(Finance) – The Mediterranean Tourism Exchange was inaugurated in Naples, to give new life to a sector that suffered particularly during the pandemic but is strategic for Italy and the economy. “Tourism has been suffering for more than two years now, so much so that it risks dealing a fatal economic blow to the whole country if we do not take appropriate measures to revive a strategic sector”, he explained. Little Angel de Negricreator of the Mediterranean Tourism Exchange inaugurated this morning in the Mediterranean room of the Mostra d’Oltremare in Naples.
“The goal must be to bring back the levels of 2019 when tourism represented 12% of the gross domestic product Italian “, underlined the entrepreneur, adding” to the government we offer energetic and lively operators but we ask for security “
“I congratulate the organization of BMT and the commitment in this sector which is so important for Italy. We must be proud of the history and beauty of our country, which make it one of the most attractive in the world,” wrote the Premier Mario Draghi in a message sent to the inventor of the Stock Exchange.
A video message arrived from the Minister of Tourism Massimo Garavaglia, who spoke of the “largest marketplace in the Mediterranean” and a “great opportunity” for operators and for the whole country. “Italy – he underlined – is essentially moving towards a total reopening. It is an opportunity that we must seize, clearly net of things that we cannot manage such as the impacts of the war in Ukraine”.
The mayor of Naples Gaetano Manfredi he recalled that “tourism requires a important investment, especially after the crisis “.” I am also working with the other large Italian cities – he assured – to make joint programs. There will certainly be important initiatives in the coming months. Fairs is an important sector, we will enhance the Mostra d’Oltremare and work for a relaunch “.
The regional councilor for tourism Felice Casucci he observed “the tourist offer must be reorganized” and added “2022 is a year of recovery, of restart. We are convinced that this will be the case, compatibly with the general context. We are also convinced that there is still a difficult situation, therefore, following the indications of the president Vincenzo De Luca, there is a need for rigor, prudence, sobriety, but at the same time trust, hope, enthusiasm. There are great expectations for the upcoming tourist season “.
At the inauguration of the Mediterranean Tourism Exchange, promoted by Progectaalso participated Teresa Armedmunicipal councilor for tourism; Roberta Garibaldimanaging director of Enit delegated by the Ministry of Tourism; Andrea MeleDeputy Vice President Astoi; Franco Gattinonipresident of Fto; Ivana Jelinicpresident of Fiavet; Domenico Pellegrinopresident of Aidit; Valentina della Cortelecturer at the “Federico II” University; Leonardo Massamanaging director of MSC Cruises; Annalisa Areniregional manager Sud Unicredit; Ciro Fiolapresident of the Naples Chamber of Commerce.