The Puglia region has recently released the first tourism data for the year 2024, and Vieste continues to stand out as one of the most popular destinations for tourists, confirming its leading role in the regional tourism panorama.
Growth in arrivals and presences in 2024
According to data collected in the first eight months of 2024 and released by the regional tourism observatory, Puglia recorded a total of 4.234.445 arrivals, with an increase of + 9,1 % compared to the same period in 2023. The number of nights spent by tourists, amounted to 15.339.325, with an increase of + 3,8 % compared to the previous year. In particular, foreign tourist arrivals saw a significant increase in + 20,1 %, while their presence has grown by + 15,4 %, especially in the provinces of Bari and Brindisi.
Vieste: the queen of tourist presences
Vieste confirms itself as the location with the highest number of tourist presences in Puglia in 2024, consolidating its position as the preferred destination for both Italian and international visitors. In the first 8 months of 2024, the city recorded 1.751.550 attendance, positioning itself at the top of the Apulian locations with the highest number of tourists. This result confirms Vieste's ability to attract visitors thanks to its unique combination of natural beauty and beaches.
Tourism trends in line with previous years
Despite the growth in arrivals, the number of tourists in Vieste remains substantially stable compared to previous years, indicating a constant level of satisfaction among visitors. This positive trend is an important sign of the solidity of the city's tourist offer, which continues to represent a favorite destination for those seeking sea, culture and nature in Gargano.
Vieste, together with other destinations in the Gargano such as Peschici e Rhodes Garganico, keeps the flag of Apulian tourism flying high, confirming itself as a point of reference for tourists who choose the region not only for the summer season, but also for off-season holidays, attracted by the uncontaminated beauty of the Umbra Forest and from the fascinating Tremiti Islands.