Tracking tourism for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Sports · Economy · TourismTaranto 2026 Mediterranean Games bring €275M in new sports facilities to Puglia. 3,854 athletes, 33 sports, Aug 21-Sep 3. Lasting legacy for southern Italy.
Environment · TourismMarevivo warns 477M annual visitors damage Posidonia seagrass, costing €4B yearly. Italy faces coastal ecosystem collapse from overtourism pressure.
Economy · Tourism4.4M Italians skip vacations due to rising costs while BNPL usage hits 30% of households. Record spending inequality exposes Italy's wealth divide.
National News · TourismTwo brothers arrested for fatal beating of Calabria nightclub guard. What residents need to know about escalating violence and safety enforcement.
Sports · TourismValle d'Aosta Ladies Open returns to Courmayeur Oct 26-Nov 1 after 5-year hiatus. WTA 125 tournament brings tourism boost during shoulder season to Italian Alps resort.
Economy · TourismPoste Italiane offers free week-long vacations in 21 company apartments for employees earning under €25,000. Includes Capri, Como, and new 2026 destinations.
Sports · Economy · TourismNaples hosts preliminary America's Cup regatta Sept 24-27, 2026. €370M economic impact, 11,000 jobs, Bagnoli waterfront cleanup accelerated for residents.
Sports · TourismWatch all Italian athletes at Taranto 2026: Rai Sport + RaiPlay + Italia Team TV deliver 100+ hours of Mediterranean Games coverage. Complete viewing guide.
Sports · TourismEurope's top volleyball teams battle at Assago's Unipol Forum, Milan, Sept 25-26, 2026. EuroVolley champion secures LA 2028 Olympics berth. Tickets via TicketOne.