Tourism - Italy expects 6.5 million holidaymakers from Germany
Italy is expected to welcome around 6.5 million German tourists this summer - the most from any other country. This information comes from a survey conducted and published by the tourism association Assoturismo Confesercenti.
Most Germans are expected to head to the beach or the large Italian lakes, such as Lake Garda, once again this year. South Tyrol, with its mountains, remains popular. In Italy's northernmost region, German is widely spoken.
Italian tourism experts forecast a total of 34.1 million overnight stays by German tourists in the three summer months - roughly a third of all overnight stays. Compared to the same period last year, this represents a 3.5% increase. According to data from the Bank of Italy, Germans spend an average of approximately 123 Euros per day in Italy. Three quarters of them travel by car.
The United States rank second in the list of foreign tourists, with 2.5 million guests. France follows with 2.3 million, and Switzerland and the Netherlands are in fourth place, each with 1.6 million guests. Americans spend the most money in Italy per day, with an average of 210 Euros.
Germans frequently choose Italy for their summer vacations, with over 6.5 million anticipated visitors this year, making it their most popular destination. Many Germans enjoy relaxing at the beaches or the large Italian lakes, such as Lake Garda, during their stay. Furthermore, the northern Italian region of South Tyrol, known for its mountains, continues to attract a significant number of German tourists due to its widespread use of the German language.
