Benevento is reported to receive 550,000 euros from Regione Campania for the 2026–2027 Christmas festivities, according to reports from NTR24 and Lab TV.
Reacting to the allocation, Fabio Melillo of Civico22 said the funding is an opportunity not to be wasted and should produce benefits beyond temporary decorations and short-lived events.
Melillo argues the resources should strengthen Benevento's tourism and commercial attractiveness beyond the Christmas period. Proposals attributed to him include reusable installations, permanent enhancement of the city's historical and cultural heritage, support for commercial activities, and transparent spending with measurable objectives.
The stated policy goal is to make Benevento's historic centre more attractive and active after the holiday season ends.
What remains unclear is how the money will be used in practice. The reports acquired do not cite the official Regione Campania administrative act, do not specify how the 550,000 euros will be divided among events, installations, businesses or other activities, and provide no independently verified assessment of the expected economic or tourism impact.
