Tracking tourism for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Tourism · EconomyItaly leads Europe for summer 2026 tourism with 51.2% booking saturation, generating 418,000 jobs but straining Venice and Rimini. Key impacts for residents.
Tourism · TechOver 4 million Italians targeted by AI travel scams yearly. Learn to identify deepfakes, ghost properties & fake bookings before your next trip. Essential protection tips inside.
Tourism · Sports25th 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 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 devastated by drought. 30% tourism drop affects Umbria's earthquake recovery. What this means for visitors and lentil farmers.
Culture · Economy · TourismItaly'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 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 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 with no successor named. What the leadership gap means for Italy's overtourism crisis and quality-of-life in tourist hotspots.