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Bocconi University Milano analyzes trend of luxury tourism

Mario Masciullo- April 3, 2017 0

A lot of space is being occupied by luxury tourism this year at Bit, the international tourism fair held in Milano. Research was conducted on ... Read More

Malpensa: Busiest airport in Italy

Mario Masciullo- April 1, 2017 0

Sea Spa presented 2016 balance sheet data to the board of directors for their approval for the shareholders' meeting on May 3. According to Sole ... Read More

Milano Bergamo Airport makes further bonds with Ukraine

Global Editor- March 31, 2017 0

Just weeks ahead of Ukraine International Airlines’ inaugural flight to Chernivtsi, Milan Bergamo Airport announces its new airline partner’s second service to the Ukraine, linking ... Read More

Milan Bergamo Airport adds 14 new routes and welcomes two new airlines

Global Editor- March 23, 2017 0

Milan Bergamo Airport is on course to continue the robust growth it witnessed last year, adding 14 new routes, resuming 11 seasonal links and welcoming ... Read More

Alitalia halts flights to Reggio di Calabria

Chief Assignment Editor- March 17, 2017 0

On March 26, Alitalia will end its three-times daily flights for Rome-Reggio di Calabria. From the opposing side of the swinging pendulum, the airline will ... Read More

Seychelles’ underwater world showcased at top European Diving Show

Chief Assignment Editor- March 9, 2017 0

The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) took part in the in the most important national and European show for divers and diving cruises held in Bologna, ... Read More

Firenze Convention & Visitors Bureau: 2016 was significant year for M.I.C.E. sector

Global Editor- March 6, 2017 0

2016 has been a significant year for the M.I.C.E. sector, which involved an important economic impact on Florence. In 2016 The Congress Citadel of Florence, ... Read More

Promoting Seychelles as the ideal honeymoon destination for Italians

Chief Assignment Editor- March 2, 2017 0

The magical sunsets, azure seas, lush greenery, and the abundance of tranquility, together create the perfect setting for honeymooners. All these and more were showcased ... Read More

Famed wedding planner will represent Florence and Tuscany in the USA

Global Editor- March 2, 2017 0

Wayne Gurnick, named one of 25 most influential wedding planners in the world, will represent the new division of Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau, Tuscany ... Read More

Seychelles Tourism Board attends the Magna Grecia Travelexpo Roadshow

eturbonews- March 1, 2017 0

In its drive to keep Seychelles relevant on the Italian market, the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) took part in the Magna Grecia Roadshow, held in ... Read More

Hotel insights: A manager for all seasons

Ted Macauley- February 28, 2017 0

I had arrived late the night before from Asia after having flown all the way from Sri Lanka. The usual feelings of lethargy and jet ... Read More

Signed ENIT-Alibaba agreement: Italy will chair the Chinese market

Mario Masciullo- February 28, 2017 0

A Memorandum of Understanding between ENIT (the Italian State Tourism Agency) and Alibaba Group has been signed. Alibaba is an online marketplace with 443 million ... Read More

Three days full of Egyptian immersion at Archeo in Italy

Mario Masciullo- February 27, 2017 0

After reaching the record of almost one million Italian tourists to Egypt, the destination slowly lost a significant number due to adverse Italy/Egypt political and ... Read More

Memo to self: Drink more Italian wine

Elinor Garely - eTN Tourism Executives editor in chief- February 25, 2017 0

Fortunately for Italy, many Americans drink Italian wines (32.4 percent) as it generates $1.65 billion (January – November 2016) for the Italian economy. In fact, ... Read More

A FICO is born! One of the world’s largest food markets

Mario Masciullo- February 21, 2017 0

October 2017 will see the birth of one of the largest food markets ever seen in the world, so it is promised - a permanent ... Read More

Firenze Convention and Visitors Bureau presents new Destination Florence project

Global Editor- February 16, 2017 0

The Destination Florence project has been presented in Florence by the Major of Florence, Dario Nardella during the press conference in Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. ... Read More

Milan ranks as the top economic city of Italy

Mario Masciullo- February 15, 2017 0

In Milan, it has produced 10% of the national GDP, confirming a city in constant development, including high density of creativity, innovation, and numbers steadily ... Read More

Ryanair proposes to become the feeder for Alitalia

Mario Masciullo- February 14, 2017 0

The CEO of the number one low-cost airline, Ryanair, Michael O'Leary, and John Alborante, Sales & Marketing Manager for Ryanair Italy, illustrated the upgrading operating ... Read More

ETOA: No increase to city access costs in Florence

Global Editor- February 14, 2017 0

The TAR - regional administrative tribunal - has annulled a decision by the city of Florence to raise the ZTL tariffs charged on coach operators ... Read More

Milan Bergamo connects to Tel Aviv

Global Editor- February 14, 2017 0

Milan Bergamo Airport’s route network development continues with the significant announcement of the Italian gateway’s new airline partner, Arkia Israeli Airlines’ link to Tel Aviv. ... Read More

Leeu Collection expands European footprint

Global Editor- February 7, 2017 0

Expanding its international hospitality portfolio further, Leeu Collection has acquired its second European property, the former Collegio Alla Querce in Florence, Italy. This latest acquisition ... Read More

Leeu Collection expands European footprint

eturbonews- February 7, 2017 0

Expanding its international hospitality portfolio further, Leeu Collection (www.leeucollection.com) has acquired its second European property, the former Collegio Alla Querce in Florence, Italy.  Located in ... Read More

Montalcino, Italy: At home with Brunello, Rosso, Moscadello and Sant’Antimo

Elinor Garely - eTN Tourism Executives editor in chief- February 4, 2017 0

The name of this Italian hill town in Tuscany, Montalcino, is derived from the Latin “Mons Ilcinnus,” or mountain of holm oak and it is ... Read More

Sicily named as one of 2017 Ten Best Wine Destinations

Global Editor- January 31, 2017 0

The ultimate cure for the winter blues is planning a vacation and for those interested in wine destination travel, the options are endless. While more ... Read More

Sixteen people killed, two dozen injured in Italian bus crash

Global Editor- January 21, 2017 0

Sixteen people have been killed when a bus transporting Hungarian students crashed in northern Italy. The bus was traveling from France to Hungary on Saturday ... Read More

Seychelles Tourism Board hosted their appreciation dinners for the Italian market to celebrate the successful closing of 2016

Chief Assignment Editor- January 20, 2017 0

The Seychelles Tourism Board’s office in Italy organized two appreciation dinners in Rome and Milan to celebrate the positive outcome of the tourism arrivals in ... Read More

Rescuers search for 30 people in avalanche-hit Italian hotel

Global Editor- January 19, 2017 0

A huge avalanche has engulfed a luxury mountain hotel in central Italy after a series of strong earthquakes rocked the area, burying up to 30 ... Read More

Cut off and up to 30 dead: Rigopiano di Farindola Hotel in Italy

eturbonews- January 18, 2017 0

Up to 30 people are have been killed after an Italian ski hotel was buried by an avalanche during a series of earthquakes.  The disaster ... Read More

Milan Bergamo Airport smashes 11 million passengers record

Global Editor- January 18, 2017 0

Milan Bergamo Airport witnessed another year of robust growth throughout 2016, welcoming close to one million more passengers than the year before. Experiencing 7.2% passenger ... Read More

Couples-only, clothing-optional adventure: Desire sets sail from Barcelona to Rome

Global Editor- January 16, 2017 0

Original Group, the leading expert of adult hospitality, has just announced Desire's second itinerary aboard one of the top luxury cruise lines. The charter operation ... Read More