In 2022, travel and tourism generated, directly and indirectly, roughly 10.2 percent of the country's GDP. That year, the total contribution of travel and tourism to GDP in Italy amounted to more than 190 billion euros.
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The ten most visited countries in the world are France, Mexico, the US, Italy, Spain, Hungary, China, Croatia, Turkey, and Denmark. France is the most visited country in the world with 117,109,000 international tourists, thanks to its rich history and iconic landmarks.
Italy ranks fifth in the world by number of international arrivals, with around 50 million tourists, and sixth in terms of tourist spending, equal to approximately $46 billion.
Figures from Italy's National Statistics Agency Istat show that in a typical year, most of Italy's tourists, or 14.1 per cent, come from Germany. Meanwhile, about three per cent come from the US and another three per cent from the United Kingdom.
Of the 136 top economies in the world, Ukraine is the one least reliant on tourism, with just 1.4% of its gross domestic product coming from visitors. Russia is close behind, with just 1.5% of its GDP coming from tourism.
Finland is the most well-travelled country in the world, with the average Finn making 7.5 trips a year, including stays at home and abroad. The US has the largest domestic travel market in the world, with national holidays bumping up the average person's number of trips to 6.7 a year.
In general, Italians respect Americans and always welcome them as friends. They adore the curiosity of American tourists in regard to experiencing Italian culture, and they love the way that Americans enjoy their food.
In 2019, Italy was the third most visited country in Europe after France and Spain. France recorded the highest number of arrivals in Italy in 2021, with 6.3 million arrivals.
Rome. The Italian capital attracts 70 per cent of the preferences, confirming itself as the most popular Italian destination for foreigners. This is no surprise, given that Rome is one of the world's most famous tourist destinations.