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Airbnb Plans to Host an Immersive 'Gladiator' Experience in the Colosseum, and Politicians in Rome Are Furious
Next spring, travel company Airbnb will welcome 32 lucky people into the Colosseum—the ancient Roman amphitheater in which ...
Airbnb's idea to hold gladiator battles in Rome's Colosseum isn't going down well with some local lawmakers
Massimiliano Smeriglio, Rome's councilor for culture, objected to Airbnb's idea, saying the Colosseum "must not be debased in ...
Airbnb’s Free Gladiator Experience At The Roman Colosseum Sparks Local Backlash: ‘We Are Not In Disneyland’
Some Rome locals disapprove of Airbnb’s 2025 Colosseum experience, inspired by the box office release of ‘Gladiator II.’ The ...
A criticized Airbnb deal will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum
Under the deal announced last week by Airbnb and the Colosseum, the sponsorship by the short-term rental giant will cover the ...
Outrage ensues in Rome over Airbnb's gladiator 'battles' coming to Colosseum
The Colosseum and Airbnb are facing backlash from some Italian officials and residents after announcing a partnership to ...
Airbnb wants gladiator battles in Rome’s Colosseum — but locals are appalled: ‘We are not in Disneyland’
Airbnb has drawn plenty of ire in Europe of late, but now the short-term rental giant has outraged local lawmakers after ...
Roman officials, travel experts express concern with Airbnb's gladiator night at Colosseum
Airbnb is offering two free nights of entertainment at the Roman Colosseum next year in conjunction with the release of ...
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Airbnb Faces Backlash for ‘Demeaning’ Gladiator Colosseum Experience
Created in partnership with Paramount Pictures, the exclusive gladiator offering follows on from Airbnb’s donation of $1.5 ...
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A criticized Airbnb deal will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum
The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb ROME -- The ancient Roman Colosseum will be ...
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Outrage Over Airbnb’s “Gladiator Experience” in Rome’s Colosseum
Airbnb will start taking booking requests next week for an “exclusive gladiator experience” to be held in the Colosseum next spring, sparking outrage among some Italian officials who say the event ...
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Airbnb wants gladiator battles in Rome’s Colosseum — but locals are appalled: ‘We are not in Disneyland’
The event is part of a $1.5 million deal between Airbnb and the Colosseum Archaeological Park that oversees the wonder. Massimiliano Smeriglio, Rome’s councilor for culture, accused the bash of ...