Record numbers continue in the ports and airports of the island , with arrivals approaching 7 million since the beginning of the year, with the end of October .

Therefore, a positive trend for the sector is consolidated, “proving that the objective of a concrete extension of the tourist season is achievable”, the words of President Christian Solinas .

DATA - According to the data provided by the Port System Authority of the Sardinian Sea, 115,587 arrivals were recorded in the Sardinian ports in October (Olbia 67,783; Porto Torres 31,154; Golfo Aranci 10,059; Cagliari 6,591), an increase compared to 2021 (+ 5.4%), but also in 2019 (+ 26.12%) and therefore in the pre-pandemic period. A total of over 2 million passengers arrived from 1 June to 31 October .

In October, 372,326 passengers arrived at the three island airports (Cagliari 200,486; Olbia 102,298; Alghero 69,542), including scheduled and non-scheduled flights, with an increase of 40% compared to 2021 and 10% compared to 2019 . 3 million arrivals, while about 4.2 million since the beginning of the year .

"We have what it takes to aim for a definitive seasonal adjustment and go beyond the consolidated seaside tourism, for a concrete affirmation of Sardinia in the national and international market" adds the councilor for tourism, Gianni Chessa . "The fair season has also resumed and, after the presence of the Sardinia stand at the 'Ttg Travel Experience' in Rimini and a promotional event in Munich, these days we are present at the 'Wtm' in London, while at the weekend, in Milan, we will present 'Sardinia, the land of walks all year round'. We will talk about the island that wants to establish itself as a privileged destination for slow tourism enthusiasts ".

The Milanese appointment is scheduled for Friday 11 and Saturday 12 November at Palazzo delle Stelline , with two days of meetings and discussions with experts to talk about Cammini "as a tourist enhancement tool for the beauty, identity and hospitality of the areas internal and as a possible barrier to depopulation ".

(Unioneonline / vl)

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