Rome, Airbnb and Colosseum

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 enslaved combatants once fought to the death—where they’ll don period-appropriate armor,
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 inviting visitors to partake in a series of mock gladiator battles in Rome’s Colosseum. The event is part of a $1.5 million deal between Airbnb and the Colosseum Archaeological Park that oversees the wonder.
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."
‘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.
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.
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 president of Rome’s Culture Commission, Erica Battaglia, worries that Airbnb’s Colosseum event doesn’t match the historical landmark‘s stature.
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 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."
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 million to support the restoration of the Colosseum, a move the San Francisco company plans to repeat at heritage sites across Europe. The pushback to the Colosseum experience was firm and immediate.
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 renewal of an educational program inside the ancient Roman amphitheater covering the history of the structure and gladiators.
Airbnb's Colosseum gladiator plans ignite Roman controversy
The company Airbnb plans to organize spectacular gladiator fights in the historic Colosseum. Tourists will have the opportunity to personally take on the role of Spartacus, the most famous warrior, and the project also aims to offer educational benefits.
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'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' revive box office with $270M weekend haul
The “Gladiator II” campaign featured everything from a much-debated Airbnb cross-promotion with the actual Colosseum in ...