One million to travel for Epiphany holiday

(ANSA) - ROME, JAN 3 - An estimated one million Italian holidaymakers are expected to travel for the upcoming Epiphany weekend with 91% choosing a destination in Italy and only 9% going abroad, according to a survey carried out by the Tecnè institute for hoteliers' association Federalberghi.
    Overall, the majority of those polled will be spending their winter break in a region close to home (54. 1%) or somewhere within their region (30.9%), said the survey released ahead of the Epiphany national holiday on Monday, January 6.
    Holidaymakers will spend an average of 3.3 nights away for an average cost of 362 euros per person for those who will remain in Italy and 544 euros for those who will vacation abroad.
    The majority of travellers will stay at a hotel (34.7%), followed by a room in a Bed and Breakfast (30.4%).
    Tourism during the Epiphany holiday this year is expected to generate a turnover of 400 million euros, said Federalberghi.
    (ANSA).