17th Salone del Camper opens in Parma

From 12 to 20 September, the Basilicata tourism board (Apt) is participating in the Salone del Camper in Parma to promote the region to visitors interested in outdoor tourism. According to Fiere di Parma, the 17th edition of the show hosts over 310 exhibitors from 22 countries and more than 600 recreational vehicles across 110,000 square metres. In the first four months of 2026, registrations rose by 14.96%, nearly double the European average, according to Apc data. Basilicata has 53 rest areas and pitches in its camping villages, according to the updated 'Basilicata in Camper' guide.

Rentalis, based in San Severino Marche, will exhibit at the Salone del Camper trade fair in Parma from 12 to 20 September 2026. The dealer announced partnerships with motorhome manufacturers Blucamp and Etrusco, expanding its range beyond Rimor caravans. New 2027 motorhome models will be displayed at the Blucamp (hall 3) and Etrusco (hall 6) stands, with market launch scheduled for next year.

The 17th Salone del Camper – Caravan Accessori Percorsi e Mete will take place in Parma from 12 to 20 September 2026, organised in collaboration with APC (Associazione Produttori Caravan e Camper). In 2025 the show attracted over 107,000 visitors (+3%), with more than 310 exhibitors from 22 countries and 600 vehicles displayed across 110,000 sq m. According to Promocamp Italia president Luigi Boschetti, non-hotel tourism grew by 14.7% in the first quarter of 2026, and the Outdoor Tourism Observatory estimates over 68 million overnight stays and around €5.12 billion in direct spending.

Camping Le Fonti in Cervarezza (Ventasso) marks 50 years since 1975. Since 1975, it has grown into a 4-star campsite at 1,000 m altitude with 260 pitches for motorhomes and caravans and 220 bungalows, most privately owned. It hosts tens of thousands of tourists annually, mainly from the Netherlands, Germany, France, Denmark and the UK. Since 1975, additions include an indoor pool, wellness centre, restaurant, bar, gym and playground. The restaurant is now Thai Pam, run by Thai chef Panjaree Boonchuay. Since 1975, three-day celebrations feature music, shows and lunch.

In October, many campsites in Northern Italy close, but some remain open. For couples, travellers without school-age children and families with small children, the off-season can be suitable due to milder temperatures and fewer tourists. In South Tyrol and around Lakes Garda, Maggiore and Como, selected sites for motorhomes and caravans are still available. For example, Camping Montiggl is open until early November, with October prices from 20 to 37 euros per night plus 12 or 16 euros per adult. Naturcamping Lärchwiese accepts guests from 4 to 18 October 2026 at 44.50 to 58 euros per night, including two adults. Camping Arco is open until 8 November 2026, with a pitch at 12.50 euros per night, 11.50 euros per adult and 7 euros per child. Agricamping Mabellini is open until 20 October, with a 50-square-metre pitch at 21 euros and a 100-square-metre pitch at 37 euros per night, plus a per-person fee.

The IAT office in Santarcangelo di Romagna recorded 18,611 contacts from January to August 2026, up 2,731 year-on-year. The camper area on via Della Resistenza hosted over 4,000 motorhome travellers.