The Liguria Region has provided some data relating to the presence of tourists during the ‘long weekend’ between 25 April and 1 May. Structures occupied for approximately 90% in Vernazza and Corniglia, 85% for what concerns the Ponente while in Genoa it even reaches 94%. Finally, significant influx of Italian and foreign tourists in Sestri Levante, Camogli, Portofino, Ventimiglia, Alassio and Finale Ligure.
“This year – comments the president of the Liguria Region Giovanni Toti – meteorological uncertainty favors last minute decisions. However, this has not at all discouraged tourists, mainly Italian, who consider Liguria an ideal destination for their holidays, whether they last two days or a week, Genoa deserves a particular mention as it continues to attract visitors thanks to its lively offer of cultural activities and events, confirming the success of the tourism policies of a region in constant expansion regardless of the weather. “.
“Despite an uncertain weather, Liguria continues to be a highly sought-after destination thanks both to the promotional policies implemented by the Region and also to the greater ease of reaching our locations – adds the Councilor for Tourism and Transport Augusto Sartori -. I remember that the ‘Sea Trains’ have been active for a couple of weeks, guaranteeing new additional connections for Liguria with Lombardy and Piedmont. As regards Lombardy, there are twenty-one additional connections: ten on Saturdays and eleven on public holidays thanks to the collaboration between Trenitalia, Trenord, the Liguria Region and the Lombardy Region. As regards Piedmont, there are 18 ‘Ponente Line’ connections planned by Trenitalia with the Piedmont Region between Turin, Savona, Albenga and Imperia which are added to the 18 daily connections. between the Piedmontese capital and Savona (of which 6 continue to Ventimiglia with stops in the towns of the Riviera di Ponente) and to the two additional trains for 24 June between Turin and Imperia”.
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