Romans, Colosseum and Airbnb

Local Romans not entertained by Colosseum becoming an Airbnb
The Roman Colosseum is a battleground again. The New York Times reports that local Romans are none too happy about Airbnb moving in and putting a lockbox on the front door of the 2000-year-old amphitheater.
Romans Are Not Happy With Airbnb’s New ‘Gladiator’ Experience at the Colosseum
Airbnb is hosting a real-life Gladiator experience at the Colosseum, and locals are not entertained.
Gladiator for a Night at the Colosseum? Some Romans Are Up in Arms.
An initiative by officials at the monument in a partnership with Airbnb has prompted an outcry among those who feel it will demean a cultural treasure.
Airbnb Plans to Host an Immersive ‘Gladiator’ Experience in the Colosseum, and Politicians in Rome Are Furious
The short-term rental giant will help pay for the Colosseum Archaeological Park’s educational programs in exchange for use of the monument
Gladiator Training at the Colosseum? Airbnb Partnership Draws Criticism
A partnership between the Colosseum and Airbnb is causing a stir in Rome. The historic monument is offering a select group the chance to experience "gladiator training" inside its walls, an initiative many locals say undermines the cultural icon.
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.
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Airbnb, Paramount Pictures team up on free 'Gladiator II'-themed Colosseum experience
Airbnb is teaming up with Paramount Pictures ahead of the release of "Gladiator II" to offer an experience where some visitors will be able to go inside the Colosseum after dark for a special ...
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Airbnb Is Renting Out the Colosseum for Up to 16 Lucky Guests to Live Out Their ‘Gladiator’ Fantasies
In partnership with Paramount Pictures ahead of Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II,” Airbnb is opening the doors of the famous Colosseum in Rome to up 16 guests for an unforgettable after-dark ...
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Are you not entertained?! Colosseum available on Airbnb for ‘Gladiator' experience
Guests, or "daring warriors" as Airbnb calls them, will be invited inside the Colosseum after sunset. There they will explore the area where gladiators prepared for battle thousands of years ago.
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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 ...
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‘We are not Disneyland’: Outrage in Rome over Airbnb ‘gladiator’ battles at the Colosseum
On one side of the arena is holiday rental giant Airbnb and the Colosseum Archaeological Park, which oversees the ruined structure, which is one of Rome’s most visited attractions. The two ...