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Articles tagged “italy”

Tourism

Wealthy Russians and Arabs replace Italy’s rich and famous at Sardinian resorts

Resorts are eager to welcome the new visitors, not only because numbers are so down this year, but because these tourists like to spend big on luxury goods like champagne and lobster.

Adnkronos International | 12 years ago

Tourism

Going back in time along Sicily’s most pristine coastline

Untouched Mediterranean beaches are there to be found. Just step away from the resort areas and be prepared to walk a bit.

Lee Marshall, Daily Telegraph | 12 years ago

Cruises

Capsized cruise ship will remain an eyesore on the Italian coast until next spring

It may be more lucrative to turn the Costa Concordia into a floating museum of cruise disasters than attempt to lure tourists to book a spot on the repaired ship.

Associated Press | 12 years ago

Tourism

Hundreds of travelers stranded as low-cost Italian carrier stops flying

When you're hoping for Alitalia to save your airline, you know things are rough. No word on next steps for the defunct line, but its twelve planes and Sicily base may be attractive to bidders.

The Daily Telegraph | 12 years ago

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Venice embarks on its month-long design conference with a floating theater

As architects and designers descend on the floating city for La Biennale di Venezie, the Archipelago Cinema should bring attendees' attention to the city's most pressing design issue of all -- its rising water levels.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

What business do the Italians have taking a vacation this summer?

Is it OK to go on holiday when your economy is in tatters? Those out of work youth know that the incredibly generous benefits that allow their employed elders their four week escapes come at a high cost.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

Now the Colosseum of Rome is leaning, repairs shutdown a possibility

What if the Colosseum has to be shut down for repairs, the way Leaning Tower of Pisa was closed for more than a decade all through the 1990s? What losses could it inflict on Italian tourism?

Josephine McKenna, Telegraph UK | 12 years ago

Cruises

Venice’s lagoon is doomed unless it gets a little “intelligent tourism”

An alternative dock is needed for cruise ships before erosion of Venice's main lagoon is further damaged. Venetians, who earn little revenue from cruises or their guests, hope a new bill will help them to regain control.

Skift | 12 years ago

Media and PR

TechCrunch takes its startup roadshow to Rome this fall

Set in the Villa Borghese's Globe Theatre, Italian startups will have the chance to rub shoulders with U.S. counterparts and leaders, as well as learn what a hat tip from TC can do for a young company.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

Tourism means South Tyrol isn’t having an issue during Italy’s recession

This German-speaking autonomous region of Italy has fended for itself for years and now a confluence of smart spending, pristine scenery, and dissatisfaction with Italy's economy has it considering going solo.

Skift | 12 years ago