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«Viaggio in Italia», the project dedicated to discovering the beauties of our country

American Express Italia, after the success of the first edition, launches for the second year “I travel to italy”, a project dedicated to the rediscovery of the beauties of our country, to inspire the Italians who this year will travel especially in Italy and guide them in choosing their summer destinations. The initiative aims to support the restart of Italian tourism, enhancing the natural and artistic wonders of our territory, through the story of 10 itineraries selected by Condé Nast Traveler Italy available on the americanexpress.it/viaggioinitalia website, which suggest unique places and unmissable destinations.

The itineraries want to be a reference point for travelers in this all-Italian summer, as confirmed by the survey commissioned by American Express to Nielsen, which shows how the preferred destination for summer holidays will be Italy for 82% of consumers who have already booked or planned their travels. The favorite destination is the sea for 81% of the interviewees, followed by the mountains (32%), the big cities of art (19%) and the small villages (19%), to the rediscovery of more regions of the Bel Paese, moving during their trip (44%). 56% confirmed that they have already planned their trips for the next few months, preferring day trips (71%), short and weekend stays (71%), one week stays (70%) and longer holidays (56%) .

This year the Italians are looking for mainly relaxation from their holidays (68%), but also good food and an excellent food and wine offer as only Italy can offer (53%). Contact with nature remains a very important element and guides the choice of destination for 46% of the interviewees, as well as the presence of small villages (26%) rich in history and cities of art nearby (21%). There is also a strong focus on safety, an important factor in the choice of destination for half of the interviewees and also the search for places that are not crowded is a priority for 93% of people. Trends confirmed by the preference of small local realities such as agritourisms and B & Bs (42%) and independent apartments (27%) for their stays and the desire to travel with their own means (71%) to reach the destinations booked. The preferred booking channel is online for 60% of vacationers and the most used payment method is credit cards for half of them. The vacation budget has instead increased compared to last year for 31% of respondents, while it remains unchanged for 53%.

Italy is the perfect destination because it offers everything a traveler seeks and to guide the choice of rediscovering our country also this summer are gastronomic excellence for 96% of the interviewees, culture, history and art ( 96%), the breathtaking landscapes (96%) and the richness of traditions (93%). And it is precisely on these elements that the itineraries of “I travel to italy”, dedicated to 9 Italian regions, among the favorite destinations of summer holidays, which represent a precious guide to the rediscovery of natural landscapes, explorations, artistic works and characteristic villages, but also unmissable locations, accommodation facilities, restaurants and trattorias, shops and local activities carefully selected and recommended by the voices of the inhabitants of those places who tell their link with the land of origin.

«With the launch for the second consecutive year of Viaggio in Italia, our commitment continues in support of tourism, the engine of our economy, which is trying to restart after being severely hit by the crisis triggered by the pandemic. This project responds to our deep conviction that to support the restart of this sector, and therefore the Italian recovery, we must start from the enhancement of what makes our country unique, namely the culture, colors and flavors of our territory. In fact, we want to concretely respond to the desire of Italians to spend their holidays in our country, as happened last year, by offering them inspiration on the many opportunities that it makes available, offering them exclusive offers and benefits. Through the enhancement of Italian gems between culture, food and wine and nature, we want to make Italians live extraordinary experiences and concretely help tourist businesses, small structures, shopkeepers and local producers, who have always been at the center of our attention, and who represent the identity and excellence of our country “he declared Melissa Ferretti Peretti, CEO of American Express Italia.

TRAVEL ITINERARIES IN ITALY
The itineraries of “Viaggio in Italia” narrated by the pen of Condé Nast Traveler Italia exclusively for American Express, run through the Country from the Alps to the tip of the boot with guides dedicated to each of the 9 selected regions. In Trentino we go to the discovery of the valleys and the highest peaks, from the Belluno Dolomites to Madonna di Campiglio, in Friuli we find a path from the source to the mouth of the Tagliamento river, in Liguria, telling the Finalese area in the West in a more authentic way , you travel from Valle Sciusa to Valle Arroscia. Going down Italy we find the pearls of Tuscany, with a path dedicated to the Maremma and the Argentario, and those of the Marche from Fano to Fabriano, passing through Urbino, immersing ourselves in the hinterland and in the green of the territory. The itineraries in the seaside regions, on the other hand, retrace the gems of the Mediterranean and the most iconic places beyond the most tourist destinations: they retrace the Amalfi Coast, from Sorrento to Salerno, the Valle d’Itria in Puglia, eastern Sicily, from Catania to the reserve of Vendicari passing through Ortigia, the wild Barbagia in Sardinia, between the provinces of Nuoro and Oristano and the wonderful sea from Alghero to Pula.

American Express Cardholders will also be encouraged to plan their holidays in Italy thanks to the exclusive offers created together with partners of absolute importance in the world of travel, hotels, transport and car rental, in addition to what is already provided by American Express products in terms benefits such as, for example, insurance coverage included for accidents and incidents. Finally, on the American Express travel site (www.americanexpress.it/viaggi) proposals are available for every need at competitive costs and where customers registered in the Membership Rewards® Club can also use Membership Rewards points to request purchase vouchers on travel services available, and book hotel stays, car rentals and much more in just a few clicks, with maximum security, flexibility and in complete autonomy.

To discover all the itineraries of «Viaggio in Italia» and the offers and dedicated advantages visit the page: americanexpress.it/viaggioinitalia.

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