Airbnb wants gladiator battles in Rome's Colosseum

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."
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.
A criticized Airbnb deal will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum
ROME — The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights — albeit staged — for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb that aims to promote "a more conscious tourism."
‘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.
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.
Airbnb users to play gladiators in Rome's Colosseum, sparking mixed reactions over $1.5 million deal
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 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,
Airbnb wants gladiator battles in Rome’s Colosseum — but locals are appalled: ‘We are not in Disneyland’
They’re not putting the “glad” in gladiator. 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.
Airbnb’s Free Gladiator Experience At The Colosseum Receives Local Backlash
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.
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Outrage Over Airbnb’s “Gladiator Experience” in Rome’s Colosseum
Get ready, get set, go cosplay as a gladiator and fight a random stranger in Rome’s torch-lit Colosseum — for free? Airbnb will start taking booking requests next week for an “exclusive ...
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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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Roman officials, travel experts express concern with Airbnb's gladiator night at Colosseum
Airbnb and the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum are working with the Ars ... Guests are responsible for their own travel to and from Rome. "Gladiator II," starring Paul Mescal, Denzel ...