Six million and 150 thousand arrivals in Sardinia as of 28 September. With the possibility of exceeding 6.5 million total arrivals , until December 2019, the last season before the pandemic.
These are the first data on landings on the island made known by the regional councilor for tourism Gianni Chessa to the General States of tourism in progress in Cagliari. Present was the governor Christian Solinas and almost the entire council.
"It was a year of great successes - said Chessa - let's continue like this, let's make a system. Sports tourism is very good, now we also insist on archeology".
Between 14 and 15 million visitors in 2022 in accommodation facilities on the island. It is not yet the 2019 figure, about 15.8 million, but the balance of tour operators is moderately positive, according to data from Federalberghi .
"Compared to 2019 - said the regional president Paolo Manca - we are at 90%. For 2023 tourists will be won back one by one because this year there was a great desire to return to the holiday. In a year it will be more difficult. , even if the goal is to repeat the numbers of 2019 ".
More tourists, therefore, but fewer overnight stays: "We lost - says Manca - one night in attendance . The other characteristic of these holidays was that of the last minute and the choice of multiple destinations: these are elements to keep in mind for the next season. ". The trend this year? "Below expectations April and May; good June, July and September. Less good August". But beware of the October alarm: "With the arrival of electricity and gas bills - warned Manca - many hoteliers have decided to close on 30 September".
(Unioneonline / vl)
