Articles tagged “rome”

Based on what we saw during Alaska’s investor day in December, expect more routes to Europe and Asia, including London, Paris, Bangkok, and Ho Chi Minh City.

In Italy, key boxes used for self-check-in at short-term rentals symbolize overtourism to some locals. Some vigilantes have been sabotaging them. So officials are promising stronger enforcement of existing regulations to curb excesses.

As cities around the world deal with a major influx of tourists, get ready to see more short-term rental restrictions, tourist taxes, and reservation systems for some of the most popular destinations.

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

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.

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

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

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…

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.

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