Articles tagged “rome”

Podcasts

Rome Vs. Overtourism, Southwest Chair Resigns and 3 Big Travel Insights

Today's podcast looks at Rome's tourism overload, Southwest's investor challenges, and three key travel insights.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 week ago

Rome Vs. Overtourism, Southwest Chair Resigns and 3 Big Travel Insights

Tourism

Rome Tourism Chief Says There’s ‘Total Chaos’ at Trevi Fountain — Changes Are Coming

For Rome's tourism chief, cracking down on short-term rentals and managing visitor traffic at Trevi Fountain are the top priorities when it comes to combatting overtourism.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Rome Tourism Chief Says There’s ‘Total Chaos’ at Trevi Fountain — Changes Are Coming

Tourism

Rome Eyes Tourist Reservation System for Trevi Fountain

The Trevi Fountain could be the latest world-renowned attraction to limit access to tourists after a summer of overtourism.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Rome Eyes Tourist Reservation System for Trevi Fountain

Airlines

American Airlines Reduces International Routes Due to Boeing 787 Delays

American is the latest airline to alter its schedule as delivery delays at Boeing mount.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 months ago

American Airlines Reduces International Routes Due to Boeing 787 Delays

News Blog

Bill Gates’ Four Seasons May Regret Hotel Deal Talks With Vatican

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts won a contract bid from an arm of the Roman Catholic Church to take over a property in Rome and build a new hotel. But Toronto-based Four Seasons — controlled by Bill Gates's Cascade Investment — may come to regret submitting a bid for a potential $52.4 million (€35 million…

Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago

Business Travel

Rome Tour Bus Restriction Stirs Europe’s Latest Overtourism Controversy

Tour buses bring thousands of people to Rome each day, but many increasingly run on cleaner fuels than their passenger car counterparts. Buses also replace some of those cars and probably know the traffic laws better than the average driver, another reason that has us scratching our heads at Rome's plan.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 6 years ago

Rome Tour Bus Restriction Stirs Europe’s Latest Overtourism Controversy

Cruises

Rome tour boat operators won’t cruise this summer: Tiber too dirty

The purpose of the threat by the Rome Boats boss is likely to shame the city into acting before high season kicks in.

Skift | 11 years ago

Airlines

Alitalia baggage handlers arrested after hidden cameras capture string of thefts

This is why people don't check bags or, when they do, wrap them in layer upon layer of plastic.

Associated Press | 11 years ago

Media and PR

Major travel magazines in the U.S. agree: March is time for Italy

Travel magazines don't mind returning to Italy year after year after year for cover material. Unlike other top destinations like Orlando or Vegas, Italy never disappoints.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 12 years ago

Major travel magazines in the U.S. agree: March is time for Italy

Tourism

Rome’s most famous fountain is getting a $3 million facelift

If Rome's fabled fashion houses can come up with the cash necessary to keep the water running without too many cracks they should be welcomed.

Nicole Winfield, Associated Press | 12 years ago

Rome’s most famous fountain is getting a $3 million facelift