Tourism and hospitality concessions for the hotel and extra-hotel sector

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FORM FACILITATION

De minimis or in exemption

REGIONS

Sicily

SECTOR

Tourism

ALLOWED EXPENSE

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INCENTIVE STATUS

COMING SOON

OPENING DATE

CLOSING DATE

June 12, 2025
12 September, 2025

NOTES

Pending implementation provision

Things

The notice aims to enhance the Sicilian tourist offer, the raising of the quality standards of the tourist offer, the expansion and improvement of services, also aimed at the overflowing of the offer and the reuse of abandoned real estate, with particular reference to properties with cultural historical value.

Who is it aimed at?

Companies of all dimensions regularly established and registered in the Register of Companies, albeit inactive or of new institution and in possession of a primary or prevalent ateco code among the following:

55 Accommodation

55.1 Hotels and similar structures

55.10 Hotels and similar structures

55.10.0 Hotels

55.10.00 hotels

55.2 Holiday accommodation and other structures for short stays

55.20 Holiday accommodation and other structures for short stays

55.20.1 Tourist villages

55.20.10 Tourist villages

55.20.2 Youth Hostels

55.20.20 Youth Hostels

55.20.3 Mountain shelters

55.20.30 Mountain shelters

55.20.5 Room for short stays, holiday houses and apartments, bed and breakfasts, residences, accommodation connected to farms and fish farms

55.20.51 Affittacamere for short stays, holiday houses and apartments, bed and breakfasts, residences

55.3 Camping areas and areas equipped for motorhomes and caravans

<p”>55.30 camping areas and areas equipped for campers and caravans

What does it predict

For projects whose contribution required is between € 50,000.00 and <> € 300,000.00 the applicable aid regime will be that provided for by the De Minimis Regulation, with a maximum intensity equal to 80% of the admissible expenditure. The minimum contribution limit for the concessions granted with this aid regime is therefore € 50,000.00, while the maximum limit is <> € 300,000.00.

For projects whose contribution required is between € 300,000.01 and € 3,500,000.00, the maximum help intensity is equal:

  • Up to 60% of the eligible expenses for micro enterprises and small businesses (MPI);
  • Up to 50% of the eligible expenses for medium enterprises;
  • Up to 40% of the eligible expenses for large companies.

The minimum contribution limit granted for financing application is € 300,000.01, while the maximum limit is € 3,500,000.00.

The concessions are granted under "de minimis" or "in exemption", based on the amount of the investment.

Objective – Purpose

Enhancement of cultural heritage, tourism

Form – Facilitation

De minimis or in exemption

Allowed Costs

Buildings and land, walls, software, external services and consultancy

Minimum concession that can be granted

300.000 €

Maximum grantable benefit

3.500.000 €
Subject type
Business

Dimension

Microenterprise, Small Enterprise, Medium Enterprise, Large Enterprise

Activity sector

Tourism

Regions

Sicily

Special territorial scope

Noon

Managing entity

Sicily region

Incentive allocation

135.000.000 €

Frequent questions-tourism and hospitality (hotel and extra-hotel sector)

What is the call "Tourism and hospitality" for hotel and extra-hotel structures?
It is a national notice of € 135 million intended to support investments in accommodation facilities (hotels, B&B, farmhouses, guest house), focused on improvement of the offer, digitization and sustainability. www.management-advisor.eu offers complete support in all phases.
Who can participate in the Tourism and Hospitality Call?
Companies recorded as accommodation facilities can participate: hotels, farmhouses, B&B, holiday homes, campsites, shelters, guest house. Regular registration in the Company Register and Tourist Ateco Code is required. www.management-advisor.eu verifies the requirements.
What is the financial allocation of the announcement?
The total equipment is € 135 million. Up to 70% of the eligible expenses are expected to be provided, with possible combination with subsidized loans. www.management-advisor.eu supports financial planning.
When will the door for questions open?
The applications will be submitted on the Invitalia platform starting from May 2025 (exact date to be confirmed in the implementing decree). www.management-advisor.eu monitors updates and guides you in timely presentation.
What is the minimum and maximum amount of the admitted projects?
Projects must provide for a minimum investment of € 50,000 and maximum of € 500,000. www.management-advisor.eu helps to define an optimal and sustainable spending plan.
What expenses are admissible?
They are admitted: renovations, interventions for energy efficiency, digitization, smart technologies, accessibility, environmental sustainability and furnishings. www.management-advisor.eu assists in filling in the detailed budget.
What advantages does the announcement provide?
It provides for non -refundable contributions of up to 70% and subsidized zero rate loans for the remaining 30%. www.management-advisor.eu performs simulations to identify the ideal mix.
What is the maximum duration of the funded projects?
The projects must end within 18 months from the granting of the contribution. www.management-advisor.eu plans an operating schedule and check the progress stages.
How does the evaluation procedure take place?
The selection takes place with a chronological counter procedure: the complete applications are assessed in order of arrival subject to exhaustion. www.management-advisor.eu guarantees compliant and timely sending.
Who manages the announcement operationally?
The announcement is managed by Invitalia on behalf of the Ministry of Tourism. www.management-advisor.eu coordinates all technical and documentary phases.
What documents are required for the application?
We need: chamber view, budgets, quotes, councilor skill, business plan, technical data sheet, DNSH declaration. www.management-advisor.eu prepares and loads all the requested documents.
How are the funds paid?
The funds are disbursed in two tranches, subject to progress of works (SAL) and verification of expenditure. www.management-advisor.eu assists in every phase of reporting and control.

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