Ministry of Economic Development: a single subsidy to regions for tourism will be increased by more than a third

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The work in the regions on the programs of the national project "Tourism and Hospitality Industry" was discussed today at the all-Russian meeting on tourism development, which was held by the Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation Maxim Reshetnikov within the forum "Travel!" at the International RUSSIA EXPO. Among the key issues were the timely commissioning of rooms in modular hotels, the implementation of projects on a single subsidy, the amount of which will be increased from next year, as well as the creation and promotion of regional tourist products.

"I propose we discuss the situation regarding how we are managing the work on the already launched programs of the national project. With the support of the President, as you know, significant funds have been allocated to them, and today I expect to hear what results have been achieved. We will be talking a lot about new initiatives, but it is important to understand that the foundation of all new initiatives and the basis for the next support packages will be the fulfillment of the commitments we have made," Maxim Reshetnikov emphasized.

The Minister noted that by the end of this year it is planned to hold a competition for a single subsidy to regions for tourism for three years, from 2025-2027. Thus, the subjects for this period will receive another 28.5 billion rubles. Thanks to the support of the President, the annual amount of such subsidies will be increased by more than a third, and the increase in the terms of implementation of the supported projects will make it possible to take a more comprehensive approach to the development of tourism in specific territories.

One of the key support programs of the national project "Tourism and Hospitality Industry" curated by Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko is subsidizing the construction of modular hotels.

"Regarding the construction of modular hotels, we have obtained the President's support for additional funding for the program. Last year, we accommodated the regions by extending the deadlines for many projects to 2024, moving over 5,000 rooms. For this year, the funds were allocated to all regions on time, amounting to 9 billion rubles, 70% of which businesses have already received. Now we expect that all obligations on your part will be fulfilled. A total of 13,500 rooms should be introduced in 57 regions," Maxim Reshetnikov informed.

The President of Russia Vladimir Putin supported the proposal to hold a new competition this year under the program of subsidizing the construction of modular hotels for the next three years. Thus, another 15 billion rubles will be directed to the regions for the creation of glamping sites.

Maxim Reshetnikov also noted the importance of creation and promotion of regional tourist products. The Ministry of Economic Development, together with the regions, has already begun developing the national tourism portal, which will become the foundation of a unified digital system being established on the President's orders.

The Minister also announced a foresight session for regional teams, which will allow to replicate the best practices. It will be held on June 15 at VDNH.