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THE BOOM IN TOURISM IS 'UNBELIEVABLE' It’s something Mariella Avino, owner and managing director of a five-star hotel in Ravello, knows all too well. "Last was a record year for us, and now for 2023, we’re already ahead of what we did last year.” The scene isn’t much different in another of Italy’s most popular seaside destinations: Capri, surrounded by sparkling blue waters and embodying an inherent luxury for centuries. Similarly, other resort spots, including Sorrento and Positano, are experiencing more tourists than ever; the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria, is fully booked for large portions of the season. La Dolce Vita: Inside Italy’s Record-Breaking Summer Travel Boom | Observer