In a partnership aimed at promoting what it describes as 'conscious tourism,' Airbnb has signed a $1.5 million deal with Rome's Colosseum to sponsor a series of staged gladiator fights. The sponsorship,

Gladiator 2 sees Paul Mescal star as Lucius, son of Russell Crowe's Maximus. He's thrown into the arena to battle for his life under the tutelage of Denzel Washington's Macrinus, who has schemes of his own.

Russell Crowe's character in the first movie, and spend a few hours as a gladiator. What they do in the Colosseum, and in life, echoes in eternity.

Explore the Hypogeum: Descend into the underground chambers where gladiators once prepared for battle. Here, you’ll select armor that matches your gladiator persona, whether as a murmillo, thraex, provocator, retiarius, or contrarete. Your choice will shape your path.

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.

Rome’s iconic amphitheatre will be open to the public at night for the first time ever as Airbnb invites its bravest guests into the Colosseum after dark to train for gladiator glory. In honour of the Gladiator II release on 15 November,

Eight people and their plus-ones will be able to participate in faux gladiator fights after the Colosseum's closing time on May 7-8, 2025.

Airbnb/Daniele Castellaro While Airbnbs are usually synonymous with cozy getaways, a new Icons experience from the homeshare company will let guests follow in the footsteps of the legendary Roman gladiators.