The tour operators of Maratea they are ready to ask for compensation for the damages suffered due to the closure of the state road 18 Castrocucco-Marina, interrupted by a landslide since November 2022.
The closure of state road 18 has caused serious damage to the local economy, penalizing tourism and economic activities.
Delays and lack of information: Operators complain about the lack of clear and precise information on the reopening date of the road, which has been postponed several times.
The road closure has led to an increase in hotel cancellations, bus tour cancellations and a general decline in customers.
The Maratea Tourist Consortium is evaluating the possibility of filing a claim for damages against all entities and companies responsible for the failure to reopen the road.
The operators ask to be protected and to receive guarantees on the date of reopening of the road. The operators ask that a surveillance service be established for the collapsed section of state road 18, for which there are adequate financial resources.
Operators are asking to know how the funds allocated by the National Department of Civil Protection for the first compensation to businesses will be spent.
Operators fear they will lose the upcoming summer season if the road is not reopened in time. The road closure is causing significant economic damage to Maratea's tourism operators.
The request for a quick solution:
The tourist operators of Maratea are asking for a quick and definitive solution to the problem of the closure of state road 18, in order to be able to return to work and restart the local economy.
Article published on May 3, 2024 - 16:28 pm