Italian Tourism Report 2019-2020: Food and Wine Attractiveness of Italy

This contribution to the Italian Tourism Report analyses Italy’s attractiveness as a food and wine tourism destination.

The analytical angle: it places gastronomy within the wider national tourism system rather than treating it as an isolated niche.

Why it matters: food and wine tourism has become one of the clearest expressions of Italy’s destination identity and competitive strength.

The takeaway: understanding this attractiveness is essential for both national positioning and local development strategies.