The classic Lucerne Festival brings the business and public sector an
annual benefit of almost 24 million francs. The sponsorship contributions and
the subsidies are worthwhile for the Lucerne economy as well as for the city and
canton.
Lucerne Festival had its economic benefits analyzed in 2015 by the
University of St. Gallen. It was, after the years 2000 and 2008, the third
study. The same method was always used.
Adding to this economic added value for the region of CHF 22.6 million is
the advertising value generated by media reports abroad. The study puts this at
1.1 million francs.
According to the St. Galler study, Lucerne Festival today contributes 20 to
22 million francs to regional value added. In 2000, the value was 18 million
francs lower. In 2008, when the festival time was a week longer, it was 24 to 25
million francs higher.
The visitors were responsible for the high regional purchasing power
inflow, which made substantial expenditures in the context of the festival,
according to the study. This contribution to value creation was around 11
million francs.
According to the study, the sponsors, who in addition to the sponsorship
contributions contribute around 8 million francs, play an important role. In
addition there are investments of the festival and expenses for the care of the
artists.
The regional purchasing power inflows benefit primarily the restaurants and
the hotels. Through pre-production, the overall contribution of Lucerne Festival
to regional value creation in model calculations increases to around 30 million
francs.
Lucerne Festival had budgeted revenue of CHF 24.2 million in 2015. The
majority is covered by the ticket sales as well as sponsorship and patronage
contributions. Government subsidies amounted to 1.4 million francs. The
investments in the festival were worthwhile for the economy as well as for the
canton and the city, is the conclusion of the Lucerne Festival.
If the Lucerne Festival were to expand its program, as planned with the
Salle Modulable, the economic benefits could be further increased. There is
considerable potential for growth, says the study. A reduction in subsidies, as
reflected in Lucerne, would clearly be counterproductive.
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