Recreation and Tourism Platform (PRET)
Do you have a promising initiative that provides an economic boost to the chosen theme and adds value? If so, you may be eligible for a financial contribution from the municipality.
The Recreation and Tourism Platform (PRET)
Together with business owners in the recreation sector, we have established an incentive fund: the PRET Fund. This fund is designed to provide support for promising initiatives—specifically those in the fields of recreation and tourism that have the potential to generate an economic boost. The incentive grant covers up to 50% of the costs incurred, up to a maximum of €2,500, provided that the available budget of the Recreation and Tourism Incentive Fund is sufficient.
The Municipal Executive decides whether to grant an incentive subsidy. Before doing so, they seek advice from the Recreation and Tourism Platform. The Platform meets at least four times a year. In addition to its advisory role, the Platform also discusses current recreational topics, projects, and events.
The Platform consists of:
- "De Gouden Ham" Business Association
- "Verrassend Leeuwen" Business Association
- "DOV" Business Association
- the Meanders of the Meuse
- Out® value
- Rivierenland Regional Tourism Office (RBT)
- Dutch Hospitality Industry
- Southern Agricultural and Horticultural Organization (ZLTO)
- the Association of Recreation Entrepreneurs in the Netherlands (Recron)
Theme: “Strengthening existing and promoting new tourism and recreational offerings”
The theme for the incentive fund is “Strengthening existing and promoting new tourism and recreational offerings.” There are a number Requirements. You Requirements these Requirements at the bottom of this page.
For example, the initiative must include one of the following options:
- Marketing and promotional initiatives. Initiatives that help increase the visibility of recreational offerings for international tourists. The Points of Interest (POIs) Land van Maas en Waal, the Hanseatic City Maasbommel the Gouden Ham recreational area are mandatory components of these promotional efforts.
- General initiatives. Initiatives that help increase the number of marketing activities targeting the domestic market (i.e., outside the region) as well as the local market. The POIs Land van Maas en Waal, Hanzestad Maasbommel the Gouden Ham recreational area are mandatory components of these promotional efforts.
The initiative must also contribute to the leisure economy in West Maas en Waal.
Applications can only be submitted via the online application form. You can find more information at the bottom of the page.
Contact
Do you have any questions or comments? Please contact Aline van Eijk at aveijk@westmaasenwaal.nl or 06 5344 8653.