Tourism businesses in Galway are set to benefit from a new €55 million investment by Fáilte Ireland, which, according to a local TD, will ensure the sector is
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Feb 2, 2021 10:19 AM
A new â¬55 million fund from Failte Ireland has been released to support businesses in the tourism sector.
The business continuity scheme will support those tourism businesses that were not eligible for the Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) payment or previous Fáilte Ireland continuity grant schemes. Applications open on the 11th of February and grants from between â¬3,750 and â¬200,00 are available.
Other key initiatives include
Investment in Domestic Marketing to drive domestic tourism once the country re-opens including county-specific campaigns
Employee, business and sector supportson areas such as strategy and leadership, finance and cost efficiency, food and beverage innovation, maximising revenue and service excellence to drive performance and help businesses navigate the challenges they are facing, as well as wellbeing services to support employers and employees at this difficult time.
Fáilte Ireland has announced details of its new €55 million Tourism Business Continuity Scheme.
The announcement was made at a special virtual industry event watched by thousands of operators, providers and employers from across the tourism sector.
The allocation was secured by Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport, Gaeltacht and Media Catherine Martin TD in Budget 2021, and Fáilte Ireland is responsible for developing and administering the scheme.
The scheme will support those tourism businesses that were not eligible for the Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) payment or previous Fáilte Ireland continuity grant schemes.
The National Tourism Development Authority also announced its heavyweight domestic marketing plans, investment commitments in outdoor dining and urban animation and its strategic priorities for the year ahead. The event entitled
Boost for Kilkenny tourism with new investment by Fáilte Ireland
Grants from €3,750 to €200k available
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A new nationwide €55 million investment by Fáilte Ireland will provide a welcome and timely boost for tourism businesses across Kilkenny city and county, according to local Fine Gael TD, John Paul Phelan.
The minimum grant is €3,750 and the maximum grant is €200k.
Deputy Phelan said the funding for the Tourism Business Continuity Scheme was secured in Budget 2021 and Fáilte Ireland is responsible for developing and administering the scheme.
Deputy Phelan said: “The scheme will support those tourism businesses that were not eligible for the Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) payment or previous Fáilte Ireland continuity grant schemes.