Factsheet for measure
NO-2020-36/1230
– measures in Norway
New compensation for tourism companies
Ny kompensasjonsordning for reiselivsbedrifter
Background information
On the 21 September, the government proposed to establish a separate compensation scheme of up to NOK 1 billion (€93.4 million) for tourism companies with a large drop in turnover. The scheme will replace the
general compensation scheme
from September until the end of the year. Tourism is among the industries hardest hit by infection control measures and travel restrictions. The aim is to avoid bankruptcy and maintain activity in particularly hard-hit industries.
Content of measure
The proposed scheme will apply from September to December 2020. The scheme will be based on regulations from the
general compensation scheme
that were abolished on 1 September 2020, and the state will cover a share of the tourism companies' fixed, unavoidable expenses. The scheme will apply to the accommodation industry, the catering industry, the mediation industry (such as tour operators and the like), and parts of the industries for passenger transport and experiences. Exhibition and conference organisers are also proposed to be included in the scheme. Applications will be open in January 2021 and the support will be paid as a one-off payment in total at the beginning of 2021.
Use of measure
No information to date.
Target groups
Actors and funding
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Actors
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Funding
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National government
Trade unions
Employers' organisations
Company / Companies
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National funds
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Social partners
Social partners' role in
designing the measure
and form of involvement:
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Trade unions
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Employers' organisations
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Role
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Consulted
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Consulted
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Form
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Direct consultation outside a formal body
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Direct consultation outside a formal body
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Social partners' role in the
implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:
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Social partners jointly
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Main level of involvement: Peak or cross-sectoral level
Involvement
Social partners have been consulted regularly during the design and implementation of the measure.
Views and reactions
The social partners are supportive of the measure.
Sectors and occupations
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This case is sector-specific
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Economic area
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Sector (NACE level 2)
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I - Accommodation And Food Service Activities
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I55 Accommodation
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I56 Food and beverage service activities
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N - Administrative And Support Service Activities
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N79 Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and related activities
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This case is not occupation-specific.
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