Simone Battistoni
Simone Battistoni is the president of Sib Confcommercio, the union representing beach operators in Italy. He recently drew attention to the changing dynamics of tourism on the Riviera Romagnola, highlighting the challenges faced by the middle class and the increasing prevalence of short vacations among tourists. Battistoni's insights reflect the economic pressures influencing consumer behavior, including rising service prices and a shift towards shorter stays, particularly during weekdays.
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Simone Battistoni is the owner of Bagno Milano and has expressed concern over the decline in family vacations at Italian beaches.
El ocaso del veraneo en Italia: las familias ya solo van a la playa el fin de semana | Sociedad
Spain· 2025-08-18
Simone Battistoni confirms that the economic problem is due to reduced spending even when beaches are full.
Caro prezzi e nuovi trend, il caso delle spiagge vuote. «Calo fino al 25 per cento»
Italy· 2025-08-07
Simone Battistoni is the president of Sib Confcommercio, the union of beach operators, who explains the economic premises affecting the tourism landscape.
La Riviera romagnola è lo specchio della crisi della classe media italiana: «Affollata solo nei week-end, un'estate difficile da capire»Italy· 2025-07-15