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 […]
Dorina Bianchi, Undersecretary at MIBACT – Ministero dei Beni e delle Attività Culturali e del Turismo was one of the guests attending the presentation of the Rapporto Nazionale APC, held last July 20th at the usual premises of Hotel Nazionale, Piazza Montecitorio, Rome. Ms. Bianchi was the guest of honour together with the rapporteurs Simone […]
When only a bit more than a month is left to the beginning of the Salone del Camper, it’s all a hustle and bustle at Fiere di Parma exhibition ground, where the event is scheduled for next September 9th – 17th in partnership with APC. As usual, there will be something suitable for all tastes: […]
An equipped stopping area has been realized just in the residential area of the town of Latronico, in province of Potenza, thanks to the award of APC Call for Tender “I Comuni del Turismo in Libertà”. Located in a green area overlooking the Pollino Massif and the Mount Alpi, it is equipped with 6 pitches […]
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 […]
Further to giving its contribution to present the draft law on en-plein-air tourism, backed by MP Tiziano Arlotti, and with the precious support of Paola De Micheli, Undersecretary at the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance, APC is glad to announce that the draft law C. 4444 of May includes the amendment 44.03, Art. 44-bis […]
This month in “Talking of …” we will deal with a philanthropic project that would have never seen the light without our favourite vehicle: the motorhome, of course. We are talking about the project by the humanitarian association Lions Clubs International, that, in cooperation with Unione Italiana Ciechi – UIC sponsors the prevention of glaucoma […]
June 2017 “Stopping Area of the Month” is located in Montagnana (province of Padua), Veneto region, and is the awardee of the 20,000 Euro prize offered by the Call for Tender “I Comuni del Turismo in Libertà”, promoted by APC. Thanks to this precious support, the stopping area, located in via Circonvallazione Nord, has been […]
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 […]