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If on a winter weather, or skiing, has started very well thanks to the heavy snowfall that occurred in these weeks in the Italian Alps, with regard to the presence of tourists is not as well.

A decrease of tourists, both Italian and foreign, in hand with the summer season and a lower number of Italian tourists in foreign locations. This is the summary of the predictions of the winter tourist season in Italy, compiled by industry players interviewed by CISET (Tourism on Economy International Centre) in collaboration with Federturismo.

Seems to raise more interest in the Mediterranean and European destinations to small and medium-haul destinations outside Europe and for safer and more economical.

The operators of the respondents have provided statistics for this season (November 2008/April 2009) who see an overall decrease of 2.5% of foreign tourists and a minus 2.8% of Italian tourists.

Main cause of this decline seems to be the financial crisis that a little 'all over the world is going through. As for domestic tourism, we expect a change in consumption habits of tourists, who are inclined to give up classical skiing or to reduce the length of stay in the mountains, choosing places to stay cheap or more alternatives, such as For example, at the home of relatives or friends. Obviously the prices are that lead to these behaviors, and operators are trying to fight back by offering new solutions to be competitive compared to international destinations.

Comparing with the attendance of last winter, this year is expected to decline attendance of foreign tourists especially Americans, French, German, British, Italians as well. In contrast are increasing those tourists from some countries of northern Europe and China.

The Italians who opt for a foreign destination, for the majority decides to travel in Africa Mediterranean, Spain, France (mostly Paris), East European and Central and Southern America.

But what does the Italian market for this season?

Cervinia for example, has just updated and enhanced its ski resorts. Other proposals range from "skiing without borders", ie the strengthening of the stations with international appeal, the "family ski" with the discovery of an ancient town flavor and rhythm typically Alpine. A great revival for the trendiest activities such as snowshoe trails, sledding and stays in a refuge.

A very good year for the Val Gardena, The scene of one stage of the World Ski Championships, where proposals are offers and packages that revolve around this event.

A first offer began on 28 November and ending December 23, "Val Gardena Premiere", a package that offers four days of vacation for the price of 3 and the same goes for ski pass and ski hire.

It continues with the weekend of World Cup ski December 18 to 21. Includes 3-day stay with half board, including with ski pass and free admission to watch the races at a price of 279 € per person.