Tourist Overnight Stays in Santarcangelo Surge 19%

Foreign tourist overnight stays in Santarcangelo rose nearly 19% in the first eight months of 2026, marking the province's strongest growth. Total nights increased 8.74% to 28,927, while arrivals remained nearly flat, indicating visitors are staying longer. The mayor attributes growth to international markets, including the UK, China, and the US, with the Fellini airport boosting inland tourism. Combined with other hill towns, the hinterland approaches 140,000 overnight stays, more than doubling from 90,064 in 2005. The mayor proposes a unified event calendar and regional brand to boost synergy, alongside infrastructure projects like Metromare extensions. He estimates the area's tourism potential at 500,000 annual visitors and over 30 million euros in economic impact.