The Arena di Verona Festival is one of the most important events for tourism in the city, attracting visitors from all over the world to attend opera performances and concerts inside the suggestive Roman amphitheatre.
Since 2019, the number of tourists visiting the city for the Arena di Verona Festival has been steadily increasing. In 2019, the event attracted more than 600,000 spectators, of which more than 40% came from abroad. In 2021, despite the restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival still recorded the presence of over 300,000 spectators.
These numbers demonstrate the importance of the festival for tourism in the city of Verona.
The Arena di Verona Festival is also an important economic engine for the city, generating a significant revenue stream for the tourism sector. According to estimates, the Festival has generated over 600 million euros since 2019, contributing significantly to the local economy.
The event requires the collaboration of a large number of tour operators, including hotels, restaurants, shops and transport companies, which creates additional job opportunities for the local population. In addition to the economic and tourist impact, the Arena di Verona Festival also has great cultural value.
The arena itself is one of the most important historical sites in the city and the festival offers a unique opportunity for the public to enjoy opera performances and concerts in a unique and evocative environment.
The festival has also helped to consolidate Verona’s reputation as a city of opera and culture.
In summary, the Arena di Verona Festival is an event of great importance for the city, attracting visitors from all over the world and generating a significant revenue stream for the local economy. The Festival also represents a unique opportunity for the public to enjoy opera performances and concerts in a historic and evocative environment, consolidating Verona’s reputation as a city of culture.