Rome, Airbnb and Colosseum

Outrage ensues in Rome over Airbnb's gladiator 'battles' coming to Colosseum
He also said that he hopes the deal will come to an end, but that Airbnb will still donate the $1.5 million to the restoration of the Colosseum to show that the company is still "a friend of Rome, protecting its unique artistic heritage without ...
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,
‘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.
Scorn greets Airbnb deal to bring gladiator ‘fights’ to Rome’s Colosseum after 2,000 years
As Gladiator II hits cinemas, Airbnb and guardians of the Roman ruin team up to offer faux fights there under a deal decried as ‘a disgrace’.
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.
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.
Clash swords in Rome’s Colosseum with Airbnb’s new live Gladiator experience
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Airbnb promotion will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum
A new deal between Airbnb and the Roman Colosseum will let eight people and their plus-ones participate in faux gladiator fights at the ancient amphitheater.
Airbnb ‘Gladiator' Night at Roman Colosseum Raises Alarms with Italian Government
The event is held in conjunction with the upcoming release of Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II" movie-an anticipated sequel to the earlier 2000's "Gladiator" film.
Gladiator ‘Battles’ to Return to Rome’s Colosseum in Airbnb Partnership
"The Colosseum is a symbol of Rome’s past, not an amusement park," he said. Others see the partnership as a sign of growing corporate influence over cultural landmarks. Salvator
Airbnb’s Colosseum Gladiator Experience draws outrage
The event is part of the promotion for Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator II', but locals fear it trivializes the monument's heritage.
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Rome Colosseum gladiators again? Criticized Airbnb deal makes staged fights a reality
"Airbnb and other platforms offering short-term rentals ... "If they start to touch sacred monuments such as the ...
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Airbnb invites guests into the Colosseum for a gladiator-style experience
ROME, Italy (WKRC) - The Roman Colosseum will see action for the first time in almost 2,000 years thanks to Airbnb's new sweepstakes, but some have called the event "demeaning" and "a publicity ...