For Ferragosto 2026, the seaside is still the winner, but mountains, lakes, and nature holidays are also gaining traction. Between short breaks, trips abroad, and returns to beloved destinations, here's how Italians' vacations are changing.
Traveling this summer is more expensive: from restaurants to accommodations to transportation, the main holiday expenses are increasing compared to 2025. Istat thus photographs a more expensive summer for those who travel.
24,2 million Italians are staying home for the holidays: Federalberghi is proposing corporate welfare and holiday vouchers to support those who opt out for economic reasons.
The great summer exodus is in full swing: Saturday, August 8th, is expected to see a peak in holiday departures, with black flags on the roads. Heavy traffic, extreme heat, and still-expensive fuel prices will accompany the pre-August holiday weekend.
Higher living costs, widespread price increases, fuel increases, higher bills, stagnant salaries and inflation are affecting the choices of Italian families: according to Federalberghi, in 4 years there has been an 18% increase in those who admit they cannot afford a holiday.
The 2026 summer exodus begins: traffic is expected to increase on Italian highways due to the August holidays. A black stamp for departures is expected on Saturday, August 1st, while peak travel is expected between the 7th and 9th.
Italy is confirmed as the most popular summer destination for Europeans in 2026: 54% choose it for holidays among cities of art, villages, culture and food and wine, ahead of Spain and Greece.
Seaside resorts are becoming increasingly expensive: beach resort prices are expected to rise by 6% in 2026, and 24% in five years. Alassio is the most expensive, Lignano the cheapest. Beach resorts are becoming a luxury for Italian families.
The initiative is called "On Vacation, for Real" and is aimed at a family and a group of friends, both of up to 10 members: the first week up for grabs is from August 23rd to 29th, the second from August 1st to 7th…
According to the Piepoli Institute, caution is growing in travel choices: domestic destinations are leading the way, budgets are more controlled, and Rome remains the main tourist destination.
Blue Flags 2026: 257 municipalities, 525 beaches, and 87 tourist ports awarded. Liguria leads the Italian rankings. Here are the latest updates, announcements, and a complete list.
The 25th edition of the Ipsos-Europ Assistance Group Holiday Barometer paints an encouraging picture for tourism, even as concerns about safety are clearly growing. 90% of Italians travel at least once a year.
Over 7 million Italians are traveling for the May Day long weekend, mostly within Italy. Short stays, controlled spending, and 6,5 million passengers are expected on trains, with FS strengthening its offerings.
The conflict in the Gulf is driving up fuel costs and is immediately reflected in flights: higher prices, fewer options and increasingly expensive holidays.
The growing saturation of supply, operating costs, local regulations and the volatility of demand are combining to reduce the effective profitability of short-term rentals, giving rise to widespread discontent among managers and a profound reflection…
With good holiday planning, it is possible to multiply the days off: in 2026, 8-9 days of holiday are enough to obtain over 30 days of vacation, taking advantage of long weekends and long weekends.
It will be a more modest New Year's Eve dinner. Total spending is over €2 billion, but the average budget is down 32%. All the data on consumption, regions, and age groups.
Rome, Venice, Florence, and other Italian art cities welcome millions of tourists during the holidays, but more attention will be needed to avoid petty theft. Some tips to avoid surprises.
Up to 14 million travelers are expected for the first true winter long weekend: art cities will be crowded and mountain resorts will be nearly sold out. But it won't be a weekend for everyone, due to the sharp increase in travel costs...
The 2025-2026 school calendar includes holidays that allow for long weekends, but some holidays fall on Saturdays or Sundays, limiting the possibility of extra days off.
In the first half of 2025, the vast majority of lawsuits over unused vacation time awarded to employees, requiring employers to provide financial compensation.
In the most extreme cases, a week's August vacation can cost as much as a house. But the high cost of vacations weighs on everyone: compared to pre-Covid, flights, hotels, beaches, and restaurants are seeing double-digit increases.
Summer holidays, according to Confcommercio estimates: 18,1 million people will travel in August. 70% will remain in Italy, and the overall estimated spending will be approximately €18 billion. Here are the details on the chosen accommodations, destinations, and…
Summer 2025: relaxation and travel... but also digital scams. From phantom vacation rentals to tampered QR codes, here are the most common scams and practical tips to protect yourself from cybercriminals while on vacation.
