Abstract
Assists adventurous tourism operators in investing in eco-friendly and zero-emissions equipment for hire thereby modernising while also increasing their service offering capacity. Aid granted cover up to 50% of the costs incurred on the purchase of eligible equipment, capped at €5,000.
Description
Adventurous activities are one of main touristic pillar-niches of Gozo. The objective behind this scheme is to incentivise private operators within the Adventure Tourism Niche to continue investing in sustainable, modern, and up-to-standard equipment, while also increasing their capacity. This scheme provides operators within this niche a partial cash grant to stimulate further investment in eco-friendly and zero-emissions equipment that is hired to clients, ultimately giving further credibility to the Gozo brand as an all-year round sustainable holiday destination. The scheme is expected to contribute to a more competitive and sustainable economic niche market (adventure activities), improve the quality of services offered, improve the ability and capacity of operators, incentivise new businesses within the sector and/or the enlargement of businesses already in place, incentivise sustainable environmental practices and increase tourist expenditure per capita.
Beneficiaries
Business entities eligible to benefit from this scheme must be based in Gozo and be operating in the Adventure tourism industry. Activities within this industry eligible for funds under this scheme include abseiling, rock climbing and bouldering, water sports, diving, cycling, segways, and safety equipment related to adventurous activities. However, entities carrying out any other adventure activities not mentioned above, are not excluded, and their eligibility depends upon their potential contribution to qualitative and sustainable tourism.
Support Rates
The Ministry for Gozo and Planning will cover up to 50% of the eligible equipment relating to activities mentioned above, up to a maximum of €5,000 subject to compliance with the terms and conditions of the scheme.
Link:https://mgozservices.gov.mt/eforms/frontEnd/?form=suppost_adventurous_tourism_2024