Danilo Molaschi

🏖 Regione Lombardia is investing €15 million to support small and medium enterprises in the tourism sector. Starting July 21, 2025, businesses can apply until October 9, 2025, to receive up to €300,000 per project, covering 50% of eligible expenses. The initiative targets Lombard-based SMEs looking to improve or create new hospitality facilities. Projects must invest a minimum of €80,000 and last 18 months, extendable by 12 months. The fund is non-cumulative with PNRR or European funds.

📝 Gender equality, strategic for work quality and organizational success, ensures equal opportunities in employment, professional growth, pay, and work-life balance. Italy's gender equality milestones include women's suffrage in 1946, maternity rights, removal of maiden name clause, and parental leave, shifting from legal protection to active diversity policies. Reference standard UNI/PdR 125:2022, introduced in April 2022, certifies gender equality management, requiring key indicators monitoring and periodic compliance checks. Benefits include reduced staff turnover, improved productivity, and enhanced corporate atmosphere, leading to stronger reputation and brand value. Certification process involves initial evaluation, policy creation, specific actions, and accredited entity audits. UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification signals commitment to equity and diversity as an added value for growth and innovation in the hospitality industry.