THEL bridge of 2 Junethe Republic Day, will move 13 million Italians, who have started traveling again for a few months now. On this occasion, however, most over 87% will remain in the beautiful countryby choosing proximity tourism. And according to the data collected by Trainlinehe registered a 486% increase in the number of train passengers compared to the days between 2 and 6 June 2021 (the holiday fell on Wednesday, not Thursday like this year), with a 56% increase in the number of passengers compared to the week just ended, that of 25-29 May 2022.
Bridge 2 June: many on vacation, but they stay in Italy
Whether it is the sea, the mountains or the city of art, the coveted place will still be as close as possible to your home region. According to the survey by Federalberghi made with the support of Acs Marketing Solutions, of course there will be those who go abroadbut there will not be many, only 13%.
Probably more for the soaring costs than for Covid, now practically no longer considered. In pole position in their choices the great European capitalsbut also the cruise trip.
Longing for a holiday, but close to home. The Italians for the Republic Day, rediscover their country
You go to the homes of relatives or friends
The accommodation will see an affirmation of the home of relatives or friends. The hotel structure follows with 23%, home ownership with 15.2%, i bed & breakfast with 14.8% and the rented apartment with 3.8%. And, as regards the duration of the trip, on average it will be around 4 nights.
Bridge 2 June: great need for relaxation
What appears clear from the survey is definitely a great need for a carefree vacation. Indeed, the main motivation will be rest and relaxation (70.5%), followed by fun (40%). 23.9% of Italians, on the other hand, will take advantage of this opportunity to join the family.
The most popular Italian cities for the bridge
According to bookings made using the Trainline platform, the 10 destinations which will see the greatest growth in terms of passengers compared to the previous week are Rimini where the Rimini Wellnessfollowed by Paris (perhaps to see the disfigured Mona Lisa?) and then Reggio Emilia.
Here is the top 10 of June 2 by train:
1. Rimini (+ 244%)
2. Paris (+ 152%)
3. Reggio Emilia (+ 143%)
4. Salerno (+ 117%)
5. Naples (+ 80%)
6. Venice (+ 78%)
7. Verona (+ 57%)
8. Milan (+ 56%)
9. Florence (+ 45%)
10. La Spezia (+ 45%)
Covid is almost no longer scary
Observing the photograph of the tourist movement of Italians on the occasion of the Republic Day, according to the president of Federalberghi, Bernabò Bocca, “the elimination, albeit partial, of the restrictions imposed by the Government due to the pandemic, represents the fall of the wall of uncertainty, fear, the unknown. Now you really have the feeling of being able to savor a real holiday with carefree ».
More accessible, more enjoyable
A holiday that feels like Italy: «I read this approach as a new trend» continues Bocca «that is what it is more easily accessible it is also more enjoyable“.
Unfortunately, “many remain those who will not be able to leave due to economic problems (34%)»Concludes the president of Federalberghi« a serious problem that politics and institutions must face quickly, taking into account the fact that the holiday is a primary good for everyone, not just for those who can afford it“.
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