The European Commission invited tourism stakeholders, SMEs, industry representatives and support organisations to attend the conference "How did EU funding work for my business in Tourism? Tools, platforms and training resources for businesses of all sizes", taking place on 9 October 2026 at Fibes – Conference and Exhibition Centre in Seville, Spain.

Co-organised by DG MOVE and EISMEA, this one-day event, back-to-back with the Tourism Innovation Summit, provided practical guidance on accessing and leveraging EU funding opportunities available to tourism businesses of all sizes. Participants heard directly from European Commission officials, expert evaluators and successful SMEs that have benefited from EU programmes, offering valuable insights into navigating funding processes and developing competitive project proposals.

The conference featured:

• An overview of EU funding opportunities relevant to the tourism sector;
• Practical advice from funding experts and evaluators;
• Success stories and lessons learned from SMEs;
• Information on tools, platforms and training resources available to support tourism businesses;
• Multiple networking opportunities with experts, stakeholders and fellow participants.

The event concluded with a dedicated networking session designed to foster collaboration, exchange experiences and explore future partnerships across the European tourism ecosystem.

Event Agenda