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ENIT – Italian National Tourist Board REPORTS OVER 400 THOUSAND AIR PASSENGERS IN ITALY FROM SOUTH AMERICA 900 MILLION EURO SPENT IN ITALY BY BRAZILIAN, MEXICAN AND ARGENTINIAN TRAVELERS "In 2023, Latin Americans traveling to #Italy will increase by +58.4% compared to the previous year. The number of overnight stays and tourist spending are also growing, by +44.8% and +83.0% respectively. The greatest contributors to the increase in revenue are travelers from #Brazil (36.1%), #Mexico (20.8%) and #Argentina (19.3%), whose overall expenditure represents 76.0% of the total. The revenue linked to #leisure #travel in Italy from these 3 markets amounts to 900 million euros, increasing by approximately +80% over 2022 and accounting for 64.2% of the overall revenues." "In 2023, approximately 404,000 air passengers arrived in Italy from the main Latin American countries, an increase of +52.4% on 2022. The greatest concentration of arrivals occurs in late spring between May (11.0% of total flows) and June (10.5%) and in the months of July (11.3%) and September (12.1%)." "82.5% of bookings are for return flights. People travel mainly as a couple (37% of bookings) and in Economy class (85.0%). In detail, these are 202,000 airport flows from Brazil (+52.0% on 2022), with approximately 120,000 from Argentina (+56.7%) and 64,000 from Mexico (+46.7%)." "In the first 4 months of 2024, there were 102,000 passengers confirmed from the three Latin American countries, with an increase of +1.5% with regards to the same period of 2023. The booking window is 85 days for a stay in Italy of 20 nights. 56.0% of bookings are made by Brazilians (Source: ENIT Research Office on The Data Appeal Company data, bookings via #GDS)." https://lnkd.in/dy4geGGh #brazil #italy #tourism #dataanalytics EMBRATUR - Brazilian Tourist Board Braztoa Mariana Aldrigui Marina Simião Fabio Montanheiro Nascimento Maria Elena Rossi

Greece is at a pivotal moment in its tourism development, shifting focus towards sustainability and higher-value travel experiences. According to Guida Viaggi, Greece aims to balance growth, as visitor demand increases, while preserving its rich cultural heritage and natural landscapes. More on this analysis https://buff.ly/3BzVOCt #travel #tourism #dataintelligence #TravelTechnology #Mabrian

Last week, FareHarbor had the pleasure of participating in TTG Rimini 2024, one of the key events for the tourism sector in Italy. During the event, we had the opportunity to connect with industry professionals, discuss the latest trends, and explore new opportunities to innovate and enhance the travel booking experience. According to a Confcommercio-Imprese per l'Italia analysis, the Italian tourism industry continues to record impressive figures. 📌 In 2023, the tourism balance sheet showed a net surplus of over €26 billion, and in the first seven months of 2024, there was a further 2% increase. 📌 This summer saw almost €12 billion spent by foreign tourists, highlighting Italy’s growing appeal. 📌 While domestic tourism saw a slight decline in local visitors (-0.8% over the summer), international arrivals compensated with a 4% increase. 📌 Overall, a 1.6% growth is forecasted for the summer season of 2024. 📌 Autumn projections are just as optimistic: over 58% of hotel rooms for October have already been booked, and demand for November and December is strong, with 45% of rooms already sold. We are excited to contribute to this success and work together with our partners to make travel experiences even more memorable! ✈️✈️✈️ #Fareharbor #TTG2024 #ItalianTourism #TravelTech #Rimini #DigitalTourism

Valencia & Lanzarote - Spain | Projections towards a new Sustainable Tourism Model Valencia, third Spanish city awarded as European Green Capital 2024 and Lanzarote, beautiful island in the Canary archipelago, the first destination in the world to have obtained the Biosphere Responsible Tourism certification, together establish Spain as one of the most advanced points about green tourism at international level. The director of Visit Valencia, guest at the Spain Talks in Milan commented that to celebrate the title awarded the city is part of a continuation this year with the intention to extend the Turia Garden by a further kilometer and a half. The gardens are a huge green space ideal for walking, cycling, enjoying recreational areas that was once the bed of a river and it is today with a green space of over 9 kilometers one of the largest urban natural parks of Spain. The city's goal is to move cruise landings away from 2026, although the latest Strategic Tourism Plan 2024 - 2028 has recognized the enormous contribution of visitors produced by the segment with a forecast of 820 thousand cruise passengers in 2024 with an increase of + 90% compared to 2019. The presence of the airline Ryanair has increased arrivals at the Valencian Airport of Manises by 20%, making it likely to exceed 10 million passengers during the season. The Director of Tourism Lanzarote has stated that the commitment to sustainability implies the recognition of a limit of access and currently it is the citizens themselves who claim it. As significant note In 2023, Lanzarote welcomed 2.69 million foreign tourists which led to a staggering 7,500 holiday homes. https://lnkd.in/dvd9gtsR

