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Rhineland-Palatinate launches free tourism check to help hotels and restaurants attract customers
🇩🇪 Germany /Economy & Trade

Rhineland-Palatinate launches free tourism check to help hotels and restaurants attract customers

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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Newswire Official statement New plan
  • Rhineland-Palatinate will launch the free Tourism Check RLP advisory service for hotels and hospitality businesses on October 1.
  • The program will combine a two-hour on-site consultation with a follow-up business analysis, focusing on areas such as digital presentation and market positioning.
  • The state plans to fund 90% of the €27,000 project and provide free consultations for about 120 businesses by the end of 2027, ahead of the 2029 Federal Horticultural Show in the Middle Rhine Valley.

Hotels and restaurants in Rhineland-Palatinate will soon be able to receive free advice on how to attract new customers and compete more effectively. The Tourism Check RLP is scheduled to begin on October 1.

The service will start with an on-site consultation lasting about two hours. A later analysis will assess the business and provide recommendations. The ministry identified a modern digital presence and clear positioning as possible areas for improvement.

The project was developed jointly by the state economics ministry and the chambers of industry and commerce. Businesses can register immediately through any of the state’s chambers.

Economics Minister Michael Ebling urged businesses in the Middle Rhine Valley to participate, linking the program to the opportunities expected from the 2029 Federal Horticultural Show. The state plans to offer free consultations to around 120 businesses through the end of 2027.

The ministry said Rhineland-Palatinate would finance 90% of the project, equivalent to €27,000. The initiative is framed as practical support for hospitality businesses preparing to reach new visitor groups.

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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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