Italy - The Hospitality Boss

Elegant Italy

From ice-cold, creamy gelato to ancient Italian monuments, Italy will keep you coming back time and again.

Italy is one of the most beautiful countries to visit in Europe, possibly the world… but I would say that because I’m Italian! From wandering the ancient wonders of Rome to exploring the height of artistic achievement in the architectural marvels of Florence; from immersing yourself in the explosion of revelry at Carnevale in Venice, to scaling the vertiginous heights of the twisting Amalfi coast, there is an endless trove of riches to explore.

Ranked 71st by land area worldwide, Italy is home to more Unesco World Heritage sites than any other country on Earth. Whether you are exploring life frozen in time two millennia ago in Pompeii, or wandering the birthplace of St Francis in Assisi, wonders of architecture, nature and artistic achievement are never more than a few steps away.

Italy Facts

From food to landscapes, here are a few things you should know about Italy

DEMOGRAPHIC

Italy covers approximately 116 square miles, including the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. and has a population of nearly 58 million people. There are 20 regions in Italy, all with its own capital city.

HERITAGE

The history’s long. The culture’s rich. But it’s only been a country since 1861! Latins, Etruscans, Sabines. Greeks & Carthaginians. The rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Architecture, art, religion, war. Italy has it all and its influence is global.

FOOD

A meal in Italy is a leisurely and elegant affair, moving slowly from aperitivo to antipasto to first course to second course to dessert. From fines wines and 100 types of pasta, ice-cold gelato and cake, cheese and chocolate, this is a foodie’s paradise.

LANDSCAPES

The landscape of Italy is distinct: majestic mountains, golden beaches, active volcanoes and stunning lakes. There are so many natural landscapes to discover that you’ll have to travel to Italy several times to discover them all.

WILDLIFE

Italy has a variety of ecosystems and houses more than 1/3 of the European fauna. From wild boar mud baths, to hovering birds of prey, groups of roe deer, a porcupine crossing the road, hermit crabs scurrying under the sand, jellyfish and dolphins, it’s all here.