Italy warning as tourists set to be hit by major delays on Saturday | Travel News | Travel

Italy warning as tourists set to be hit by major delays on Saturday | Travel News | Travel

Tourists visiting Italy could face huge delays this Saturday as bus, tram, underground and train operators across the country are set to strike for 24 hours. Starting in the early hours of October 5, regional and long-distance trains operated in Italy Trenitalia, Trenord and ITALO could be impacted, as well major buses, trams, and underground … Read more

Venice plans to ‘double’ daily charge for British tourists | Travel News | Travel

Venice plans to ‘double’ daily charge for British tourists | Travel News | Travel

Venice officials have threatened to double a daily tourist tax after concluding its summer trial. The trial saw day-trippers paying an entrance fee during peak days of five-euro (roughly £4) and was introduced to manage tourist influx during high-traffic periods. During the first 11 days of the trial, an average of 75,000 visitors were recorded daily – … Read more

Tourist leaves followers in stitches with sea view room | World | News

Tourist leaves followers in stitches with sea view room | World | News

A tourist who forked out for a room with a majestic view was left sorely disappointed upon her arrival. Argentine influencer Clarisa Murgia took to video sharing social media platform TikTok to recount her holiday misadventure. The brief clip initially shows a room with a balcony overlooking a stunning panorama featuring turquoise waters, a boat … Read more

Florence’s airport set for huge expansion to double number of passengers to 6m | Travel News | Travel

Florence’s airport set for huge expansion to double number of passengers to 6m | Travel News | Travel

The international airport in Florence, one of the most famous art cities in Italy and the world, is getting a new terminal expected to nearly double the number of passengers travelling through it. The Firenze-Peretola Airport, named after Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, hit a record number of clients last year, when it welcomed more than … Read more

The pretty European city introducing new 2024 tourist ban due to overcrowding fears | Travel News | Travel

The pretty European city introducing new 2024 tourist ban due to overcrowding fears | Travel News | Travel

Venice has announced plans to ban loudspeakers and large tourist groups in a bid to prevent overcrowding in its city centre. The popular holiday spot in Italy sees thousands of tourists each year, with officials planning measures to keep crowds at bay. The move will prohibit tourist groups of 25 and more and will ban … Read more