Funding mechanisms
13 June 2025
Funding to boost hospitality SMEs in Saarland
Funding mechanisms
13 June 2025
Adventure tourism
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Saarland has launched a EUR 25 million funding programme to support local hospitality SMEs in modernising and becoming more sustainable between 2025 and 2027.
Ministry of Economic Affairs, Innovation, Digital and Energy of Saarland
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SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
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Specific types of tourism
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Adventure tourism
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Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
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Cultural tourism
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Ecotourism
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Education tourism
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Festival tourism
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Gastronomy tourism
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Health and medical tourism
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MICE tourism
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Mountain tourism
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Religious tourism
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Rural tourism
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Sports tourism
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Urban/city tourism
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Wellness tourism
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Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
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Funding and support measures
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Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs
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Short-term rentals
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Business activities
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Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
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Events catering and other food services
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Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation
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Hotel and similar accommodation
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Other accommodation
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The Ministry of Economic Affairs, Innovation, Digital and Energy of Saarland launched the SME Programme to support a more sustainable and resilient hospitality sector, offering financial assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises for modernisation and sustainability improvements. The programme aims to stabilise the hospitality sector, secure permanent jobs, and future-proof businesses amid economic transformation. Eligible applicants include SMEs in the accommodation and catering sectors with premises in Saarland. A total of EUR 25 million in state funds has been allocated for the 2025–2027 period, including grants covering up to 50% of eligible net investment costs, ranging from EUR 12,500 to EUR 300,000 (The original piece available only in German).
#Green hospitality #Sustainable tourism #Economic diversification
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