16.1 mn Italians travelling over hols

(ANSA) - Rome, December 19 - About 16.654 million Italians will be traveling during the holiday period between Christmas and New Year's Eve, an 8.9% rise on the previous year.
    They will stay outside their homes for an average of 3.8 nights.
    Some 36.4%, however, will take a longer holiday encompassing both the holidays, hoteliers' association Federalberghi said. About 88% of the travelers will remain in Italy at Christmas while the rest will travel abroad.
    At New Year's, 72% will stay in Italy.
    Overall revenue resulting is expected to total 11.6 billion euros, a 17.6% rise on the previous year.