The data confirms this: international tourism in Italy is constantly growing, with an ever-increasing number of foreign tourists choosing the Bel Paese as a destination for their outdoor holidays. In particular, the GAS markets (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) represent a significant share of
Three days of debates, seminars, meetings on the world of camping and outdoor tourism. From 11 to 13 October the InOut fair will see operators from the tourism and outdoor hospitality sectors gathered in Rimini to plan the future, also visiting the stands of exhibitors who will offer the best furniture and equipment for camping […]
The Decisions Hôtellerie de Plein Air magazine recently dedicated a special space to solar thermal applications in campsites. At a time when energy costs are very high and heat waves are becoming more and more common, solar energy emerges as the ideal solution for two important objectives: reducing energy costs and fighting climate change by […]
Despite a very unstable climate and ongoing concerns related to purchasing power, the 2023 tourist season in France has been described as a success by the Minister of Tourism, Olivia Grégoire. The outdoor hospitality industry (HPA) could outperform expectations in 2022. On August 29, Olivia Grégoire, Head of Tourism, presented a first assessment of tourist […]
The swimming pool serving a tourist-accommodation business is, to all intents and purposes, a swimming pool for public use. The Italian legislation on the hygienic-sanitary safety of swimming pools, in fact, does not consider public or private ownership as a discriminating factor, but rather the type of use. Since the publication of the State-Regions Agreement […]
The outdoor tourism sector in France is preparing to close the 2023 summer season with an optimistic forecast. According to Nicolas Dayot, president of the National Federation of Open Air Hotels (FNHPA), attendances are expected to be slightly higher than in 2022, despite some challenges related to weather and regional disparities. The tourist trend varies […]
For the third consecutive year, the Pahlm association (Artistic Practices Outside the Walls) is organizing an artist residency at various campsites in Occitania. After tackling the theme “Painting on canvas… of tents” in 2021, it was the turn of caravans to be at the center of artistic research since last year. Four Rapido Confort caravans […]
Camping has always been synonymous with nature connection and outdoor adventure, but what happens when we bring that experience right to the water? The houseboat, a fusion between camping and sailing, is revolutionizing the very concept of staying in the middle of nature, becoming a new frontier of camping. What is the Houseboat? It is […]
The dates to mark on the calendar are 10, 11 and 12 October 2023, when the 26th edition of the prestigious Atlantica show will be held at the Parc des Expositions in Niort. As usual, the appointment is reserved exclusively for professionals and project leaders in the hôtellerie and hospitality sector, representing a unique opportunity […]
More than twenty years have passed since the concept of glamping entered the world of open-air tourism, offering a totally new perspective. This trend has brought about a real revolution for lovers of more traditional camping, introducing a wide range of new tourist offers. Many campsites have evolved to become authentic tourist attractions, capable by […]




