In 2024, Italian tourism will see a 5% increase in seasonal workers. The workforce is mainly composed of young people, women and foreigners. Here are the numbers, average earnings and the regions with the highest concentration of seasonal workers
In June, 4,6 million Italians set off on holiday, with a key role played by grandparents who accompany 1,7 million grandchildren, supporting families and tourism in a summer marked by economic limitations
Tourism in Italy is a growing trend but the Bologna Clean Economy conference has shown which aspects need to be improved so that mobility is up to the flow of travellers arriving in the Belpaese
Departures for the June 2nd long weekend: according to Federalberghi estimates, 15 million will leave for a turnover of 7 billion. Seaside destinations are the most popular. The numbers from FS for those travelling by train
Over 10 million Italians and foreign tourists traveling for the May 1st long weekend. Sea, mountains and agritourism in the lead. Total spending of 4 billion euros, with Italy the protagonist of online searches
Over 21 million Italians will travel between April and May 2025, with a 25% increase compared to last year. Vacations will be short and often in the company of a partner. Foreign tourists are also increasing, with growing presences…
Japan has seen an unprecedented tourism boom in 2024, welcoming millions of visitors and cementing its position as a tourism superpower. The influx of tourists, however, is causing problems in cities like Kyoto, which has introduced a tourist tax of…
Italian tourism closes 2024 with a growth of +2,5%, driven by foreign visitors. For 2025, the calendar full of long weekends offers excellent prospects, with Epiphany already marking an initial positive boost
Bridges 2025: the new year will be particularly generous thanks to a favorable calendar. Here are the vacation days and how to best use the long weekends: 33 days of rest with only 6 days of vacation
"The 2024 calendar has proven to be a happy one for tourism for the Christmas holidays", explains the president of Federalberghi, Bernabò Bocca. For 5 million people, a "long holiday" of 11 days
The Blastness platform - with a market share of 33% - equals booking.com for the first time in terms of average hotel bookings in Italy. In the 5-star hotel segment, 34% of stays pass through Blastness
Despite Christmas offering long weekends, holiday bookings are down 4% compared to 2023. Habits are changing: warm destinations, tailor-made trips and adventure are preferred, while cities of art and European capitals are decreasing
Three days of vacation dedicated to art and relaxation. One million people will go abroad, the rest will remain in Italy. Average spending of 462 euros per person
Endu presented the results of a research on sports tourism trends in Italy. 78% of sports travellers choose their holidays based on opportunities to practice physical activity. The sector generates an economic spin-off of 7,5…
One way to experience summer, its hot days and rest is to rediscover these moments through the art of Van Gogh with his work "La Siesta" which best represents calm, silence and the necessary rest from…
This summer, almost half of Italians will not go on holiday due to economic problems. Travelers prefer shorter and more frequent holidays, while financial difficulties make holidays a luxury for many
The State Police has published the calendar of critical days in August with a black mark. Heavy traffic expected on the weekends of 3 and 10 August and during the week of August. Tips for safe driving and…
The new rules in the short-term rental sector, including the introduction of the national identification code (Cin), aim to bring order to a previously unregulated market, with sanctions for those who do not comply with the rules. Here are the details
Italian tourism explodes in 2023: +13,4% in arrivals and +9,5% in presences compared to 2022. Foreigners return as protagonists (52,4%), the North-East does well (almost 40% of presences). Extra-hotel boom. Santanchè: "Now focus on quality tourism"
Summer 2024 is upon us and Italians are ready to travel. Despite the geopolitical and economic uncertainties, the desire for holidays does not diminish. Here are the trends in Italian tourism for summer 2024: nearby destinations, relaxation, discovery of villages and…
The vast majority of Italians will remain in Italy, one in four people will go to the seaside, cities of art are also popular. Spending between 350 and 370 euros per capita
Snow is starting to become a luxury. An average Italian family spends more than 7 thousand euros for a week. The biggest price increases in Veneto. But we don't give up skiing and we look for alternatives: more short stays...
More than twenty artists, more than twenty works, many of which are site specific: the EMOTION exhibition at the Chiostro del Bramante takes the public on a journey of emotions, the exhibition curated by Danilo Eccher is set up at the Chiostro del Bramante…
A 3-day weekend to spend in the name of art and relaxation, millions of Italians already travelling, trips abroad are increasing, spending 432 euros per person
Going on vacation in September? It's convenient. According to Assoutenti, even in the most fashionable places, next month there will be discounts of between 35 and 60%
A red dot weekend for the many Italians who have chosen to go on holiday these days. But that's just the beginning: 77% will leave in August according to Federalberghi
A quarter of Italians have chosen to enjoy a weekend holiday, many who will go to the beach - The per capita budget is over 400 euros, but the weather, price increases and inflation are hindering projects
The twenty-second edition of the Ipsos-Europ Assistance Holiday Barometer has been presented which reveals how the way of traveling in Italy, Europe, North America, Australia and Asia is changing. Despite inflation, Italians do not give up on travelling. Travel abroad among young people is growing. Yes…
INPS has published the first tenders for the 2023 study holidays reserved exclusively for students - Then it will be the turn of retirees and teachers - Here's everything you need to know
Also for 2023, a holiday voucher will be issued up to a maximum of 1.400 euros for stays by 1 November 2023. But not everyone will be able to use it: here's everything you need to know
Price increases and inflation are making themselves felt, but the desire to travel is growing after two years of closures and limitations. The mountain and cultural destinations are the favorite ones. Young people prefer abroad.
