Laura Alese - Federturismo Confindustria

🏖 European Travel Commission's research finds Europeans planning longer stays with higher budgets despite a 3% drop in overall travel intent to 72%. Top travel intent countries include Poland (80%), the UK (79%), Netherlands and Spain (75%), Italy (73%), while France (65%), Belgium (68%), Austria and Switzerland (69%), and Germany (70%) are less inclined. Interest in Eastern Europe rises by 3%, while Mediterranean destinations see an 8% dip in popularity. From April to September 2025, 27% plan three or more trips, an increase of 6%, and 42% aim for 7-12 night holidays, up by 11%. Budgets are rising, with 30% expecting to spend €1,501-2,500, up by 7%, and 17% over €2,500. Inflation cost concerns fall from 23% to 17% annually, and personal finance worries drop to 14%, down by 3%. Spending priorities are accommodation (27%), food and drinks (20%), and activities (16%), with younger travelers favoring shopping (15%) and luxury experiences (11%). Southern and Mediterranean Europe remain popular, but interest is declining as travelers seek alternative destinations, with Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Albania, Belgium, and Bulgaria noticing a ~1% rise in interest. Established destinations attract 53% of vacationers, while 35% prefer

🏨 Over 1.7 million passengers expected at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport from Easter until April 27, coinciding with the Liberation Day holiday. Daily traveler average exceeds 150,000, with peaks of 170,000. Popular European destinations include Spain, France, and the UK. The US and Canada lead intercontinental preferences. Full bookings to Sicily and Sardinia highlight national travel trends for both domestic and international tourists. For more information, visit www.adr.it.

🏖 Italy's tourism balance of payments in January 2025 recorded a surplus of €0.3 billion, matching January 2024's figure. Tourism revenue and expenditure grew by approximately 6%, reaching €2.9 billion and €2.6 billion respectively. Over the three months ending in January 2025, there was a modest increase in revenue (1%) and a marginal rise in expenditure (0.3%) compared to the same period in 2024. EU travelers' spending rose by 3.4%, while non-EU spending fell by 1.3%. Italian spending abroad grew in EU countries but dropped in non-EU destinations by 2.5% and -1.2%, respectively.