Tourism in Italy

Tourism in Italy continues to grow. Following a positive start to 2024 – with a 3.8% increase in stays at accommodation facilities in the first five months of the year – summer forecasts are also looking promising.

Unwelcome news for tourists planning to visit major Italian cities this summer of 2024, as tourist tax is on the rise. Padua, Brescia, Rome, and Naples have chosen to raise their tourist tax rates to address issues related to tourism.

Streets in cities serve for the passage of people, but this isn't always the case, especially in this village in Abruzzo which is home to the narrowest street in Italy.

Verona is not only the city of Romeo and Juliet, but a place where history, culture and legends are intertwined in a fascinating and perhaps unique way. Besides the best-known places and stories, however, there are also many curiosities and interesting facts to discover and unusual places to visit.

With the arrival of spring, bathing season is just around the corner, as both locals and tourists get ready to spend time at the beach in Italy. But when can you start swimming in Italy? Find out here when Italy's beaches open in 2024.

With a variety of destinations ranging from world-famous art cities to small pearls nestled along the coast, Italy continues to attract tourists and travellers from all over the world. The propensity of large cities for tourism, such as Venice, Rome, Milan or Florence, is well known.

Milan is a city that with its secrets and anecdotes offers a surprising journey through time and history. Many facts about the Lombard capital are well known, but others are obscure even to the locals.

Venice is implementing a 5 euro entry fee for day-trippers on specific dates throughout 2024, starting from April 25th, a public holiday in Italy. This trial initiative aims to alleviate the strain of mass tourism on the iconic canal city.

Embark on a journey to the heart of Italy, where crystal-clear waters embrace the grandeur of the Alps and rolling hills. The Italian lakes are sanctuaries of natural beauty and paradises for families seeking an unforgettable escape.

The opening date of the Ara Maris hotel, an exclusive 5-star luxury hotel set in the heart of the Sorrento Peninsula, is set for 23rd April 2024.

Italy is the land of the sun: its geographical position allows for many days of sunshine per year in both the South and the North. However, for meteorological reasons, some cities boast more hours of sunshine than others.

Embark on a journey to discover the perfect time for an Italian adventure, balancing sublime weather, tourist presence, costs, and vibrant local festivities.

They are millennials or highly-skilled tourists and come to Italy to treat themselves to a moment of relaxation, opting mainly for Rome, Milan and Venice: the average expenditure is $2,424 of which $970 (40%) is spent before the trip and the remaining $1,454 (60%) in Italy.

Take a little time to discover the Belpaese this autumn, from North to South, and to taste some of the typical sweet delicacies of the 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

The Madonnina is not there.

For anyone dreaming of a getaway to one of Europe's most popular cities, you might want to think twice before travelling to these locations: they could be super crowded with tourists!

Italy is known for its stunning coastline and beautiful beaches, and many of them have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag designation. What does Blue Flag beach status mean?

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.

The issue of over tourism is affecting charming Italian villages, and one village has decided to take action to address it.

Sustainable tourism in Italy is possible. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council, which manages global standards for sustainable travel and tourism, has in fact certified Siena as the first sustainable city of art in Italy.

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.

In the heart of Monferrato in Piedmont, Lilelo (Little Leisure Lodges) offers a unique eco-glamping experience that will allow guests to be immersed in nature.

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?

If you are renting out your property in Italy for tourist purposes, we recommend that you always use a tourist rental contract. In this article, we will discuss what this contract is, what it looks like, and how you can easily create it.