They are 10 million tourists on the move for Italy in the four days of the May 1 long weekend, of which 8 million Italians and 2 million foreigners. The economic movement determined by these flows will lead to a total turnover exceeding 4,5 billion. This is certified by a study conducted by CNA Tourism and Commerce among associates throughout our country.
May 10st: XNUMX billion turnover
There are 4,5 million holidaymakers who are staying overnight in accommodation, hotels and non-hotel facilities, the rest have instead decided to opt for second homes or the homes of friends and relatives.
As mentioned, the tourist flows of this bridge will lead to a respectable total turnover, worth over 4,5 billion. According to the survey, adding to these holidays those of 25 April, overall the number of tourists rises to 18 million, for 10 million overnight stays in accommodation facilities and a turnover exceeding 10 billion euros.
Spring bridges: foreign tourists return
To tow the tourist receipts of the May XNUMXst bridge mainly the return of foreign vacationers, characterized by levels of consumption much higher than the average: they generally ensure three overnight stays per capita in accommodation facilities. According to the study by Cna Turismo e Commercio, the strong dollar is pushing in Europe, and in Italy in particular, tourists from United States of America. France, Germany, United Kingdom, Spain, Holland and Ireland are the countries from which the largest number of Europeans is arriving.
Confcommercio: one out of two holidaymakers stays close to home
According to the Confcommercio Tourism Observatory, created by SWG, the vast majority of the 8 million Italians on holiday have chosen a destination close to home: one out of two holidaymakers decided to stay in the immediate vicinity of their place of residence, or in any case within their own region. The remaining half instead move outside the region, but always in Italy, or even abroad, but only in 9% of cases.
Il average budget is 350 euros per person all inclusive, to preferably reach one seaside resorts (30%). Among the domestic destinations, Tuscany, Emilia Romagna, Liguria, Campania and Puglia win, while France, Spain and Portugal climb on the podium of the favorite destinations of those going beyond the Alps.
May XNUMXst: events throughout Italy
From the traditional May Day concert in Rome to the Comicon in Naples. In this bridge, artistic events are multiplied throughout the country, while state museums and archaeological parks open their doors for free to welcome tourists from all over the world. "Outdoor activities, the search for the food and wine treasures of which Italy is full, the desire to "get your hands dirty" in experiential, artisanal or agricultural activities, will constitute other magnets for Italian and foreign tourists", explains the 'Survey of the Cna.
