Italy: Draghi reopens tourism

Brussels 14.05.2021 “Our goal is to reopen Italy for tourism, domestic and international,” Italy Prime Minister Mario Draghi said as he answered questions from Parliament on Wednesday, May 12. “The pandemic has had vast economic effects on the tourism industry and we’re working to get it going again as soon as possible and in maximum…

Italy: “blue” water beaches at rise

The number of ‘blue flag beaches’ or resorts with great water and facilities rose to 183 this year from 175 last year, the Danish-based Foundation for Environmental Education announced. Liguria east of Emilia Romagna, south of Lombardy, North of Tuscany, fabulous Italy vacation destination click video https://t.co/K1RORZpboP — ItalianTourism.us (@ItalyTravel) May 5, 2019 Liguria led…

Leonardo da Vinci 500 anniversary

Loire Valley is preparing to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci. Marcel Duchamp coined a legendary art historical pun with 1919's 'L.H.O.O.Q, Mona Lisa With Moustache.' pic.twitter.com/fIXHwwJh65 — Saatchi Gallery (@saatchi_gallery) April 28, 2017 From January to December 2019, over 500 cultural events have been scheduled, including exhibits, performances, concerts…

Venice assesses water damages

Venice Governor Luca Zaia reports billion euro damages the storms and floods have caused to one of the most famous touristic sites in the world. The similar problems accrued in Liguria region, where hundreds of yachts were smashed into pieces at Rapallo marina harbor. However today the majority of museums reopened. Liguria and Veneto mop…