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Italy’s summer tourism market is showing stronger demand in 2026, with bookings rising across major cities, lake destinations and mountain resorts, according to data from property-management operator Halldis by Vita.The company reported a 12% year-on-year increase in bookings for June to August 2026

Italians' travel habits are changing, along with the increasingly central role of pets. This is confirmed by research conducted by Rover.com, the world's largest online marketplace for personalized pet care services, on the travel habits of Italians with their pets. And, in collaboration with Lonely Planet, a free online guide for traveling with pets in Italy has been published.

Planning a trip to Italy should be about choosing the right piazza to stay near and arguing over which gelato flavour wins, not dealing with fraud.

Rising prices are affecting almost every area of daily life, yet summer holidays 2026 are not being cancelled. They are being recalculated. People are still travelling, but trips are shorter, and spending is more deliberate.

Planning a summer break on Italy’s dramatic coastline often means packing light: swimwear, sunglasses and a pair of trusty flip-flops.

Italy has secured one of the strongest positions in Europe for family travel this year.

For summer 2026, the question is no longer just where to go, but how to travel more safely.

Is there really a cheaper day to book a flight? In 2026, the data suggests yes. Sundays tend to offer better fares, while Fridays often remain the most expensive day to book.Timing also makes a clear difference.

Italy has around 450 islands, but most travellers only ever set foot on a handful of them. Once you step away from the celebrity favourites, you find places that are still largely the domain of fishermen, hikers and those in the know.

Between the Alps and the islands, there are hundreds of appellations and thousands of wine producers in Italy.

This southern city in Italy is finally having its moment without the Amalfi circus. Think a lived‑in southern city with a real seafront, serious food and quick hops to the coast and ancient sites.

As holiday travel ramps up across Italy, a nationwide general strike on Friday, 12th December, is the most consequential action of the month.

Travellers across Italy face the prospect of widespread transport disruption in September, as a series of planned strikes are set to take place across the country's aviation, rail, and local public transport networks.The announced industrial action follows the conclusion of the franchigia estiva, a

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.

You're not dreaming, flying taxis are coming to Italy and they've been having a test run before being fully introduced in rome in 2024.

Lazio in Tour is back for 2022, the region's initiative offering free travel on all Cotral buses and Trenitalia regional trains until 15th September, for a total of 30 days to young people up to 25 years of age.

If you're heading to Italy for the summer holidays or are lucky enough to live in Italy all year round, we're here to help with some tips and tricks to help keep you and your house cool amidst the soaring temperatures this summer.

Italy is the best country in the world to travel to and also has the best hotels.

Summer 2022 prices are set to rise. What are the expected increases and how much will it cost to go on holiday in Italy in 2022?

Travelling to Italy this summer has just got a little easier, as the country has announced that all Covid entry requirements have been scrapped.

Do you need a face mask to travel by plane? The answer isn't a straight yes or no. As of 16th May, in fact, the obligation to wear a face mask on board flights in European Union countries came to an end.

If you're planning a holiday in Italy, there are a few faux pas you should be aware of if you want to fit in like a local.

Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi earlier this month announced an end to the country's COVID-19 state of emergency on 31st March 2022. But what does this mean for COVID rules in Italy? Will Italy relax its enhanced green pass rules?

With 7,458 km of wonderful landscapes, the Italian coast is a fantastic holiday destination. And just because the summer has past, doesn't mean you can't take a break to enjoy it.

Tourism continues to suffer as a result of ongoing coronavirus travel restrictions in Italy and across Europe.