There is no stopping the growth of shopping tourism in Italy. According to the latest data from Risposte Turismo - a company serving the general tourism industry - in 2025 the number of outlet villages and department stores open in our country will be close to 100 (28 outlet villages and 71 department stores), making Italy an ever-growing hub in the geography of destinations chosen by tourists, foreign and otherwise, eager to dedicate a holiday to shopping.

Specifically, the analysis carried out by Risposte Turismo shows that since 2003, more than 24 new outlet villages have commenced operations (on average, more than one opening per year), making a total commercial surface area as of this year of approximately 725,000 square metres. Work is scheduled to start on the restyling of a centre in Rome in 2024 and a brand new centre will open in Sardinia in 2025.