(ANSA) - Rome, August 28 - Thirty million Italians went on
holiday in the summer of 2015, half of which during the month of
August, said the Federation of Italian Farmers (Coldiretti) on
Friday, according to which the data points to an 8% increase
with respect to the previous year.
Eighty-two per cent of holiday-makers chose to remain in
Italy shying away from destinations affected by international
crises and terrorism.
The average holiday budget per person was around 504 euros
per person and according to the report compiled by Coldiretti
and Ixé pollsters, 59% spent less than 500 euros per head, 33%
between 500 and one thousand euros, 3%between one and two
thousand, with just 1% admitting to spending over 2 thousand
euros.
Food shopping was the item that weighed most heavily on the
budget of holiday-makers, surpassing funds allocated to
accomodation.
Less than one Italian out of three chose to stay in a hotel
or a pension, with 36% of Italians opting for their own
properties or the homes of relatives or friends.
30 mn Italians on holiday, 8% up says Coldiretti
59% spent less than 500 euros