ROME — The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights — albeit staged — for the first time in two ...

Massimiliano Smeriglio, Rome's councilor for culture, objected to Airbnb's idea, saying the Colosseum "must not be debased in ...

The Colosseum and Airbnb are facing backlash from some Italian officials and residents after announcing a partnership to ...

Airbnb is giving people a chance to role-play as gladiators as part of a film promotion — to the dismay of some locals.

In a partnership aimed at promoting what it describes as 'conscious tourism,' Airbnb has signed a $1.5 million deal with Rome ...

Plans to offer Airbnb customers the chance to take part in gladiator-style battles in Rome’s Colosseum have been decried as ...

Some Rome locals disapprove of Airbnb’s 2025 Colosseum experience, inspired by the box office release of ‘Gladiator II.’ The ...

The ancient Colosseum in Rome has witnessed some historic battles ... to offer 16 tourists a chance to “unleash their inner gladiator” by booking a free experience at the Colosseum as part ...

Airbnb dangled an unusual possibility this week for fans of history, shields and very long movies: “Suit up and unleash your inner gladiator inside Rome’s legendary arena.” The company is ...

In a partnership aimed at promoting what it describes as 'conscious tourism,' Airbnb has signed a $1.5 million deal with Rome's Colosseum to sponsor a series of staged gladiator fights.