About 7.4 million Italians plan to
travel at the long weekend leading up to Liberation Day on
Monday, April 25, said hoteliers' association Federalberghi on
Friday.
Nearly nine in 10, or 89.4% of those who plan to travel
said they will travel within Italy.
Total spending at the weekend on travel expenses is
estimated at about 2.3 billion euros, said Federalberghi, with a
3.3-night average stay and average spending of 313 euros.
"It's an encouraging result that consolidates signs of
recovery in the sector," said Federalberghi President Bernabò
Bocca.
The most popular destination is the seaside (43.6%)
followed by major art cities (21.9%) and the mountains (18%).
Of the 10.1% who plan to travel abroad, 58% will visit
European capital cities.
Nearly one-third (28.6%) of travellers plan to stay at the
home of family or friends, while 26.4% plan to stay in a hotel.
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