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Tourism

William Gray

William Gray

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Study Guide Overview

This AP Italian study guide covers travel and tourism in Italy, including its economic impact, popular attractions (Rome, Milan, Venice, Amalfi Coast, Florence), and the impact of COVID-19. It also reviews Italian vacation habits, key vocabulary, and provides practice questions covering multiple-choice, free-response, and interpersonal speaking sections. The guide emphasizes tourism's economic effects and the influence of global events as crucial FRQ topics.

AP Italian: Travel & Tourism - Your Ultimate Review Guide 🇮🇹

Hey there! Let's get you prepped for the AP Italian exam with a super-focused review of travel and tourism in Italy. Think of this as your go-to guide for a quick and effective review. Let's dive in!

Italy: A Tourist Hotspot 🌍

Italy is a HUGE destination, and here’s why:

  • Massive Popularity: Italy is the fifth most visited country in the world, attracting around 63 million tourists annually as of 2018. - Economic Impact: Tourism is a major economic driver, bringing in approximately $190 billion in revenue. That's a lot of gelato money! 🍦
  • Italian Hospitality: Italians generally love tourists, as they boost the economy and celebrate their rich culture, cuisine, history, fashion, art, beaches, and architecture. It's a win-win! 🎉
Key Concept

Tourism is a major economic driver for Italy. Remember the key attractions that draw visitors. This is often a topic in FRQs.

Here are some of the most iconic spots that draw tourists to Italy. Get familiar with these, as they often appear in cultural comparison questions:

Previous Topic - Work, the Job Market, and TourismNext Topic - Staples of Life: Cuisine, Fitness, and Sports

Question 1 of 12

Italy ranks what in terms of the most visited countries in the world? 🌍

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