“As I have already said in other circumstances, 2023 will be the year of overtaking, with regard to the data recorded by the tourism sector in 2019. Further clues come from the carnival: the latest research indicates a flow of 4.4 million travelers who will move between February 15 and 21, choosing an internal tourism in 50% of cases". These were the words Daniela Santanchè, Minister of Tourism said ahead of Carnival’s Shrove Thursday and Tuesday. "It is estimated a total expenditure of about 3 billion euros - she added - These are important figures, which corroborate what has been said previously, and which could even be exceeded if we take into account the almost 2 million Italians still undecided but inclined to indulge in a trip on the occasion of one of the most characteristic anniversaries of our country. The events linked to the traditions of the carnival not only help to keep our roots alive and strengthen our identity, but they are also strategic elements to deseasonalize tourism. We must therefore invest more and more in Italian excellence.”