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21 July 2025

Sicily launches EUR 135m grant programme to boost hospitality sector

Adventure tourism

Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

Cultural tourism

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15/10/2025

The Sicilian Region has launched a EUR 135 million funding call to support tourism businesses in upgrading or creating hospitality facilities across the island.

15/10/2025

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Sicilian Region

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Geographical descriptors

Italy

Organisation Type

Company with 250 or more employees

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Specific types of tourism
- Adventure tourism
- Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
- Cultural tourism
- Ecotourism
- Education tourism
- Festival tourism
- Gastronomy tourism
- Health and medical tourism
- MICE tourism
- Mountain tourism
- Religious tourism
- Rural tourism
- Sports tourism
- Urban/city tourism
- Wellness tourism

Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
- Funding and support measures
- Governance of tourism destinations
- Short-term rentals

Business activities
- Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
- Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation
- Hotel and similar accommodation
- Other accommodation

The Sicilian Region has launched a funding call to support the enhancement of tourism infrastructure across the island. It aims to strengthen Sicily’s hospitality sector and boost its competitiveness by encouraging investment in the renovation, expansion, or creation of tourism facilities.

Eligible applicants include micro, small, medium, and large enterprises operating in the hospitality and non-hotel sectors in Sicily — such as hotels, B&Bs, hostels, campsites, tourist villages, holiday homes, and cooperatives. A total of EUR 135 million has been allocated for the call, with grants ranging from EUR 50,000 to EUR 3.5 million.

Applications must be submitted by 15 October 2025 via the link provided on the main website. Selected projects must be completed within 24 months and must not involve the use of new land (The original piece available only in Italian).

#Destination management #Tourism development