American holidaymakers continue to favor Italy as their top holiday spot according to the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) latest survey.
The USTOA annual informal polling revealed that 50 percent of respondents to its survey named Italy as their favorite destination for the sixth consecutive year and 30 per cent chose Rome as their top city. Italy bagged top spot for the international country of 2008, Egypt ranked a distant second to Italy and also it was ranked top destination overall for packaged travel.
Tourism officials in Italy have said they are proud that the country is popular with American consumers. The all-year-round appeal of Italy's historical and cultural sites makes the country a viable holiday location. The appeal of Italy for 12 months of the year could also benefit rental investors, as continuous influx of tourists result in higher occupancy rates. This means that the owners will be collecting a greater amount in rental yields, while the demand could push up the value of their house.
In related news, Italy has been named the best European destination in the Daily Telegraph's annual travel awards and the country was ranked in the top spot for the second year running.
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