Factsheet for measure
BE-2021-14/1915
– measures in Belgium
Support for tourist sector
Steun Toeristische Sector
Background information
The Flemish and local governments have launched a variety of initiatives in recent months to specifically support the tourist sector in Flanders, namely:
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Support for marches, festivals, processions.
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Support for the relaunch of tourism in 2021.
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Transition support for tourist enterprises in West-Flanders (the province that is at the seaside, which depends significantly on tourism).
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Support for social-tourist sector.
Content of measure
Support for marches, festivals, processions:
The Flemish government provides financial contributions for festivals that launch events in the coming summer (in a safe way). The event has to be organised for at least 60% outdoors and have 'international potential'.
A system of five support categories is used, depending on the type and size of the event. In total a budget of €10 million is provided.
Support for the relaunch of tourism in 2021:
The Flemish government made €30 million available for enterprises within the tourist sector in Flanders. The measure allowed those eligible to receive a sum of up to €200,000. They are however obliged to repay 75% of the received sum within five years.
Support for social-tourist sector:
The same system applies for the social-tourist sector, however they are only obliged to repay 60% of the sum received.
Transition support for tourist enterprises in West-Flanders (the province that is at the seaside, which depends significantly on tourism).
The province of West-Flanders supports the local tourist SME's with financial contributions between €2,500 and €7,500.
Use of measure
No data available.
Target groups
Actors and funding
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Actors
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Funding
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Local / regional government
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National funds
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Social partners
Social partners' role in
designing the measure
and form of involvement:
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Trade unions
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Employers' organisations
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Role
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Form
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Not applicable
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Not applicable
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Social partners' role in the
implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:
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Unknown
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Main level of involvement: N/A
Involvement
No information available.
Views and reactions
No information available.
Sectors and occupations
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This case is sector-specific (only private sector)
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Economic area
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Sector (NACE level 2)
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I - Accommodation And Food Service Activities
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I55 Accommodation
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I56 Food and beverage service activities
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This case is not occupation-specific.
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