Also this year spring long weekends have seen a boom of en plein air tourists visiting the beauties of our peninsula. APC estimates say that over half a million travellers – approximately 350,000 from Italy and 150,000 from abroad – chose the motorhome solution in these periods, mainly going for secluded villages and lesser known […]
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Hi everyone, I introduce with pleasure ths May APC News, our usual monthly appointment for all those fond of “Tourism in Freedom”, highlighting all the news and events about Associazione Produttori Caravan e Camper current initiatives. Our “Headline item” is about the boom of en plein air tourists during the first spring long weekends, that […]
Last March 29th a new draft law on en plein air tourism was presented at the Chamber of Deputies, Rome. This initiative was strongly backed by MP Tiziano Arlotti (PD) and Gianluca Benamati, PD Whipe at the Economic Development Committee, and was signed by 42 Members of Parliament. A crucial aspect of this bill is […]
Further to 2016 edition, that once again broke all the records, with 127,000+ visitors crowding Parma exhibition ground, the Salone del Camper is back from 9th to 17th September, being the most awaited exhibition in the field in Italy and much more. The goal of APC and Fiere di Parma for this year’s edition is […]
Deadlines are approaching for APC Calls for Tenders promoting en plein air tourism. At its 16th edition, the Call for Tender “I Comuni del Turismo in Libertà” rewards municipal Administrations by financing the construction of new multifunctional and environment-friendly motorhome areas integrated with the territory, according to the eco-sustainable development model, still respecting the peculiarities […]
Hi everyone, I am thrilled and honoured to welcome you all to APC monthly appointment with March 2017 APC News – my first one as a newly elected President. In our “Headline item” we will start precisely from the elections at APC, introducing our new President, new Treasurer and Vice-President. We are also mentioning the […]
From 1st February 2017, Simone Niccolai is the new President of APC. The Managing Director of the company Luano Camp Srl, owner of the trademark “Rimor”, has convinced all APC members thanks to his experience and expertise in the field. Well-known for over 20 years as one of the entrepreneurs in the caravanning field, Niccolai […]
APC has always supported and promoted stopping areas. And it does it actively by sponsoring their use and financing new projects in its yearly Calls for Tenders. And even beyond: to really help those who want to build a stopping area, APC presents the new edition of the design&build Guide. The manual is available online […]
The deadline to submit an application for the Call for Tender “I Comuni del Turismo in Libertà” is next April 10th, 2017. At its 16th edition, this APC initiative rewards the best multifunctional motorhome areas projects by funding their construction with a contribution of Euro 20,000. What’s new in 2017 edition is the “Comuni Terremotati […]
Funded by APC, this motorhome stopping area in north of Cerchiara di Calabria, in the province of Cosenza – is equipped with toilets and showers, washtubs and sinks, a camper service station and electricity hook-ups for up to ten motorhomes. In a strategic area for campers in motorhomes, the Cerchiara di Calabria stopping area is […]
Once again, the Fiat Ducato won the title of Motorhome Chassis Base of the Year. Indeed, 2017 marks the tenth consecutive year that this prestigious award, run by the German trade magazine Promobil, has been conferred on this Turin-manufactured vehicle. Promobil has been busy highlighting trends in the motorhome industry for over 25 years. The […]
Jointly with PleinAir magazine, Sicily Camping Tour, FIAB and Agriturist, our association has designed an equiped route for tourism in freedom, from Siracusa to Mozia (near Trapani), that will be launched in spring 2017. This Camper Tour is a route on the Rotta dei Fenici (or Phoenicians’ Route), a Council of Europe Cultural Itinerary spanning […]