Federlaberghi give positive signals to tourists

Federalberghi, aware of the slow and difficult recovery, has urged hoteliers to send positive signals to tourists.

In fact, Federalberghi Ravenna conducted a survey among entrepreneurs to understand whether hotel owners would restart their businesses from May 18th.

He also checked their future assessments and any recourse to credit in recent months.

The survey revealed that not many hoteliers have reopened, about 25% of the total . Many, in fact, are interested in opening around mid-June, when travel between regions will be allowed.

Raffaele Calisesi , president of Federalberghi Ravenna, stated that, at the request of Federalberghi Nazionale, he awaited the Relaunch decree to see what measures had been taken for the hotel sector.

The promises made by the Government had been many, given the deep crisis affecting the hospitality sector, particularly the hotel sector.

Calisesi believes that the family income limit for qualifying for the 500 euro holiday bonus should be raised to encourage tourism.

Furthermore, the stay in cities of art is usually very short, so this measure may not increase the number of users inclined to this type of holiday.

Federalberghi give positive signals to tourists: what to do while waiting for better provisions?

About the non-repayable loan, there is a risk that it could only concern a few thousand euros per structure, without bringing much benefit to hoteliers.
Unfortunately, it will also be of little use cancellation of the Imu for two months until June 30th.

The Federalberghi survey found that to access the €25.000 loan, banks required financial statements and guarantees. Since the loan must be repaid over six years, those with the necessary financial stability preferred to negotiate directly with the bank for larger amounts, tailored to their needs.

One of the most significant concerns among business owners is the lack of legislation to protect businesses from potential civil and criminal liability for those who become ill within the facility.

The average number of hotels interviewed is below 10% of their capacity , despite the interest of foreign tourists in returning to our country on holiday.

Furthermore, some European states have made bilateral agreements excluding Italy and shifting tourist flows to Croatia and Greece.

While waiting for these problems to be resolved, the hoteliers interviewed believe it is important to boost tourism with news that will reassure users.

It is important to always be present also through the site, e-mail and social networks of the structure, to users and give positive signals.
In the event that the number of infections rises again, it is important to review the restrictions.

It is hoped that the Municipality of Ravenna , in light of the latest regulations, will be able to receive support through a deferral of payments for the Tari, Tasi, and tourist tax until 2021.