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From September 12 to 20, Parma hosts Salone del Camper with over 600 RVs. In 2025, Italy's open-air sector reached 74 million overnight stays and €8.5 billion turnover.
From September 12 to 20, Parma will host Salone del Camper, the major exhibition of motorhomes and campers. The event expects over 107,000 visitors and 310 exhibitors across 110,000 sq m, showcasing more than 600 vehicles.
Organizers highlight three key trends in modern open-air tourism: nature, sports, and cycling tourism. In 2024, Italy welcomed over 215,000 wellness-focused travelers, 475,000 green tourism enthusiasts, and about 130,000 pilgrims.
In 2025, the open-air sector in Italy reached 74 million overnight stays and €8.5 billion turnover. Cycling tourism alone generated 49 million overnight stays and €6 billion in economic impact.
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From September 12 to 20, the Salone del Camper in Parma will showcase over 600 motorhomes and campervans. In 2025, open air tourism in Italy reached 7...
From September 12 to 20, the Salone del Camper in Parma will showcase over 600 motorhomes and campervans. In 2025, open air tourism in Italy reached 74 million overnight stays and €8.5 billion in turnover. The show expects over 107,000 visitors and 310 exhibitors across 110,000 sqm.
The Motorhome and Caravan Show in Parma (September 12–20) highlighted three key trends in modern open-air tourism: nature, sports, and cycling. In 202...
The Motorhome and Caravan Show in Parma (September 12–20) highlighted three key trends in modern open-air tourism: nature, sports, and cycling. In 2024, Italy welcomed over 215,000 wellness travelers, 475,000 green vacationers, and about 130,000 pilgrims. In 2025, the open-air sector reached 74 million overnight stays and €8.5 billion in revenue, while cycling tourism accounted for 49 million overnight stays and €6 billion in economic impact.
Italy — fuel prices
Updated: 01.08.2026
Benzina senza piombo 95
$2.33 /l
€2.02 · £1.73/l
129 of 140
pricier than 91% of countries
Benzina 98
$2.56 /l
€2.21 · £1.90/l
89 of 94
pricier than 94% of countries
Benzina 100
$2.60 /l
€2.25 · £1.93/l
23 of 23
pricier than 96% of countries
Gasolio
$2.45 /l
€2.12 · £1.82/l
130 of 141
pricier than 91% of countries
Gasolio premium
$2.59 /l
€2.24 · £1.92/l
35 of 41
pricier than 83% of countries
GPL
$0.86 /l
€0.74 · £0.64/l
24 of 54
cheaper than 57% of countries
Metano
$1.85 /l
€1.60 · £1.37/l
11 of 16
pricier than 63% of countries
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