Distribuzione e Revenue

🏖️ Italians ended their summer vacations spending over €28 billion on trips, stays, meals, and souvenirs, marking a 12% increase compared to 2023. In summer 2024, 38 million Italians vacationed at least a day, up by half a million from 2023. Preferred vacations were traditional 7-day trips (28%), followed by up to two-week stays (25%). The sea remained the top destination, with 32% staying within their region and 29% traveling abroad, mostly to Europe. Hotels and B&Bs were the most popular accommodations, while 13% used a second home, and 19% stayed with relatives or friends.

🏆 Atlanta tops the global airport rankings in August with 5.2 million seats available, followed by Dubai with nearly 5 million, and Tokyo Haneda with over 4.6 million. London Heathrow and Istanbul complete the top five. The big news is China's comeback, with Shanghai and Beijing ranking ninth and tenth. In international traffic, Dubai leads, followed by London and Amsterdam. Seoul jumps to fourth, while Istanbul and Frankfurt drop two spots. Europe's top airports remain unchanged from 2023, with Rome Fiumicino holding the eighth position and Munich overtaking London Gatwick for ninth.

🏖 In the first six months, Italy's tourism spending increased by 21% from the same period in 2023. Mastercard data revealed that national and international travelers contributed 36% and 64% respectively. German tourists lead Italy's international visitors, followed by Americans, Swiss, British, and French. The latter saw a 22% increase compared to 2023. Veneto region topped international tourism flows with a 32% increase, 71% from international tourists. For Venice, the top five spender corridors in July were Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the USA, and France, with American tourists' spending growing by 12.3% annually. European consumers prioritize experiences, accounting for 22% of total spend, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, with experiences and nightlife expenses in Europe hitting a five-year high of 12%.

🏖️ In August 2024, 18 million Italians chose to vacation despite a 10% drop in departures compared to August 2023. Italy remains the preferred destination, with a third staying local and 29% traveling abroad. Agritourism gains traction among 26,000 national facilities. Food-based tourism generates €10 billion in spending, with 56% of vacationers visiting farms and local markets. Direct purchases from local producers average €10-€30 per person, boosting enogastronomic tourism and sustainable practices.

🏖️ September in Italy is expected to see a tourism boost with 15 million tourists and 50.2 million overnight stays, a 0.6% increase from September 2023. Art cities and rural areas anticipate a 2.4% and 2.1% increase, respectively. However, beach, mountain, and spa locations might see a decrease of 0.5% to 1.2%. The summer quarter saw a 0.7% decline in overnight stays, with a 2.9% drop in domestic demand. Average stays decreased to 3.9 nights from 4.0 nights in 2023. International tourism grew by 1.6%, with foreign overnight stays reaching over 105.1 million. Regional performance varied, with the North West stable, the North East down by 1%, the Center with a 0.8% decline, and the South and Islands down by 0.6%.

💸 In August 2024, the Unione Nazionale Consumatori analyzed Istat inflation data revealing significant price increases, particularly in holiday-related categories. The top five monthly increases include Maritime Transport at 33.8%, International Flights by 16.8%, Domestic Flights at 14%, National Holiday Packages by 13.9%, and Holiday Villages by 6.5%. Annually, National Holiday Packages lead with a 37.4% spike, followed by Olive Oil at 29.6%, and Recording Media up by 13.8%. These price hikes demonstrate the substantial impact of inflation on various spending categories, especially for travelers.

🏨 Puglia airports reported double-digit growth in August, with international traffic up by 22.1%. Over 1.23 million passengers traveled through Bari, Brindisi, and Foggia, marking a 13 percentage point increase. Bari airport alone saw over 826,000 passengers, a 16.5% rise compared to 2023. In the first eight months, Bari and Brindisi handled 7,121,087 passengers, up 8.1% from the same period in 2023, with 3,818,946 on domestic flights and 3,240,710 (a 16.5% increase) on international flights.

📈 Dana Dunne, CEO of eDreams ODIGEO, announced the 2025 fiscal first quarter results showing a 23% year-on-year profitability increase to €36 million, with Prime subscriber base expanding by 32% to 6.2 million, adding 409,000 new net entries. Revenues grew by 4% to €173.5 million, while free cash flow reached €20.4 million, a 35% rise from €15.2 million the previous year. The adjusted net income soared by 145% to €2.6 million. The company anticipates exceeding €90 million by fiscal year-end, more than doubling the previous year’s figures.

🏕 India's Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat aims to place India among the top ten global tourist destinations within the next five years. Currently ranked 39th among 119 nations, India contributes 7.9% to its economy through tourism, compared to the global average of 10.4%. Although 65% of tourist visits are concentrated in just 9 of India's 28 states, there's growing interest in less-known regions, signaling positive trends for the sector's development.

✈ Aeroporto di Palermo surpassed one million passengers in August, with 1.004.073 travelers marking an 11.28% increase from 2023 and a 26.30% rise compared to 2022. August flights totaled 6,975, up 10.64% year-over-year, with international traffic constituting 39.5%. From January to August 2024, Falcone-Borsellino Airport saw over 6 million passengers, a 10.88% increase from 2023, with a 31.88% growth in international visitors.