Statistical Reporting in Italy – A Simple Guide for Hosts

What is Statistical Reporting?

In Italy, all accommodation providers are legally required to submit monthly statistical reports to the authorities. These reports help track tourism trends at both national and local levels, allowing governments and local administrations to develop better strategies for tourism planning.

Even if your property was closed or had no guests during the month, you are still required to submit the report.

Reference: ISTAT Reporting Guidelines

What Information is Required?

Each month, hosts must report the following details:

• Property name
• Property type (e.g., hotel, B&B, vacation rental)
• Days open or closed
  • A property is considered open if it was available for at least one day in the month.
  • It is considered closed only if it remained closed for the entire month.
• Total available rooms for that month
• Total available beds for that month
• Total number of guests checked in during that month
• Guest nationalities
  • If guests are Italian, the province where they reside must also be reported.
• Total number of occupied nights

How Do Hosts Get Credentials?

Each province in Italy has its own regional portal where hosts must register to obtain their credentials. The registration process may vary depending on the local authority, but generally, hosts will need to:

1. Identify the correct regional portal based on the property's location.
2. Register as an accommodation provider on the portal.
3. Receive login credentials (username and password) 
4. Use these credentials to submit monthly statistical reports.

If you are unsure where to register, it is recommended to check with your local municipality or tourism office for guidance.

How to Submit the Report?

Each province in Italy has its own regional portal where accommodation providers must submit their data.

To make this process easier, Holidu offers an automatic statistical reporting feature. Once connected, all required data is sent automatically, eliminating the need for manual submissions.

How to Enable Automatic Reporting

Simply connect your stats account in Holidu, and the system will handle the rest.

Automatic Reporting for Empty Periods

The Holidu ISTAT integration will also automatically communicate to ISTAT when there are no guests during a given month, ensuring compliance with the reporting requirements even when the property is unoccupied.

How to Connect Your Property to Statistics Reporting

1. Head to the “Statistics Connection” section in your Holidu account.
2. Set up the integration with your stats account to automate guest reporting.
3. Click on Validate and Save changes.