Tourism and hospitality businesses in Italy 2019-2022, by segment
The number of tourism and hospitality companies in Italy increased significantly in 2022 compared to the first two years of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. However, it remained below the figures reported in 2019. Over the period considered, food and drink services accounted for the highest number of tourism and hospitality businesses, with more than 165 thousand such companies in 2022. Meanwhile, the number of accommodation services reached 27.1 thousand that year, nearly catching up with pre-pandemic levels.