Hotel federation Federalberghi and pollster Tecnè estimate that 19.27 million Italians—almost one-third of the population—will travel between Christmas and Epiphany. Some 91 % intend to remain within Italy’s borders, signalling robust domestic mobility despite higher airfare and fuel costs.
Business-travel spill-over
Although primarily leisure, the surge will squeeze seat availability on trunk routes used by business travellers returning from assignments or rotations. Rail operator Trenitalia has already added 250 ‘Freccia’ services over the period, while major airlines have up-gauged aircraft on Milan-Rome and Milan-Catania sectors.
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For overseas visitors joining the festive rush, securing the right travel documentation is just as crucial as booking seats. VisaHQ’s Italian portal (https://www.visahq.com/italy/) streamlines visa applications for both inbound travellers and Italians planning side trips outside the Schengen Area, offering up-to-date requirements and concierge support in a few clicks.
For relocation providers the data warn of hotel-apartment shortages in tourist hotspots that often serve as temporary accommodation for transferees. Companies moving staff in January should block rooms now or risk double-digit rate premiums.
The survey breaks travel into three waves: 7.86 million trips at Christmas, 4.5 million at New Year’s and nearly one million over Epiphany. Nearly six million travellers will combine at least two of those holidays, creating prolonged congestion at airports and on motorways.
Business-travel spill-over
Although primarily leisure, the surge will squeeze seat availability on trunk routes used by business travellers returning from assignments or rotations. Rail operator Trenitalia has already added 250 ‘Freccia’ services over the period, while major airlines have up-gauged aircraft on Milan-Rome and Milan-Catania sectors.
For overseas visitors joining the festive rush, securing the right travel documentation is just as crucial as booking seats. VisaHQ’s Italian portal (https://www.visahq.com/italy/) streamlines visa applications for both inbound travellers and Italians planning side trips outside the Schengen Area, offering up-to-date requirements and concierge support in a few clicks.
For relocation providers the data warn of hotel-apartment shortages in tourist hotspots that often serve as temporary accommodation for transferees. Companies moving staff in January should block rooms now or risk double-digit rate premiums.
The survey breaks travel into three waves: 7.86 million trips at Christmas, 4.5 million at New Year’s and nearly one million over Epiphany. Nearly six million travellers will combine at least two of those holidays, creating prolonged congestion at airports and on motorways.
