Articles tagged “italy”

Considering the high rate of home ownership in Italy, the situation is not as dire as it may seem, and definitely as dire as years of political apathy and corruption would lead one to believe the situation could be.

The project is modeled after Spain’s Paradores, 25 of which were recently shut down indicating not even they were safe from the recession. The Italian project might provide a tourism boost, but won’t be a saving grace.

At least in the short-term, heightened interest in travel to Rome could be huge, and that could be propelled by the excitement in Argentina about their fellow countryman being tapped for the papacy.

It’s been an extremely tough year for the cruise industry, but things seem to be looking up for 2013 with bookings back on the rise, ships still being built, and a new global trade association in the works.

The cuisine offered in France, Spain, and Italy is enough to get tourists from around the world to book a ticket and lists like this serve to fuel future tourist’s plans.

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.

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.