As of 1 July 2024, theFRI-Tur incentive back in vogue for improving the hospitality services of accommodation facilities e encouraging investment in the trade fair sectorwith a focus on digitisation and environmental sustainability. This initiative, envisaged by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRP)is promoted by the Ministry of Tourism and managed by Invitalia.
FRI-Tur is aimed at a wide range of companies, including hotels, agritourisms, open-air facilities, and companies in the tourism, recreation, trade fair and conference sectorssuch as bathing establishments, spa complexes, marinas and theme parks. The investments that can be financed vary between EUR 500,000 and EUR 10 million, with a reserve of 50% of resources dedicated to green investments and 40% earmarked for the South.
The incentive as a stimulus to employment
In addition to improving the quality and competitiveness of accommodation facilities, the FRI-Tur incentive will have a significant impact on employment in the tourism sector. With increased investment, an increasing demand for specialised and trained professionals is expected.
The implementation of digitisation projects will require experts in information and communication technologies, while the emphasis on environmental sustainability will favour the creation of new jobs in areas such as environmental management and renewable energy. Furthermore, the focus on investment in Southern Italy could help reduce the employment gap between different regions of the country.
Training and specialisation: the keys to a career in tourism
To meet these new demands, it will be It is essential to invest in the training and specialisation of workers.
Tourism professionals should acquire skills in innovative areas such as:
- sustainable resource management
- the use of advanced technologies for the management of accommodation facilities
- the promotion of digital tourism experiences.
Vocational training organisationssuch as theEuropean Tourism Institutewill play a crucial role in preparing new talent by offering targeted courses and training. In addition, the companies themselves will benefit from refresher and retraining programmes for their staff, ensuring a high level of professionalism and competence.
The FRI-Tur incentive not only will improve the quality of the Italian tourist offerbut will also represent an important employment leveragerequiring the training of new professionals and fostering the sustainable economic growth of the country.
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