Lyon – France Very encouraging figures and data in incoming tourism for a positive future Lyon the largest center in the Auvergne – Rhone Alps region, a city of France with a notable historical past and a national cultural hub is benefiting significantly from the recovery of tourism. Positive notes had already been found in 2023 with 9.4 million of business overnights (+12% compared to 2023 were recorded, including 5.4 million today (+11% compared to 2023 and a +2% compared to 2019 a year which was pretty positive) spent in the city hotels. The pandemic and the consequent resulting crisis it already seems to be part of the past with a notable increasing and huge recovery in incoming to Lyon, all that is due to the events celebrated and the authentic driving force of the exhibition sector according to the statements and data of the director of ONLYLYON Tourism et Congres Virginie Carton. Lyon establishes itself as the second French center for the planning of conferences, meetings, conventions and the organization of events for professionals from different sectors with a hotel capacity of almost 20,000 rooms.  According to the data recorded, 75% are tourists from the national market and 25% come from abroad mainly linked to business trips, niche which is constantly the strength of leisure tourism which reaches peaks of around 60%. In the last year almost 1 million visitors have used services provided by local incoming operators for the reasons mentioned above as the second French hub in the MICE segment, cultural visits, city sightesing, Lyon City Card, museum entrances and much more are also date very encouraging for very interesting proposals in theme of cultural tourism. Lyon is preparing to challenge the tomorrow with a very positive spirit with the intention of increasing the number of overnight stays and the duration both on the business and cultural tourism side, increasingly showing a very attractive offer and new attractive proposals for the future.   Link : https://lnkd.in/ecaHQDeP

Why #dataintelligence is the first step to make strategic decisions in #travel & #tourism? Angèle Bastiani, president of Agence du Tourisme de la Corse, explains in this interview in CORSE NET INFOS how data intelligence and #traveltechnology is helping this tourism bureau in building their promotional strategy and sustainable tourism policies, exploring new segments, and beating seasonality. In #Mabrian, we are proud to be part of Corsica’s endeavor to develop their tourism planning! Learn more: https://buff.ly/3UMogbC

🌿 Embracing sustainable travel 🌿 🏞️ 80% of French explorers seek less-crowded destinations, as revealed by a recent OpinionWay study. Bali's €10 tax on foreign visitors to preserve culture and the environment aligns with this eco-conscious shift. ❎ With 52% supporting visitor quotas, inspired by successes in the calanque de Sugiton and Brehat Island, responsible tourism gains momentum. Notably, 83% express a readiness to explore off-the-beaten-path locales, and over 60% are willing to limit annual travel. 🌐 The study indicates a rising preference for "slow tourism," with 72% ready to venture beyond traditional tourist spots. As responsible travelers, let's make mindful choices for a sustainable and enriching travel experience. ✈️ #SustainableTravel #ResponsibleTourism #TravelTrends https://lnkd.in/ehcBtWbp.

Discover the epitome of luxury living in Marbella, where the stunning Costa del Sol awaits you with open arms. From record-breaking international flights to groundbreaking innovations like drone taxis, Marbella is the ultimate destination for an exclusive escape. Ready to explore why Marbella is the new hotspot for the world's elite? Since the inauguration last summer of direct flights from New York City to the enchanting city of Malaga, the international connection to Marbella has been significantly strengthened. This development marks a transformative shift for the Costa del Sol, impacting both tourism and the luxury real estate market. Embrace the future with Marbella's innovative passenger drones, promising quick and scenic journeys from Málaga to Marbella by 2030. This cutting-edge service will elevate the travel experience and boost the region's appeal. The arrival of foreign tourists at Malaga airport confirms a reality that is evident: the Costa del Sol is an acclaimed destination. https://lnkd.in/dD-Adt9a Read the full article now! #LuxuryLiving #CostaDelSol #LuxuryTravel #RealEstate #InvestmentOpportunities #MediterraneanLifestyle

Barbados Tourism Marketing Invests in the Italian Market Barbados Tourism Marketing is investing with great interest in the Italian market by establishing collaboration activities with Tour Operators working in outgoing to promote the Caribbean country as a major product. The country belonging the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies, known for being the easternmost of the Caribbean islands, wants to offer Italian tourists unique experiences, high quality services, stays in the name of maximum comfort and with the main objective of making the destination known in depth and detail. Linked to all that, in the first half of 2024 BTMI has planned and organized various roadshows, fam trips, webinars of considerable interest allowing 30 Italian agencies to discover Barbados with educational events that have given the opportunity to visit numerous accommodation facilities, make excursions and activities, check the efficiency on site and discover the many options existing on the Caribbean island. Thanks to the commitment and investments in the formation of the trade, Barbados is enjoying considerable success among Italian travelers and a very significant figure detected with statistical data informs that in the first four months of the year bookings to the Caribbean country have increased by 60%.

Planning a holiday in Greece? Discover how to explore this ultimate holiday destination on a budget with tips from the travel blog Girandoperilmondo.it. #holidayplanning #holidaysinGreece #travelinspiration #travelblogging #traveltips #travelpalnning #traveldestinations #exploretheworld #travelblog #girandoperilmondo