The Croatian government proposed on Thursday draft amendments to four tourism acts and amended two regulations, with the aim of reducing the financial pressure on the tourism sector and enabling quick decision-making.
The government proposed amendments to the Act on Tourist Boards and the Promotion of Tourism the Sojourn Tax Act, the Act on the Provision of Tourism Services, and the Hospitality and Catering Industry Act.
The amendments are part of the government's efforts to help sustain the economy affected by the fallout from the coronavirus epidemic.
"In these circumstances it is our interest to preserve the tourism sector, the jobs and to ensure liquidity, and we will continue to monitor the development of the situation and respond accordingly, " Tourism Minister Gari Cappelli said.
"Less than 10% of our tourism capacity is in use, many jobs are at risk, but we will, I hope, manage to preserve them through the government's measures," Cappelli said.
This applies, he added, both to those with permanent jobs and seasonal workers who account for about 5,000 employees.
Owners of private accommodation facilities will be exempt from certain fees in the first six months, amounting to HRK 164 million.
"We are also preparing measures through the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR) and other banks regarding loans, and the Ministry of Tourism is working on a plan to support the sector with about HRK 600 million," Cappelli said. (Hina)
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