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Outrage in Rome over Airbnb ‘gladiator’ battles at Colosseum

Omaha.com · 2h

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."

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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.

Business Insider on MSN · 10h

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."

Rome Colosseum gladiators again? Criticized Airbnb deal makes staged fights a reality

"It seems to me that the purpose of the Colosseum today is to be a tourist attraction, but not to create an amusement park ...

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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 ...

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