Italy's antitrust authority has fined a ticketing company and six tour operators nearly 20 million euros ($21.7 million) for ticket hoarding practices limiting access to the Roman Colosseum, the ...

ROME (Reuters) - Italy's antitrust authority has fined a ticketing company and six tour operators nearly 20 million euros ($21.7 million) for ticket hoarding practices limiting access to the Roman ...

The investigation began in July 2023 after widespread complaints that it was nearly impossible for consumers to buy tickets to the Colosseum at official prices online.

Tour operators used bots to hoard tickets, forcing tourists to buy higher-priced options with mandatory services.

A good tour will not only get you skip-the-line access but also bring this incredible place to life. Note: Keep in mind that most Colosseum tours only give you access to the arena floor and upper ...

Italy's antitrust authority has fined a ticketing company and six tour operators nearly 20 million euros (S$29.5 million) for ticket hoarding practices limiting access to the Roman Colosseum, the ...

Italy fines tour operators €20M for inflating Colosseum ticket prices, leaving tourists unable to buy standard tickets at the ...

Italy slaps €20 million fines on ticketing agencies for hoarding tickets and reselling them at much higher prices to tourists ...

Ticketing agencies made it almost impossible to purchase standard-price entry to Italy's most popular tourist attraction.