Tourists in Italy spent €39.6 billion in 2017 an increase of 6.5% – more than 50% higher than the world average growth of 4.3%, according to major new research released today by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Overall, the total contribution of Travel & Tourism to the Italian economy was €223.2 billion in 2017, once all the direct, indirect and induced benefits were taken into account. This means that 13% of the entire Italian economy is dependent in some way on Travel & Tourism.

Other highlights of the report released today show: Travel & Tourism supported 3.4 million jobs in 2017 (14.7% of total Italian employment) By 2028 almost 4 million jobs in Italy are forecast to be dependent on Travel & Tourism The travel sector grew by 2.7% in 2017, compared to growth of 1.6% in the wider economy Italy is the 6th largest travel economy in the world