Eolian Islands continue to be invaded by tourists and mega yachts
The article discusses the ongoing influx of foreign tourists to the Aeolian Islands despite the beautiful weather. The Liberty Lines hydrofoils, now operating winter services, are consistently full, with some trips from Milazzo being fully booked. Mega yachts are also seen around the islands, with a 85-meter yacht, Eye, anchoring near the Petra Minalda and Petru Luongu sea stacks in Lipari. The yacht was owned by Ukrainian billionaire Yuriy Kosiuk and is now owned by Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan. Local operators are beginning expeditions to attract vacationers, with the first stop being at the Rimini tourism fair.
The president of Federalberghi, Christian Del Bono, believes that the Sicilian islands have the potential to become a top destination for tourists interested in sustainability and authentic travel experiences. The mayor of Pantelleria and the Accountable manager of Lampedusa airport emphasize the importance of air and sea connections for maintaining a steady and sustainable flow of tourists to the smaller islands. They also highlight the efforts of local administrations to improve infrastructure and promote the islands.
Fabrizio Famularo notes that the event has generated interest in niche products and alternative tourist destinations. However, transportation remains a challenge due to port deficiencies, and the idea of an airstrip to connect the Aeolian Islands to the rest of the world is not viewed as a viable solution.
Eolie, con il bel tempo le isole continuano ad essere invase dai turisti e arrivano mega yacht
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