Monthly number of Italian outbound tourists 2018-2023

In May 2023, the number of Italian tourists traveling abroad rose by eight percent compared to the previous year. That month, outbound travelers from Italy totaled roughly 4.4 million, increasing from 4.1 million in May 2022 but remaining below the figure reported in May 2019, prior to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Main reasons why Italians travel abroad

In 2022, most Italian tourists traveled abroad for pleasure or leisure purposes. Experiencing the destination's nature and taking part in cultural activities were other important reasons for traveling abroad that year.

What are the leading destinations for Italian outbound tourists?

When breaking down the number of outbound trips from Italy by country, Spain emerged as the preferred destination in 2022, ahead of France, Croatia, and Greece. Meanwhile, according to a May 2023 survey focusing on the travel intentions of Italians, Spain and France also ranked as the preferred European countries for a trip over the next six months.