"Considering the summer climate and the growing desire to travel of Italians and foreigners, autumn could have become the plus in the Sardinian holiday budget". Gian Paolo Pileri, 58, regional president and national vice president of Fiavet (Italian federation of travel and tourism business associations), mixes the concept with annoyance and resignation: "Instead we have no idea what will happen from 15 October to flights to and from Milan and Rome, let alone the reservations for that period ».
How was the tourist season for travel agencies?
«Those who have made incoming , that is, have taken care of bringing vacationers to the island, have started working again, despite the difficulties. Unfortunately, those who organize the travels of the Sardinians remained with folded arms ».
Because?
“Today packages can only be sold for a limited number of destinations: Canada, Dubai and cruises. Jordan - a small share of requests - and, most recently, Aruba, the Maldives, Mauritius, the Seychelles, the Dominican Republic and two locations in Egypt. From November 1st, the doors of the United States should reopen, something will change ”.
The most popular Sardinian areas?
"The Costa Smeralda, San Teodoro, Alghero, Villasimius and Pula, while Cala Gonone and Ogliastra are at the top of the preferences of foreigners and therefore heavily penalized during 2021".
Stop the fear of Covid?
"Not only. Until the green pass became operational, they avoided Italy ».
The autumn?
«A golden age, considering the climate. There are still a lot of people around, also thanks to sporting events that have significantly lengthened the season ».
Criticisms of Sardinian tourism?
«Too much improvisation, even if we face a particular period. Living for the day is not combined with tourism which, on the contrary, is based on careful and anticipated planning. We are already working for next year, to understand each other ».
