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Laura Alese - Federturismo Confindustria

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Osservatorio Politecnico di Milano: il travel manager è più attento alla sostenibilità

🏖 Hospitality in Italy is expected to grow by 4% in 2024, with inflation significantly impacting prices. Transport costs increased by 10%, while organized tourism is up by 8%, driven by long-haul travel recovery. Sustainability awareness among tourists varies, with 15% in Italy and 37% in the U.S. considering it when choosing services. In Italy, sustainability as a selection criterion dropped from 20% in 2022 to 17%. However, 80% of Italian companies are taking steps to improve business travel sustainability, with 34% reporting on travel emissions, 10% implementing a green travel policy, and 8% allocating a CO2 emissions budget.
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Marriott Bonvoy: i trend dei viaggiatori italiani nel 2025

🏖️ The Marriott Bonvoy study "Ticket to Travel 2025" surveyed 21,374 adults across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, and over 2,000 travelers in Italy. By 2025, 38% of Italian vacationers plan to take more trips than in 2024, 47% will maintain the same travel frequency, and 65% prefer Europe as their destination, with Italy topping the list at 33%. Key priorities include quality time with family and friends (44%), indulgence (43%), and cultural exploration (39%). Young travelers, especially Gen Z, show a high interest in heritage holidays (33%) and bravecations (59%). Italians book their vacations on average 3.5 months in advance, with 39% within two months of departure. Sustainability concerns are rising, with 75% mindful of their holidays' environmental impact, and 57% likely to forgo flying for environmental reasons. Luxury travelers prefer 5-star hotels, personalized service, and sustainability, with 82% valuing it in high-end accommodation. The study also highlights the trend of traveling to emerging destinations with luxury brands, as 70% would be more likely to visit if a luxury brand is present.
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Centro Studi Confindustria: il turismo verso nuovi record di crescita in Italia

🏖️ Foreign tourist spending in Italy increased by 6.9% in September 2024 compared to 2023 and 28.8% over pre-pandemic levels. Domestic tourism, however, declined by 6.5%, leading to a 2.4% drop in total tourist arrivals in the first nine months of 2024 from 2023. Total tourist expenditure in Italy is up to 110 billion euros in 2024 from 108 billion in 2023. The accommodation sector outperformed other services, with a 3.9% revenue growth at current prices. Italy climbed in international tourism rankings, surpassing China and the United Kingdom post-pandemic. The capacity utilization of accommodation facilities reached 51.5% in 2023, up from 49.0% in 2019. Digital bookings for accommodations have increased to approximately 70% in 2023, up from 58.4% in 2019.
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AIDIT: bilancio mediamente positivo sulle vendite relative alle festività 2024/2025

💸 Aidit Federturismo's survey on a nationally representative sample of member agencies analyzing 2024/25 holiday sales shows a moderate satisfaction, with a 50% satisfaction rating at or above 6/10. Key findings: 44.2% find the market lackluster, only 10.3% rate it good or excellent. Influencing factors: product cost increase, especially intermediary packages (73.3%), with agencies using 26.6% direct organization for cheaper client solutions. Price (59%), destination (18%), and services (13%) are top client choice factors. Long-haul trips dominate at 41%, followed by medium-haul (23%) and European capitals (19%). Top destinations: U.S. (over 60%), Tanzania-Zanzibar, Maldives, Thailand, Egypt (nearly 80%), Canary Islands, UAE. Mediterranean cruises are most sold (70%), with USA/Caribbean and UAE cruises totaling 53%. Bookings peaked in September (34%) and October (27%) with over 100-day anticipation, last-minute bookings at 11%. Agencies relied on tour operators (84%), bed banks, and low-cost flights (over 40%), especially in the South. Christmas sales account for up to 10% of total revenue for 40% of agencies and up to 20% for another 20%.
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Jfc: nel 2024 gli introiti della tassa di soggiorno sfioreranno il miliardo di euro

