La economic maneuver launched by the government, to stem the effects caused by the coronavirus, provides new measures in support of tourism and culture (SLIDES). Italy must face the health emergency and also the closure of borders which will have obvious repercussions on the country system. Good news that the executive headed by Giuseppe Conte thought about Cultural heritage.
Tourism and culture, extraordinary allowances
“Sectors hard hit - he commented Dario Franceschini, Minister for Culture and Tourism - from the spread of the coronavirus and the measures taken to contain the contagion".
Il law decree he also throws a life preserver to the many workers and companies of the cultural, creative and tourism industries. Sectors which, as the Minister said, "are one of the main drivers of the country". It's about a first tranche of interventions. New forms of aid are likely to be adopted in the coming months. Franceschini stressed that the measures “take into account numerous instances of category associations with whom we have had a close dialogue in recent weeks ".
Campaign to promote Italy in the world
We also think about the realization of one extraordinary promotion campaign of Italy in the world for tourism and cultural purposes. The approved measures integrate and strengthen the tourism measures contained in the first decree.
The government had, in fact, already given the stop to social security payments e contributory for hotels, agencies and tour operators throughout Italy. Also foreseen the possibility for the agencies of refund customers with a voucher. Measure that the new decree now also provides for the Tickets of shows, cinemas, theaters, museums and other places of culture. Also extended to packages purchased for hotels and accommodation facilities.
Tourism and culture: 130 million fund for 2020
Among the provisions also that of establishing a emergency fund for entertainment, cinema and audiovisual.
One hundred and thirty million euros for 2020 for the support of operators, authors, artists, performers and performers affected by the measures adopted for the covid19 emergency and for investments to revive these sectors. A implementing decree of the MiBACT to establish the methods of distribution and allocation of resources.
Stop to social security contributions
With the new maneuver they are added extraordinary allowances for workers in the various sectors. Extended social shock absorbers also to seasonal tourism and entertainment workers.
The law decree suspends the payments of withholdings, social security contributions e welfare. Stop even prizes formandatory insurance for those who manage or organize theaters, concert halls, cinemas, fairs or events.
# Italian in the heart
