Outdoor Tourism Observatory

Markets and trends

Estimated value of the outdoor sector for 2025

direct economic impact of the outdoor sector for 2025

4,97 billion

Average direct daily expenditure per tourist

73,7

Spending on accommodation, on-site meals, and access to included services. Value including estimated inflation for 2025

Estimated overnight stays 2025

67,7 mln

Thrends' 2025 forecast of overnight stays

Data source: Federconsumatori National Observatory; Istat; Bank of Italy

Estimated value of the outdoor sector for 2025

Minimum value

8,85 billion

Multiplier used

1,78

Average multiplier of the direct impact of the tourism sector in general (IRPET)

Maximum value

12,93 billion

Multiplier used

2,6 mln

Multiplier Foundation ratio TorVergata) GDP/tourism expenditure

Data source: IRPET, Open Economics

Trends in the outdoor sector

5+1 situations that are influencing the sector

The evolution of the outdoor sector that has been underway for several years has led to a radical change in the way this type of holiday is perceived. This change is far from over; in fact, it is becoming increasingly evident. 5+1 trends to watch were identified to understand the phenomena that are impacting, and will impact, the evolution of outdoor accommodation. The trends were chosen based on phenomena that have begun to emerge in the sector, both from a macroeconomic perspective and in terms of product and service innovation.

5+1 situations that are influencing the sector
Trends in the Outdoor sector

01

The shift toward hospitality-style services and products

Trends in the Outdoor sector

02

Focused upgrading of the tourism/product offering

Trends in the Outdoor sector

03

Wellbeing in the open air

Trends in the Outdoor sector

04

Outdoor and digital: tracking and analysing

Trends in the Outdoor sector

05

Inflation and tariffs: the challenge of trade policies

Trends in the Outdoor sector

06

The future of expandable modules

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