Tracking tourism for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Culture · TourismAncona wins Italy's 2028 Culture Capital designation. €120M investment, 200+ jobs, and tourism surge expected. Museums, waterfront, digital arts hubs launching 2026-2028.
Sports · Tourism36,000 international runners race through Rome March 22, bringing €120M boost. Major bus diversions affecting 60+ lines and road closures expected. Guide for residents.
Sports · Culture · TourismPlanet Funk headlines Cortina Paralympic closing ceremony March 15, 2026. Join Arisa, Stewart Copeland, Meduza for free public viewing in Piazza Dibona.
Tourism · EconomySicily agritourism surged 118% while North stalls. €1.93B sector shifts south—what it means for property owners, jobs, and travel in Italy.
Sports · TourismTadej Pogačar honored with Colle Pinzuto sector naming at Italy's Strade Bianche. The world champion attempts unprecedented fourth consecutive win March 7, 2026.
Sports · TourismSicily's iconic 110th Targa Florio returns May 14-16, 2026 with mountain stages, road closures, and €2M+ economic boost. University of Palermo hosts HQ.
Sports · TourismNaples becomes European Capital of Sport 2026 with 150+ events, €17M infrastructure investment, and new facilities across city districts. Details inside.
Sports · TourismTurin hosts Champions League Volleyball Final Four May 16-17, 2026 at Inalpi Arena. Expect crowds, hotel hikes, travel disruptions—plus tourism opportunities.
Sports · TourismFiorentina faces Raków Częstochowa in Conference League Round of 16. First leg March 12 in Florence, return March 19 in Poland. Match preview and travel info for Italian supporters.