Province of Antwerp invests €190.000 in future-proof recreation businesses

Ten tourism entrepreneurs received a voucher from Deputy Mireille Colson (Province of Antwerp) to realize their innovative and sustainable projects. The financial boost of a total of 190.000 euros is part of INSPIRES, a European project focusing on resilience, sustainability and...
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€2 million available for new Flemish nature and water experiences

The year 2028 in Flanders is dedicated to Nature and Water Experience. To reinforce the implementation of that year, subsidies are being made available that commercial parties in recreation and tourism can also make use of. There...
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Pairi Daiza withdraws subsidy application for water park construction

The Pairi Daiza animal park, in the Walloon Region, is fully engaged in the construction of a water park, with a planned opening in 2027. Funding was provided, among other things, by an employment subsidy from the Walloon government. Due to controversy in...
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New European project ReStart accelerates transition to regenerative tourism

In January 2026, ReStart officially launched, a new European project that brings together a strong European network of partners, all sharing the same ambition: to use tourism as a driver for ecological, economic and social development in North-Western Europe (NWE).
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Artis obtains status as Professional Organization for Monument Conservation (POM)

Artis has obtained POM status. With POM status, the national government stimulates good ownership and clientship of organisations that own at least twenty national monuments. This status offers advantages, among other things, when applying for maintenance subsidies.
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Companies are again investing heavily in energy savings: 4,4 billion in 2023

Entrepreneurs made extensive use of tax benefits in 2023 with the Energy Investment Deduction (EIA). Nearly 23.000 entrepreneurs applied for the EIA. The total amount of energy-efficient investments was almost €4,4 billion. This is an increase of 24% compared to 2022....
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4,3 million euros for 287 tourist accommodation and youth accommodations in Flanders

Flemish Minister of Tourism Zuhal Demir is investing 4,3 million euros in 287 recognized tourist accommodation and youth accommodations in Flanders through Tourism Flanders. The operators of these 287 accommodations, spread throughout Flanders, receive support for their investments in energy-saving...
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