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Pope Francis Boosts Easter Tourism in Rome, Surge of Travelers from Latin America
“Stay home and give the money of your overseas trip to the poor of Argentina,” this was the debut of Pope Francis with regards to faith-driven trips from Argentina to the Vatican. Quite scary for the Roman travel sector, wasn’t it? But things for the Eternal City’s tourism industry are going very well this Easter. [...]
Trade your Skills & Products for a Free B&B Accommodation in Rome: November 19-25 is Barter Week!
The global economic crisis is still having a strong impact on our daily life. The demand for B&Bs and small lodgings is growing as travellers lean towards an informal, friendly and less expensive style of accommodation. Bartering is still very common, owing much of its renewed popularity to Internet. The popularity of bartering websites has [...]
Hit by the Crisis? Don’t Worry, B&B Barter Week Will Make Your Rome Holiday Dreams Real!
The global economic slowdown is really having a strong impact on our daily life and on the tourism industry. The demand, by world travellers and holiday-makers, for B&Bs and similarly small lodging organizations is in large increase, as a clear signal of a trend that is growingly leaning towards an informal, friendly and less expensive style [...]
B&B Barter! How to Have an Accommodation in Rome Without Paying!
Not only in the low seasons. Some Roman B&Bs are willing to host visitors in exchange of goods or services all year long. Last year we wrote about the National Barter Day event taking place every November and we are now delighted to tell you that barter is always possible in certain Bed and Breakfast [...]
Rome’s Tourism Sector Jumps Nearly 10% in 2011 As Italy Dives Into Financial Crisis
Do you remember the tourism tax so many people wrote and complained about in January? Its impact was nil. Well, we never posted anything on it as we knew it was a marginal issue and we thought it was used by some just to shed a bad light on Rome. The summer is well on [...]
Stay for Free in a B&B On March 5: Italy’s Bed And Breakfast Day!
A free night stay in a bed & breakfast in the middle of Carnival! It’s not a joke, the Bed & Breakfast Day that this year occurs in the middle of Carnival, the first week-end of March. Right between Thursday the 3rd and Mardi Gras, the very peak of Carnival. The initiative, at its fifth [...]
The crisis is driving you crazy? There is B&B Barter Week Until Nov 21
The global economic slowdown is indeed having a strong impact on the tourism industry. The demand, by world travellers and holiday-makers, for B&Bs and similarly small lodging organizations is in large increase, as a clear signal of a trend that is growingly leaning towards an informal, friendly and less expensive style of accommodation. The Barter [...]
B & B
If hotels are too expensive for you or you appreciate a more personal touch, Bed & Breakfast can be a good alternative for you. They are usually way cheaper than hotels but of course, offer only a few services. They are often located in quiet residential areas rather than in downtown which can be an [...]
