At the SETT in Montpellier, we met with Alberto Granzotto, President of FAITA Federcamping, the Italian Federation of campsites, to review the recently concluded season and discuss the main development themes for the open-air tourism sector in Italy. Granzotto shared his experience at the Forum Open Air in Rome, highlighting how the event represented a moment of growth for the association and an opportunity for dialogue with institutions.
Over the three days, regulatory, landscape, and promotional topics were explored, with the participation of government representatives, including Minister Daniela Santanchè and the Vice President of the Senate, Gian Marco Centinaio. Particular attention was given to communication, marketing, and the use of technology, also aimed at supporting smaller companies in adopting innovative tools.
A key focus of the interview was the ESG sustainability project, developed by FAITA Federcamping with the support of Banca Intesa and eAmbiente. The project allows companies to grow in a balanced way across three dimensions – environmental, social, and governance – providing measurement tools, certifications for mobile homes, and access to subsidised financing. Granzotto emphasised how sustainability can translate into tangible benefits, not only environmentally but also economically and financially, for accommodation providers.
Regarding training and raising awareness among operators, the FAITA Academy was presented – a programme designed to support companies throughout the year in developing ESG-related skills, without requiring excessive investment.
Finally, Granzotto outlined the main regulatory issues to monitor in the short term: the accatastamento legislation and the completion of the landscape regulation process, pending the opinion of the Council of State for final approval. The aim is to establish a clear and coherent framework that enhances the sector, particularly the mobile home model, integrating it into the general regulations for tourism in Italy.
Watch the full interview (conducted in talian):
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