Introduction
The Malta Tourism Authority is committed to support Sport Events Tourism Operators when confirming tourism and business to the Maltese Islands. This scheme is targeted towards companies whose area of business is specifically Sport Events Tourism.
This scheme offers a contribution towards tourists visiting the Maltese Islands for Sport Events in 2021/2022. The purpose of the visit should be solely Sport Events oriented.
Duration of the Scheme
The scheme targets Sport Events related travel over a one year period starting from July 2021 until funds are available.
Designated Authority
This scheme is administered by the Malta Tourism Authority.
Budget
This scheme has a budget of €1.5 million. The support shall be provided on a post event basis and on submission of supporting documents stipulated in the scheme's Terms & Conditions. The scheme can provide funding on a maximum of 15,000 attendees.
Terms of Reference
- For the intents and purposes of this document, the word applicant/s refers to events organisations and the word intermediary refers to companies.
Terms & Conditions
- Support is payable to one applicant only once for the same event.
- The scheme targets Sport Events related travel over a one year period starting from July 2021
- until funds are available.
- The allocation of €100 per participant (subject to a minimum of 3 nights in Malta or Gozo) will be given to the organiser.
- The participant will be required to adhere by the regulations set by the Superintendent of Public Health and the Health Authorities at the time of application submission. The applicant or intermediary would be required to present any necessary documentation.
- Unutilised funds cannot be carried forward to subsequent year (i.e. 2023).
- This scheme is for foreign participants not residing in Malta or Gozo and who have travelled specifically for the Sport Events.
- Only Sport Events recognised and accredited by SportMalta may be eligible for this scheme.
Application
- Support under this scheme is subject to approval and is awarded at the sole discretion of the Malta Tourism Authority.
- Applicants are to register their interest on bit.ly/sportsscheme, by the stipulated date communicated by the Malta Tourism Authority.
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