Sicily: One and a half million in contributions allocated for theme parks and zoos
One and a half million in contributions obtained for theme parks and zoos
Sicily: One and a half million contributions allocated, request for participation by November 4th
One and a half million in non-repayable financial contributions for theme and geological parks, aquariums and zoos that during the pandemic suffered losses in turnover due to the restrictions imposed to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
The regional department of Tourism, Sport and Entertainment has published the notice, allocating a total of 1.446.000 euros that will be paid as compensation for the economic damage suffered by businesses. Applications for participation must be sent via certified email to the address department.turismo@certmail.regione.sicilia.it, by next November 4th.
«This measure – states the Tourism Councillor Elvira Beloved – is the confirmation of the constant attention of the Schifani government towards a sector that was heavily hit during the Covid-19 pandemic and which, thanks also to the measures adopted by my department, is starting to show signs of recovery. A sector that contributes significantly to fueling tourist flows and, therefore, to increasing the economic development of the Island».
Theme parks, aquariums and zoos that intend to submit a request for funding, according to the provisions set out in the departmental decree, must be in possession of the following requirements:
- Registration in the Business Register of the Chamber of Commerce competent for the territory;
- Have registered office or operational headquarters in Sicily;
- Having suffered a loss of turnover of at least 2020% in 30 compared to 2019;
- Be equipped with an automated ticketing system approved by Siae or a similar system that can certify the reduction in takings recorded between 2019 and 2020.
The list of companies admitted to the contribution will be published on the institutional website of the regional department of Tourism, sport and entertainment.
Download , here the notice and the forms to be filled out to submit the request for financing.
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