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🏖️ "Made in Italy" is the theme of the third edition of 'Roots-in', the International Exchange of Roots Tourism, held in Matera on November 18 and 19. The event, organized by Apt Basilicata under the direction of Antonio Nicoletti, aims to highlight the role of Italians abroad as ambassadors of Italian culture and skills. It will attract about 80 new international buyers, 150-200 Italian operators, and features participants from 13 Italian regions, 30 workshops with 60 notable speakers, as well as 12 foreign journalists and influencers to widen the event's international scope. The project promotes Italian internal areas in national tourism, with roots travelers preferring longer stays of 7-14 days in less touristy locations.

🏠 Matera to host the 3rd edition of "Roots-in", the International Tourism Exchange of Roots, on November 18 and 19. Organized by Apt Basilicata, in collaboration with Enit, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ita Airways, the event targets over 80 million people of Italian descent globally. The edition emphasizes the link between Italian roots and 'Made in Italy', featuring a forum, workshops, and talks with 60 experts, and a market with 74 international buyers and 150 sellers from 19 Italian regions.

🏠 Faro Capel Rosso on Isola del Giglio, Tuscany, offers a luxury experience on November 23 and 24 which includes helicopter flight, landing at the lighthouse, followed by an encounter with Michelin-starred chef-patron Roberto Rossi from restaurant Silene. The visit features an exclusive dinner prepared by Rossi, an overnight stay, a bioenergetic lesson, and breakfast. New events with different chefs are also planned.

🏖 71% of Italians plan to travel for Christmas holidays, with 38% staying away for up to 3 days, 25% for 3-5 days, 21% for a week, and 14% for 8-15 days. Family vacations are preferred by 46%, while 29% travel as couples, 18% with friends, and 7% alone. Top domestic destinations are Milan, Naples, and Rome, followed by Catania, and Torino. Paris leads in European destinations, followed by Vienna and London. For extra-European travels, New York, Sharm El Sheikh, and Istanbul top the list.