Further to the excellent results of 2015, the caravanning industry in Italy has reached incredible figures also in 2016. With over 5,500 employees in the field and a turnover of 750 Million Euro, our Country confirms to be one of the best European producers: approximately 15,150 motor caravans manufactured in 2016 (+22% compared to 2015) […]
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In 2015, 1 tourist out of 10 in Europe went for campsites and motorhome areas, totalling 84.1 Million arrivals and 375 Million tourists. France, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and Spain are the European countries with the highest number of Tourists in Freedom, including locals and tourists coming from other European countries. On the other hand, […]
Sardinia, Marche and Veneto confirm their role as Regions with the highest ability to attract Tourism in Freedom. The percentage of tourists accommodated in campsites and motorhome areas, compared to the regional demand, is the highest on a national basis. The peak of demand of Tourism in Freedom can be found instead in Trentino Alto […]
Also this year the presentation of the “Rapporto Nazionale sul Turismo in Libertà in Camper e Caravan 2017” will take place in Rome, in the first half of July. This usual appointment has by now reached its 6th edition and gives to APC the opportunity to meet institutions, the press and operators of the sector […]
The Italian sector of Tourism in Freedom is facing an upward trend, and this was confirmed by APC delegates at 23rd MELVI (Meeting of the European Leisure Vehicle Industry), international meeting for all European producers of recreational vehicles, organised by ECF – European Caravan Federation, and held last 18th – 20th May at Deauville Royal […]
APC was not the only remarkable Italian participant to MELVI 2017: Professor Paolo Fiamma, Scientific Director of the University of Pisa DESTeC Department (Energy, Systems, Territory and Construction Engineering), was one of the many prominent speakers attending. Professor Fiamma talked about the research “Il Turismo in Libertà – strategia integrata per lo sviluppo sostenibile del […]
Hi everyone, let me introduce the June 2017 issue of APC News, our usual monthly appointment for all those fond of “Tourism in Freedom”, keeping you updated about news and initiatives on all ongoing activities of Associazione Produttori Caravan e Camper. Our “Headline Item” is dedicated to the presentation of APC “Rapporto Nazionale sul Turismo […]
The stopping area we recommend this month is located within the Parco di Rauccio, in province of Lecce. This new municipal motorhome area combines the expectations of tourists in freedom with the natural inclination to sustainable, ethical and responsible tourism, typical of a protected area such as Rauccio. The Parco aims in fact also at […]
On Friday, April 21st the conference “Sì, viaggiare: sviluppo e occupazione nel distretto del camper” took place in Poggibonsi – capital of the Tuscan ‘motorhome valley’. The area between the provinces of Siena and Florence is one of the biggest European motorhome districts with direct staff amounting to 1,500 units and 4,000 units in the […]
Two are the main events starring APC during the month of April: the first “Commissione Saggi” plenary meeting, organised by ACT Italia, and the renewed agreement with MAEC – Museo dell’Accademia Etrusca e della Città di Cortona (Etruscan Academy Museum and the City of Cortona) – Arezzo. The first plenary meeting of the “Commissione Saggi” […]
2017 welcomes the 16th edition of the Call for Tender “I Comuni del Turismo in Libertà”, rewarding every year the best projects for multifunctional motorhome areas, by financing their construction with a contribution of 20,000 Euro, for each of the four winning project per category. This year an extraordinary category was added: “Comuni terremotati dal […]
After the big success of the last year edition, with over 127,000 visitors attending the exhibition, the Salone del Camper 2017, scheduled for next 9th – 17th September, is getting bigger: the new Salone will take place in a 10% wider exhibition area, compared to past editions. More opportunities to showcase the best of recreational […]