ROME, DEC 9 - From the island of Pantelleria to the Prosecco Hills of Veneto's Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, the UNESCO World Heritage status has boosted tourism in Italy, according to the latest data published by Rome's Sapienza University ahead of a UNESCO decision expected Wednesday on whether to add Italian cuisine to its World Heritage list.

The Italy-Balkan working discussion on tourism concluded with Deputy Prime Minister Tajani and the tourism ministers of Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia in attendance. The Italian-led initiative was launched to ...

As Italy’s 2025 tourist season is ending, KissFromItaly founder Andrea Barsotti reflects on which cities thrived, which struggled, and what to expect in 2026 BOSTON ...

Travel & Tourism in Italy is poised for a record-breaking year, with international visitor spending forecast to hit an all-time high of €60.4BN in 2025, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Travel & Tourism is not just ...

As Italy’s 2025 tourist season draws to a close, Italian tour operator Andrea Barsotti, whose primary business is selling services to American travelers, reflects on which cities thrived, which struggled, and what travelers can expect heading into 2026.

Foreigners — and residents — long avoided Bari’s old town, which had been plagued by mob crime. Now, with direct flights from the U.S. starting, residents are excited, but wary. By Patricia Mazzei Reporting from Bari, Italy Antonio Maria Vasile began ...

Colorful image of the park of Villa Melzi in Bellagio with its famous tea house at the Italian Lake Como, Europe. Italian soccer is undergoing a significant transformation. Not only are club owners championing the integration of Italy’s natural beauty ...

From eating on the ground in Venice to wearing flip-flops in Cinque Terre, new rules target badly behaved travelers across the country. Opheli Garcia Lawler is a journalist with a decade of experience, half of which has been dedicated to covering the way ...

A tourist in Italy has been fined €500 for jumping into Rome’s landmark Trevi Fountain while being pursued by police. Three holidaymakers from New Zealand caused a splash when they were spotted wading into the famed fountain by the authorities on ...