Rome, Airbnb and Colosseum

A criticized Airbnb deal will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum
ROME — The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights — albeit staged — for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb that aims to promote "a more conscious tourism."
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 the eyes of the world."
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 bring back gladiator "battles" in Rome for two nights only.
‘We are not Disneyland’: Outrage in Rome over Airbnb ‘gladiator’ battles at the Colosseum
Plans to offer Airbnb customers the chance to take part in gladiator-style battles in Rome’s Colosseum have been decried as an insult to the UNESCO-listed ancient arena.
Airbnb’s gladiator experience at the Colosseum leads to outcry in Rome
Airbnb is giving people a chance to role-play as gladiators as part of a film promotion — to the dismay of some locals.
Roman Colosseum Opens For Gladiator Combat Thanks To Airbnb Icons
For the first time in nearly 2,000 years, the Colosseum returns to its original purpose as a venue for performances.
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 Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II."
Are you not entertained?! Colosseum available on Airbnb for ‘Gladiator' experience
Guests who enter Rome's historic arena will dress in gladiator armor and "face off against your fellow warriors."
Locals Outraged Over Airbnb 'Gladiator' Battles at the Colosseum
The travel experience will allow visitors to "suit up in historically accurate armor and put their skills to the test to determine their fate in battle"
Airbnb is offering wannabe gladiators the chance to play-fight in Rome’s Colosseum. Romans aren’t happy about that
Airbnb might not be able to arrange an overnight stay in the Colosseum, but it will let you fight there. The vacation rental service is offering a unique experience in the historic monument as part of a promotion for the film Gladiator II,
Airbnb’s Free Gladiator Experience At The Colosseum Receives Local Backlash
Some Rome locals disapprove of Airbnb’s 2025 Colosseum experience, inspired by the box office release of ‘Gladiator II.’ The president of Rome’s Culture Commission, Erica Battaglia, worries that Airbnb’s Colosseum event doesn’t match the historical landmark‘s stature.
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