💰 Italy's tax revenue from the tourist tax is expected to reach €976 million in 2024 and is projected to increase to nearly €1.06 billion in 2025, marking a +7.8% year-over-year growth. The increase is attributed to the Jubilee in Rome and the addition of 25 municipalities imposing the tax, totaling 1,315 municipalities. The Lazio region leads with €295 million, a +55.6% increase from 2023, followed by Lombardy (€108 million), Tuscany (€100.3 million), and Veneto (€98 million). For more information, visit: https://www.jfc.it/.
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Banca d’Italia: a settembre è cresciuta la spesa degli italiani all’estero

🏝 Italy's balance of payments on tourism recorded a surplus of €2.7 billion in September, slightly down from September 2023. Foreign travelers' spending in Italy remained stable at €5.8 billion, while Italian travelers' spending abroad increased by nearly 4% to €3.1 billion. In the third quarter of 2024, the surplus was €9.6 billion, approximately 0.4% of GDP, consistent with the previous year's same quarter. Spending by Italian travelers abroad and foreign tourists in Italy grew by around 1% and 3.5%, respectively, with European destinations seeing about a 6% increase in spending.
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Osservatorio Bit/ASTOI: il 60% delle prenotazioni natalizie avviene 90 giorni in anticipo

🏖️ 60% of holiday bookings for 18 December 2024 to 12 January 2025 made 90 days in advance, increasing revenue by 12% over 2023. Average package price at €2,400 per person, average holiday length of 8.2 days. Key tourism generators: China, Germany, United Kingdom, and USA, accounting for 45% of global flows. Emerging markets include Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, and Pakistan. Spain, France, and USA are top destinations; Italy ranks sixth in 2040. Global tourism's top 5 destinations predicted to drop from 30% to 20%. Over two-thirds of global demand focuses on culture, tradition, and local cuisine. Tourism concentrated in four regions: Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, Middle East, and Caribbean. Challenges to be addressed using technological innovations for sustainable growth.
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GRUPPO FS, PIANO STRATEGICO 2025-2029: 100 MILIARDI DI INVESTIMENTI PER ACCOMPAGNARE LA CRESCITA DEL PAESE

🏫 Gruppo Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane unveiled their Strategic Plan 2025-2029 on December 12, 2024, in Rome with CEO Stefano Antonio Donnarumma, President Tommaso Tanzilli, and Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Matteo Salvini. The Plan includes over €100 billion investments over five years and aims for revenue over €20 billion, EBITDA above €3.5 billion, and net income over €500 million. It will enhance service quality, complete infrastructure, and promote sustainable mobility. Operational costs will be reduced by 5%, and over 1 Gigawatt of photovoltaic installations is planned by 2029. The ERTMS will cover 100% of the Core Extended network by 2040, with infrastructural transformations through an investment of €60 billion. Railway infrastructure will receive more than €50 billion investment in ten years, while road infrastructure managed by Anas will get over €40 billion. Passenger transport in Italy is expected to grow by over 100 million, and international passenger numbers are projected to increase by 40%.
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 CONFINDUSTRIA NAUTICA: I RISULTATI, LE SFIDE E LE POLITICHE PER LA BLUE ECONOMY AL CENTRO DELL’ASSEMBLEA ANNUALE DEI SOCI RIUNITASI A ROMA.

🚤 In 2023, the nautical sector's revenue reached a historic high of €8.33 billion, a €1 billion increase from 2022, with export records at €4.23 billion. A Rome meeting on December 12, 2024, highlighted growth normalization for 2024, with positive prospects, especially for the superyacht sector. The forecast for superyachts in 2024 is 75% positive, whereas other segments up to 24 meters see a 60% contraction, with a possible market rebound in spring 2025.
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PARCHI PERMANENTI ITALIANI: APPELLO ALLE ISTITUZIONI PER SEMPLIFICARE GITE SCOLASTICHE E CAMPUS ESTIVI

🎓 In Rome, December 2024, the Associazione Parchi Permanenti Italiani, representing around 250 national parks, expresses concern over bureaucratic hurdles from the new Procurement Code affecting school trips and summer camps. The issues with micro procurement under €140,000 remain unaddressed since the exemption expired on September 30. These regulations could jeopardize activities for approximately 600,000 youths and a €15 million park revenue plus additional indirect income for the 2025 season. The Association urges ANAC for an exemption for school-related micro procurements up to €5,000.
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