Airbnb's Colosseum Gladiator Experience Sparks Local Outrage

Airbnb's plan to offer a "gladiator experience" at Rome's Colosseum, in promotion of "Gladiator II," has sparked controversy among cultural officials who argue it trivializes the historical significance of the site. Critics, including Rome's councillor for culture, fear it could turn the monument into a theme park, while Airbnb defends the initiative as a way to support conservation efforts. The experience, which includes historical reenactments and a meal, is set to take place outside regular visiting hours and aims to respect the site's heritage.