12/08/2024
Dear Mr Frank Hornig,
I read with interest your opinion in Der Spiegel, which was also featured by TTG Italia and Corriere.it, regarding the relationship between Italy and German tourists. It's clear that the debate on certain critical aspects of tourism in Italy, such as overtourism and perceived high costs, is particularly heated. However, it seems that there is a partial understanding of the situation—one that our clients from the USA, Singapore, and other parts of the world have grasped fully: the key to experiencing authentic Italy is not through "do-it-yourself tourism", but by relying on an expert tour operator.
Take, for example, the issues you mentioned in your article: Venice could not give its best in summer, or another possible bad issue can be the long lines for visiting a museum in Rome on November 4th. A bad surprise the travellers make front without a professional advice...! These are real inconveniences, but they can be avoided with the right solutions and assistance. A tour operator like Taste and Slow Italy, specialized in overtourism and custom-made vacations, knows the territory like no other and knows exactly how to navigate it to ensure a flawless travel experience.
By relying on professionals who know the most authentic places and people, our clients enjoy unique and unrepeatable experiences, far from the most beaten tourist paths. It’s not just about avoiding crowds or saving time in lines; it’s about discovering hidden sites, participating in local traditions, and experiencing Italy in an authentic way, like a traveler, not just a tourist.
Unfortunately, those who insist on "do-it-yourself tourism" risk returning home with a disappointing experience, resulting from partial planning and low knowledge of the territory. On the other hand, tourists from the USA, Canada, Singapore, China, India, Taiwan, Australia, who choose to rely on local experts, know they will get the best out of their trip, with personalized solutions, exclusive alternatives, and advice that only someone with deep knowledge of Italy can offer. Independently the measure of the budget.
This is why our company, Taste and Slow Italy, is committed to addressing the problems of overtourism by offering innovative and personalized solutions:
Overtourism: We know where to take our clients to let them experience authentic Italy, in places that are still human-scaled and away from the crowds.
Prices: We know of accommodations that offer excellent comfort and prices without sacrificing the overall experience.
In conclusion, dear Frank, the best experiential tourism is the one lived with the help of those who know the territory deeply. This is what our clients have understood, and perhaps, what many German tourists still need to discover.
Best regards,
Taste and Slow Italy
