Milan is known as one of the world’s premier capitals of cool. Perhaps less so, however, as a city that also takes its “green” agenda and responsibilities extremely seriously. As for the cool… Milan Fashion Week – one of the world’s big-four annual catwalk extravaganzas (with New York, London and … Read more about Cool Style Combined with Environment-Friendly Lifestyle in Milan
Malpensa Airport Remains the Key Gateway for Tourism to Milan
Nearly 11 million tourists visited Milan in 2019, with Malpensa leading the way as the main international airport servicing the city and surrounding area. According to Italian daily newspaper Corriere della Sera, Milan city and the greater metropolitan area welcomed a total of 10,861,071 … Read more about Malpensa Airport Remains the Key Gateway for Tourism to Milan
Lombardy and Ryanair Join Forces to Promote Italian Region
Regional tourism authorities and Ryanair have launched a series of events and initiatives to promote Lombardy – whose capital is Milan – in the UK market. The main objective of the campaign, dubbed “Try Somewhere New in Lombardia”, is to “highlight the Lombardy region as an exciting and must-see … Read more about Lombardy and Ryanair Join Forces to Promote Italian Region
Milan Number One for Quality of Life in Italy
Back in 1990, Milan ranked a lowly 39th in an annual quality of life index of Italian cities. In 2018, it had risen to top spot, and last year it maintained its number one ranking according to Sole 24 Ore’s authoritative survey. The financial daily highlighted Milan’s business-friendly … Read more about Milan Number One for Quality of Life in Italy
Milestone “Kick-Off” Meeting for 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics
The newly-formed organising committee for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano and Cortina has moved quickly to get to work and convert its “passionate journey to the Games” into a successful event. One day after its formal establishment, members held a two-day orientation meeting with the … Read more about Milestone “Kick-Off” Meeting for 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics
5 Things You Must See and Do on Your Milan City Break
For many people, Milan is synonymous with style. In reality, even though it is true that the city is a global trend-setter for fashion, art and décor, Milan is essentially like any other 21st century European metropolis. Yes, it does have its distinctive cultural traditions, and idiosyncrasies, … Read more about 5 Things You Must See and Do on Your Milan City Break
Malpensa Airport Added to All Nippon Airways’ Global Network
Japan’s largest airline will be including Malpensa Airport in its international network next summer. Milan is one of five cities added to All Nippon Airways’ schedule from Tokyo Haneda International Airport for 2020 – also including Istanbul, Moscow, Shenzhen and Stockholm. Tickets are due to go on … Read more about Malpensa Airport Added to All Nippon Airways’ Global Network
What is the Best Time to Visit Milan?
First of all, if you are not particularly enamoured with icy weather or sticky heat, best to avoid Milan in winter and summer. This applies to most cities and areas, of course, but in Milan average winter temperatures can drop to below freezing, snow is common and the city is also often shrouded … Read more about What is the Best Time to Visit Milan?