St Valentine’s Day Generates Over 900 Million Euros in Italy, Survey Reveals

Rome: St Valentine’s Day is worth over 900 million euros including special meals, flowers, presents, and holidays, according to a survey published Thursday by the National Confederation of Artisans and Small, Medium-sized Businesses (CNA).

According to Ansa News Agency, the poll carried out by CNA among associates revealed that a romantic restaurant meal was the favorite choice of those marking the special occasion in Italy this year. A perfume, chocolates, clothing, a spa appointment, an exhibit, performance, or a movie night followed in this order, according to the poll.

Flowers are widely used to celebrate the day not only as a romantic gesture but also as a gift to parents, children, siblings, and friends, according to the survey.

The poll also showed that a rising number of people this year will be marking the occasion with a weekend away thanks to the fact that St Valentine’s falls on a Friday, mainly with a one or two-night hotel stay, for an estimated turnover of over 300 million euros.