ItalyUpdate

Capri, the isle renowned for its beauty, presented the first edition of Abitare la Bellezza (Live within Beauty), a festival of contemporary dance organized by the new Fondazione Capri, with a homage to the famous American choreographer Carolyn Carlson where several of her most celebrated works were performed in the magnificent setting of the Certosa of San Giacomo.

The worlds most exclusive chefs are to hold their annual reunion in Rome between the 20 th of 21 st July.

H2C HOTEL, NAPLES

An oasis of calm and a refuge from the noisy and chaotic streets of Naples, the new H2C Napoli Hotel is proving a popular choice for both business and holiday travellers.

The Venice Biennale, one of the worlds most prestigious showcases of contemporary art, can always be relied on to provide news and talking points.

Italys rosè wine producers met at Lake Garda recently to celebrate the EU decision to prohibit the creation of rosè wines by mixing white and red wines together,.....

According to recent figures, the financial crisis has determined a drop in tourism to Italys main art cities and hoteliers are adjusting their tariffs accordingly.

Just days after the Dolomite mountain range officially entered the UNESCO list of world heritage sites, a news-catching initiative has been organized in the Dolomites on the eve of the G8 conference in L'Aquila, Abruzzo, due to open on the 8 th July 2009. 

Bagpipes and harps will echo among the peaks of Monte Bianco during the 9 th to 12 th July 2009, when the 13 th edition of Italys great Celtica festival takes place in the Italian town of Aosta, 

The exhibition Galileo, Images of the Universe from Ancient Times to the Telescope, is on show at Palazzo Strozzi, Florence until the 30 th August.

The British low-cost carrier Easyjet has announced plans to expand its operations in Italy.