A nationwide survey released on 3 April by Confturismo-Confcommercio and SWG forecasts that more than nine million Italians will take at least one overnight trip during the Easter break, generating up to €5.5 billion in turnover. Domestic destinations dominate: 84 % of respondents will stay within Italy, while only 7 % plan travel beyond Europe—a pattern attributed to conflict-related security fears and higher airfares. Federalberghi notes that Italy’s image as a safe destination is shielding the hospitality sector from deeper demand shocks, although overall volumes are slightly below 2025 levels. Tuscany and Campania lead the wish-list, and three out of four travellers will go by car, an indicator of continued reliance on private mobility even as rail capacity grows. Confturismo warns that travel-agency cancellations linked to Middle-East hostilities have already cost nearly €100 million, underscoring how geopolitical risk can spill over into outbound leisure and corporate bookings alike. Mobility managers should therefore track destination-risk advisories and ensure duty-of-care protocols cover sudden rerouting or repatriation. Weather is providing a silver lining: after a cold snap, forecasters predict mild temperatures reaching 22 °C in the north and 24 °C in central regions, likely supporting last-minute bookings.
Source: ANSA (English edition)
