Italy’s Ministry of Tourism announced that 100,000 tickets have already been sold for the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games. The event will bring together 4,000 athletes from 26 countries across 33 sports, along with 3,000 volunteers and 600 media representatives. The Games will run from Aug. 21 to Sept. 3.
According to data compiled by the Ministry of Tourism’s Statistics Office, the occupancy rate of accommodation facilities listed on online platforms in Apulia reached 56.7% during the event period, an increase of 6.9 percentage points compared with the same period in 2025. The ministry highlighted the value of sports tourism, estimating that the event will generate more than €12 billion in economic activity.
In addition, international tourism spending in Apulia reached €206 million in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of €89 million compared with 2024 and €59 million compared with 2025.
Airports in Apulia handled a total of 5.71 million passengers in the first six months of 2026, representing a 10.4% increase compared with the same period in 2025.
