ROMA – The desire for campers of Italians and beyond does not stop. According to the data relating to the first half, released by the Caravan and RV Manufacturers Association, over 4,800 new registrations were registered in the Belpaese in the period from January 1st to June 30th, an increase of 38.36% compared to the same period in 2020.
Within the data relating to new registrations, the share represented by the so-called van motorhomes stands out, totaling 37.3% of the entire registration of the first six months of 2021. A success, that of the van camper, due to its characteristics of practicality and manageability that allow it to be used also as a second car in the family environment. Furthermore, many new motorhomers have approached the world of motorhomes precisely through vans which, although with smaller dimensions than traditional models, equally offer comfort and complete equipment.
To underline the good performance of the sector there is also the Italian production of motorhomes which in the first half of the year surpassed all previous production records (+ 75.16% compared to the first six months of 2020) confirming itself in third place in Europe, behind Germany and France.
The increase in production and? was made possible thanks to the hiring of new staff and the APC estimates that over a thousand new employees have been inserted in the production sector in recent months. “The significant increase in demand pushes us to invest, expanding our factories and making many hires – underlined Simone Niccolai, president of the Caravan and RV Manufacturers Association – We are very satisfied to be able to contribute to the recovery and development of our economy national. Many indicators tell us that the camper phenomenon will continue: it is a megatrend and not a trend ”. The state of health of the sector is also confirmed by the data coming from the Salone del Camper scheduled from 11 to 19 September next to Fiere di Parma: “The constant growth that the sector is experiencing – explains Antonio Cellie, CEO of Fiere di Parma – is projected on the Salone del Camper. All major European brands have already confirmed their membership, bringing exposure back to pre-covid levels, with over 40,000 square meters already sold and over 190 direct exhibitors. More than 600 models will be on display, for the more than 100,000 visitors who have met at the show every year since 2010 to learn about all the news of a constantly growing sector, destined to become a fundamental engine for the restart of tourism and everything. the Italian system “.
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