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The Salone del Camper exhibition for motorhomes and caravans will be held in Parma from 12 to 20 September 2026. Organisers have announced four food routes across Italy. The sector is valued at 8.5 billion euros.
From 12 to 20 September 2026, the Salone del Camper – Italy's largest exhibition of motorhomes, caravans, accessories and outdoor tourism – will take place at Fiere di Parma. Tickets are available online on the official website.
Organisers have announced four food routes for motorhome travel through Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany and Calabria. The routes include visits to local producers, tastings and stops in little-known locations.
The Italian recreational vehicle market is the most dynamic in Europe: in 2025, 7,936 new vehicles were registered, a growth of 10.56%, nearly 18 times the European average. The outdoor market, including direct and indirect revenue, is valued at 8.5 billion euros. In 2025, the exhibition attracted over 107,000 visitors and featured more than 600 vehicles.
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The Salone del Camper 2026 will take place in Parma from September 12 to 20. The event focuses on motorhomes, caravans, accessories, and open-air tour...
The Salone del Camper 2026 will take place in Parma from September 12 to 20. The event focuses on motorhomes, caravans, accessories, and open-air tourism. Tickets are available online on the official website.
The Salone del Camper, scheduled for September 12–20, 2026, at Fiere di Parma, has introduced four food-focused itineraries for motorhome travel acros...
The Salone del Camper, scheduled for September 12–20, 2026, at Fiere di Parma, has introduced four food-focused itineraries for motorhome travel across Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, and Calabria. The initiative follows data showing Italy's open-air tourism exceeded 74 million overnight stays in 2025, with an estimated economic impact of €8.5 billion. Routes include visits to local producers, tastings, and stops in less-traveled areas.
The manufacturing and tourism sector related to motorhomes and caravans in Italy is valued at 8.5 billion euros. Its growth rate is 18 times higher th...
The manufacturing and tourism sector related to motorhomes and caravans in Italy is valued at 8.5 billion euros. Its growth rate is 18 times higher than the European average, despite macroeconomic uncertainty in the region.
The Camper – Caravan Accessori Percorsi e Mete Salon will take place in Parma from September 12 to 20, 2026. In 2025, the event attracted over 107,000...
The Camper – Caravan Accessori Percorsi e Mete Salon will take place in Parma from September 12 to 20, 2026. In 2025, the event attracted over 107,000 visitors and featured more than 600 vehicles. The Italian motorhome market grew by 10.56% in 2025, a rate nearly 18 times higher than the European average.
The largest Italian exhibition of motorhomes and caravans will take place in Parma from September 12 to 20, 2026. The Italian recreational vehicle mar...
The largest Italian exhibition of motorhomes and caravans will take place in Parma from September 12 to 20, 2026. The Italian recreational vehicle market is the most dynamic in Europe, with 7,936 new registrations in 2025, a growth rate 18 times higher than the European average. The outdoor market, including direct and indirect revenue, is estimated at 8.5 billion euros.
The Salone del Camper, Italy's largest exhibition for motorhomes and caravans, will take place in Parma from September 12 to 20, 2026. The outdoor tou...
The Salone del Camper, Italy's largest exhibition for motorhomes and caravans, will take place in Parma from September 12 to 20, 2026. The outdoor tourism sector involving such vehicles is valued at 8.5 billion euros, with the Italian market leading in Europe.
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