In view of the holidays, an estimated 17 million Italians will be traveling between Christmas, New Year's and Epiphany, an increase of one million compared to the November forecast.
Six out of ten travelers will remain in Italy, with a total expenditure of over 8 billion euros. New Year's Eve stands out as the period of greatest expenditure, with an average value of 390 euros per person and almost 9 million travelers.Article Key Points
Destinations and Preferences
Significant data emerge from the Confcommercio Tourism Observatory in collaboration with SWG: holidays abroad double compared to 2022, with Spain at the top of the list, followed by France and Great Britain. For New Year's Eve, 27% of Italians will choose a large city or a city of art, while 23% will opt for the mountains.
Stays and Motivations
Among those who choose a holiday of at least 5 nights, a quarter will go abroad. Short stays predominate, with 52% of those leaving for the Epiphany long weekend planning no more than 2 nights. Among those who will not travel, 20% attribute this choice to economic reasons, while 13% link it to the lack of holidays.
Article published on 26 December 2024 - 16:02
It's interesting to see how people travel so much during the holidays, but also a little worrying about the rising costs. Holidays abroad are on the rise, but I don't know if everyone can afford it.