese shores, offers a variety of places to discover. There are several stunning routes that can be covered by bicycle or trekking, but also on the water. So, what is the most beautiful town on Lake Maggiore?
Fun and cheap things to do in Rome

The best places to visit for free in Rome

You don't have to spend a fortune to have an unforgettable trip; there are many destinations where you can have the time of your life at no extra cost. Among these is Rome, a city that lends itself to discovery without even having to open your wallet.
Rome

Tourists' favourite Italian cities in 2023

After some particularly difficult years during the coronavirus pandemic, world tourism got fully back up and running again in 2022 with a summer that allowed many travellers to finally return to discover Italy. But which Italian cities will be most visited in 2023?
The most welcoming places on earth

Italy is home to the most welcoming city in the world

The eleventh edition of the Traveller Review Award, released by the well known travel website Booking, has ranked the world's most welcoming tourist destinations. And the results show that it is Italy that is home to the most welcoming city in the world.
Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy's best holiday region

The best holiday destinations in Italy in 2023

Demoskopika has published its most recent Regional Tourism Reputation Index. The ranking of the tourism reputation of the Italian regions is in its sixth edition and awards Trentino-Alto Adige with the top spot as the best holiday destination in Italy in 2023.
2022 mask rules in Italy

Italy removes COVID mask rules on public transport

On 1st October 2022, the rules for the use of face masks in Italy were updated, meaning that face coverings are no longer be mandatory on public transport, such as trains or buses, or in indoor places, such as schools. The obligation does still remain in some particular spaces.
The best national parks in Italy

The best national parks in Italy

Beach season is coming to an end and Autumn will soon be here, making now the perfect time to get planning an escape to one of the best national parks in Italy. There are 25 Italian national parks registered on the Official List of Protected Natural Areas (EUAP) in Italy, and together