Tourism · EconomyItaly Loses €12.6B Annually to Tourism Distortions and Crime
Italy loses €12.6B yearly to tourism distortions including mafia infiltration, rental displacement, and price inflation. How it impacts residents' housing and daily life.
Section
Tourism
Tracking tourism for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Tourism · EconomyAll Tourism stories
Tourism · SportsOlympic Champions and Century-Old Yachts Converge at Tuscany's Legendary Sailing Regatta
25th Argentario Sailing Week brings Olympic medalist Torben Grael and century-old yachts to Monte Argentario. Four days of vintage sailing heritage on the Tuscan coast.
Tourism · SportsLivigno's Year-Round Cycling Boom: How Alpine Altitude Transforms Tourism Beyond Winter
Livigno's 1,816m altitude offers year-round cycling training benefits. Discover new infrastructure, Granfondo Alè events, and why European pro teams choose this Alpine destination.
Tourism · EnvironmentCastelluccio's Wildflower Bloom Fades: How Drought Reshapes Umbria's Tourism and Farming
Castelluccio's wildflower bloom devastated by drought. 30% tourism drop affects Umbria's earthquake recovery. What this means for visitors and lentil farmers.
Culture · Economy · TourismItaly's Concert Boom: Ticket Prices Surge Past €45 as Live Music Spending Hits €1.16 Billion
Italy's live music spending hit €1.16B in 2025. Concert tickets now average €45.55, up 12.4%. Discover how pricing trends and festival economics affect residents.
Sports · TourismMountain Bikers to Tear Through Genoa's Historic Streets in June 2026: Red Bull Cerro Abajo Returns with Culture Twist
Mountain bikers will race through Genoa's historic centro storico June 27-28, 2026. Complete guide to routes, viewing spots, and traffic for residents.
Culture · Tourism · EconomyRome's Historic Vespa Celebration Brings 25,000 Scooters and Millions in Tourism Revenue
Rome's 80th Vespa anniversary draws 25,000 scooters from 67 countries, injecting millions into local economy while disrupting traffic. What residents need to know.
Tourism · PoliticsENIT President Resigns, Leaving Italy's Overtourism Strategy in Limbo
ENIT president resigns with no successor named. What the leadership gap means for Italy's overtourism crisis and quality-of-life in tourist hotspots.
Transportation · TourismRome Airports Face 6-Hour Delays This Summer: Here's What You Need to Know About New EU Border Checks
EU's new Entry-Exit System causing 6-hour waits at Rome airports. What travelers to Italy should expect this summer and how to prepare.