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Financial assistance of EUR 25 million earmarked towards a greener hospitality sector in Saarland - Innovative aid program unveiled

Support for Saarland's Hospitality Sector: Small and medium-sized businesses in the hospitality industry within Saarbrücken are now eligible to apply for financial assistance.

Financial aid of EUR 25 million earmarked for a green future in the hospitality sector of Saarland...
Financial aid of EUR 25 million earmarked for a green future in the hospitality sector of Saarland - Innovative assistance programme announced

Financial assistance of EUR 25 million earmarked towards a greener hospitality sector in Saarland - Innovative aid program unveiled

In a bid to bolster the competitiveness of Saarland's hospitality sector in the long run, the state government has launched a new funding program worth 25 million euros. This initiative, under the auspices of Economy Minister Jürgen Barke, is designed to promote an environmentally conscious future for the industry.

The program's primary focus is on investments that save resources in the long term and improve environmental balance. Eligible applicants are businesses that have been active in the market for at least two years, are based in Saarland, and employ at least two full-time staff.

The funding targets small and medium-sized enterprises in gastronomy and hospitality, including family-run country inns and modern city hotels. Examples of eligible investments include energy-efficient renovations, installation of energy-efficient equipment and lighting, charging stations for electric vehicles, measures for greening buildings, creating barrier-free access, and other investments that contribute to sustainability.

To be considered, at least 50% of the planned investment must serve the goal of sustainability. The maximum funding amount per company is up to 300,000 euros. All information and application forms for the new funding program can be found at www.saarland.de/gastgewerbe.

Economy Minister Jürgen Barke emphasizes the importance of the new program for the future-proof structure of Saarland's hospitality industry. He underscores the sector's crucial role in maintaining the quality of Saarland's tourism region and the program's aim to strengthen its competitiveness in the long run. The minister also highlights the program's emphasis on modernization and sustainable development in the Saarland hospitality sector.

The new funding program underlines the economy minister's emphasis on the future-proof structure of Saarland's hospitality industry. It is part of a broader strategy to strengthen Saarland's tourism location and support modernization and sustainable development in the hospitality sector.

The sector's role in maintaining the quality of Saarland's tourism region is crucial, and the program aims to strengthen its competitiveness in the long run. The state government's new funding program promotes an environmentally conscious future for the Saarland hospitality industry, making it more attractive to tourists and investors alike.

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