Grant Scheme for the Digital Transition of Special Interest Tourism Providers

The Scheme is currently closed

Objectives of the Scheme

• Enhance the online presence of providers/involved parties in special interest tourism.
• Intensify the digital promotion of special interest tourism segments.
• Facilitate targeted marketing of special interest tourism offerings through digital channels.

Eligible Beneficiaries

a. Licensed Local Travel & Tourism Agencies involved in special interest tourism.
 b. Communities with a population of fewer than 500 inhabitants, or located at an altitude above 600 meters, regardless of population (as defined in mountainous area classifications).
 c. Other directly involved entities, depending on the tourism sector (excluding licensed hotels, tourist accommodations, and recreation centers).

Note: Beneficiaries must hold all necessary operational licenses, be active in the tourism sector, and meet the criteria set by the Deputy Ministry of Tourism for each special interest tourism category.

Examples of Eligible Beneficiaries:

• Medical Centers/Associations serving international clients.
• Local travel agencies engaged in special interest tourism.
• Recreational diving service providers certified with ISO standards.
• Wineries and farms producing local products.
• Sports federations and their member associations.
• Cruise companies or official representatives of cruise lines in Cyprus.
• Marinas, ports, and yachting clubs.
• Farms, craft businesses, and theme parks offering immersive experiences under the Heartland of Legends route.

Grant Amount & Eligible Costs

• The subsidy will not exceed 75% of total eligible costs, up to a maximum of €5,000 per beneficiary.

Eligible Investments

a. Website creation or upgrade, showcasing one or more of the special interest tourism categories outlined in the National Tourism Strategy 2030, including:

i. Scuba Diving Tourism
ii. Sports Tourism (incl. cycling, shooting sports, etc.)
iii. Wine & Gastronomy Tourism
iv. Conference & Incentive Travel
v. Wedding/Romantic Tourism
vi. Cruise Tourism
vii. Nautical Tourism (Marinas, Yachting, Ports)
viii. Rural/Nature Tourism
 ix. Cultural Tourism
 x. Religious Tourism
 xi. Health Tourism (medical, wellness, elderly care, rehabilitation)
 xii. Golf Tourism

Websites must be available in Greek and English at minimum.

b. Content creation for digital promotion of special interest tourism.
c. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) services.
d. Translations into languages other than Greek and English.
e. Online booking systems.
 f. Use of AI tools (e.g., live chat for visitor queries, automated response systems, etc.).

We provide full support in preparing and submitting applications for this scheme and assist with project implementation.

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