On Tuesday 12 March at 11.00 a.m. Enit signed the memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Medieval Towns, an association of 28 municipalities subdivided into 10 regions characterised by a tangible and intangible heritage regarding the vitally important medieval period. The network's objective is to create an Italian tourism offer hi...

There is no stopping the growth of shopping tourism in Italy. According to the latest data from Risposte Turismo - a company serving the general tourism industry - in 2025 the number of outlet villages and department stores open in our country will be close to 100 (28 outlet villages and 71 department stores), making Italy an ever-growing hub in th...

With the introduction of the Cammino dei Cappuccini ENIT, the Italian National Tourist Board, aims to do more than just offer a spiritual journey: it seeks to breathe new life into Italy’s hinterland, specifically the Marche region, which is often overshadowed by its more famous neighbors like Tuscany and Umbria. Despite being a treasure trove of h...

Italy as an exclusive destination: this is one of the points emerging from the Enit study conducted by Unioncamere. More than 20 percent of foreign tourists choose our destinations expressly attracted by the Italian lifestyle, associating our country with an "allure" of exclusivity. The survey confirms forecasts from the end of July, with a growth...

Luxury tourism continues to experience steady growth worldwide, despite uncertainties related to inflation and rising costs. In Italy, luxury tourism is an important source of economic development for many regions. Tuscany, for example, is a favorite destination for luxury tourists, thanks to its rich culture, breathtaking landscapes and the presen...

An agreement has been signed between Enit and Trenitalia to enhance travel experiences in Italy. In 2022, Italy is back to travel and choosing to do so by train. Last year Trenitalia recorded more than 1 million passengers per day and nearly 400 million trips. Italy is confirmed as a particularly popular destination for foreign tourists, whose purc...

In the first nine months of 2022 italian agrifood export registered a growth of 10.9 percent. In 2021 it had already registered an increase of +18.2% over 2020, reaching a value of $6.5 billion (of which $2.3 in wine alone). The sector alone generates more than 10 percent of the value of our exports to the U.S., with a very positive impact on small...

Hunting for experiences to feel good: this is the trend of travelers in Italy. In the aftermath of the pandemic, the wellness sphere has become more relevant in travel. A trend that emerges clearly among tourists in the Belpaese (winter 2021-2022). "46% of travelers combine sports with other nature-based activities on vacation. And 22 percent pract...

In summer 2022, Italians like zero-mileage vacations: they tend to return to places they have already visited. In fact - according to data collected by the Enit Studies Office - only four out of 10 respondents say they intend to visit a new place. Those who leave tend to choose nearby locations, within their own region (3 out of 10) or in neighbori...

An agreement has been signed between Enit and Trenitalia to enhance the country's tourist attractions and promote Italian localities through Intercity travel. People will be able to travel in a train filmed with eight postcards representing artistic beauties and natural landscapes that can be reached by the sustainable means of transport par excell...