INTERVIEW WITH ATTILIO SPECIANI, Milanese immunologist and allergist - There are typically summer situations that are little treated yet recurring and threaten the well-being of our holidays. Watch what you eat. Here's how to best deal with summer problems
After the pandemic, holiday home sales surged by 41%. Purchase and rental prices are also on the rise. Here is the ranking of the most expensive places with Madonna di Campiglio, Capri and Forte dei Marmi on the podium
Between July and September, 27 million Italians are on holiday, while tens of thousands of foreigners will arrive in Italy, prompting the recovery of the sector most affected by the pandemic
Over 15.700 flight cancellations in Europe in August, short-haul ticket sales and ever-soaring prices: 2022 holiday chaos not only for travelers but also for tour operators
As a destination, you stay at home: Italy wins. At the top of the ranking is Puglia, followed by Sicily, Tuscany, Sardinia and Calabria. The Confturismo Confcommercio survey
The Europ Assistance holiday barometer photographs the recovery of tourism in Italy, the rest of Europe, North America, Australia and Asia. It also increases the available budget
An opportunity for the Christmas holidays could be to visit Paris and its exhibitions, among which we point out the immersive exhibition set up at the Atelier des Lumières and dedicated to Salvador Dalì with music by Pink Floyd - open until…
Interview with LORENZO MARAVIGLIA, Director of the San Domenico Palace Four Seasons in Taormina - "We reopened this year and we are achieving very good results" - "We have an occupancy rate of 60-70% but we still lack important portfolios…
Damiano Reale speaks, owner of a large hotel complex in Ugento, in the lower Salento: "Thanks to vaccines, foreigners are also returning and they want to spend -" In February we were already sold out "
The European Green Pass officially enters into force on 1 July - How can you get it? Where to download it? What rules do the destination states have on the first and second dose? Here is all the information you need to travel safely during…
European Commission, Council and Parliament have reached an agreement on the EU green pass which will come into force in July - Here's all you need to know in 4 points
Almost 9 million Italians have already planned their holidays, 80% of whom will remain in Italy - Summer holidays will be essential for tourism - Speranza eliminates quarantine for those arriving from the EU
REPORTAGE ON CHERNOBYL TODAY - A niche but lucrative tourism revolves around the atomic plant that exploded in 1986. Also thanks to a successful TV series, tourists are increasing and with them the extreme offers: from a ride on the Soviet tank…
Those returning from countries at risk have the obligation to undergo a swab, some Regions recommend carrying out tests even after returning from Sardinia - But which exam to take, where and when? Here is a short guide
On the island there is a lot of confusion, widespread panic and scaremongering but managing the first holidays in the safety of the Coronavirus era without letting our guard down depends a lot on all of us: starting from the correct use of the mask
Hotels and flights are suffering as expected (even if the latter are not so bad): Italians at the moment are preferring domestic holidays, with last minute bookings and preferably staying in holiday homes.
The private car remains the preferred choice for 78,3% of Italians for travel - A figure that has increased compared to 2019 according to a survey by Confturismo-Confcommerio - Planes, trains and ferries in line
Puglia climbs the rankings and is positioned in first place, followed by Tuscany and Sicily, among the favorite tourist destinations in our country - According to a survey conducted by Cna Turismo on the most popular destinations by tourists, tourism wins…
According to an Isnart-Unioncamere survey, 86% will remain in Italy, while only 4,8% will go abroad - Of those who leave, more than three out of four people will go to the sea - Sicily is the only region where attendances are increasing
The Maldives are back to tourism - From July 15 it will be possible to visit islands and atolls again - The Ministry of Tourism sets the rules for travelers
The 2019 Large Carnivores Report of the Province of Trento reveals all the secrets about the life of the bear and confirms a certainty: meeting it is almost impossible, and also being attacked. Here's why and what to do if it happens.
From July 1, news arrives that will change everyone's life - From the tax credit on POS to payroll increases, from cash to the holiday bonus, here's what changes
In Taormina there are many fears and concerns for the summer season - The city thrives on foreign tourism, but due to the coronavirus, arrivals are reduced to a minimum and native tourists will not be enough to compensate for…
Agreement with the CAI section of Turin to renovate 16 shelters in Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta and to support their restart - Facilitated supplies to improve safety
The bonus can go up to 500 euros, but not for everyone - There are limits on income and spending methods and to apply you need to download an app - Here, in short, all there is to…
The health and economic emergency has made summer 2020 uncertain: while 10 million Italians are giving up on leaving, 7 out of 10 intend to do so but most within national borders - Here are the results of the Coop and Robintur survey on holidays…
The President of Sardinia opens the island's doors to all tourists but in stages - After the government rejected the health passport, Solinas bends over and imposes mandatory registration to monitor entrances - So many words…
Some countries have reopened their borders to those coming from Italy, others provide for a period of quarantine, in still others those coming from Italy are "unwelcome" - Let's see what the rules for holidays abroad are, country by country
What it is, who is entitled to it, how much it amounts to, how it is spent and how you benefit from the credit: here's what you need to know about the 2020 holiday bonus
