(Finance) – “The entire sector ofwedding‘ he was born in ‘party‘ continues to show positive signs in terms of production And occupation, quickly overcoming the critical issues linked to the pandemic and increases in inflation, interest rates and the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, making itself a full candidate among the driving sectors of local economies throughout the country. With over 80 thousand companies involved in organizing events for a total turnover of up to 18 billion euros a yearwe record a new average increase of 10 percentage points both for what concerns wedding planner activities and for that of catering. An increase from which companies in immediately connected sectors such as that of manufacturing also benefit formal dresses (+2.1%) and the retail trade of packs for adults (+4.3%)”. She declared it Sebastian Annunziatapatron of Sepharopresenting the third edition of the cult event which will be held in Naples at the Villa Imperiale facility in Marechiaro on October 12th, which this year will see as special guest Steve Di Maio, wedding planner and event creator, who was entrusted the artistic direction of the event.
“Among the data recorded in 2022, I am particularly proud to highlight the over 11 thousand weddings celebrated by foreign tourists in Italy, for a turnover of over 600 million euros. Given that it projects our sector – he underlined Gianfranco Crispo, CEO of the historic confetti company – in an increasingly international dimension, alongside the 26% increase in ‘Italian’ weddings which reach 200 thousand celebrations a year. The Southern regions remain the driving force with an average expenditure of 30,337 euros compared to 27,085 in the Center and 22,103 in the North. We expect to close 2023 with even better data, exceeding those of 2019 by 5 percentage points, the last year of ‘normality’, focusing on improving the relationship between costs and quality of the services offered, on flexibility in customer requests and on the ability to react promptly and professionally to unexpected and urgent needs”.
At the event October 12 to Naplesduring which the trends of the next season will be presented, the best professionals in the sector will participate with the possibility of networking and developing new business opportunities.