Executive Summary
Executive Summary
Executive Summary
This report provides an examination of the outbound travel industry in Italy, sector by
sector. Each issue includes five objective and detailed studies on sectors and issues
of interest and importance, across the international tourism industry. The Transport
system from air transport and car hire, to the cruise industry, rail and coach travel.
The Outbound Markets and detailed profiles of the countries leading tourism origin
countries. Market Segments - Key sectors of the travel and tourism industry, i.e.
youth travel.
Accommodation, Leisure and Theme Parks - The performance of the hotel industry,
Travel Distribution and Technology - The travel trade worldwide, including the impact
Contents
Introduction
Tourism has become a popular global leisure activity. In 2008, there were over
922 million international tourist arrivals, with a growth of 1.9% as compared to 2007.
International tourism receipts grew to US$944 billion (euro 642 billion) in 2008,
corresponding to an increase in real terms of 1.8%
In the year 2010, the number of Italian outbound travelers used all three forms
of transportation services used in the country. Italy is a European country so it comes
under EU-Transportation Corporation. The EU Trans Corp. has one train service that
connects every European country. The EURO-STAR rail is the one of the best train
available in whole Europe. Many outbound Italian travelers use this service to visit
England, Germany, Spain and France as