Luxembourg offers free one-night stay to boost tourism

Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel has promised free vouchers for tourists for a one-night stay in the country. All citizens and workers from the border regions above 16 years of age can benefit from the deal.

Soon, the 700,000 vouchers will be on their way. Each will be worth 50 euros. Their validity will be until the end of the year.

The money cannot be spent on meals or activities but can be combined within one family or a couple – for example, two persons can combine and have 100 euros deducted on their accommodation invoice for one night. The vouchers will be identifiable with a personal QR code, which should also make them easier to use.

The measure is part of the tourism recovery strategy of Luxembourg, which focuses on tourism of proximity. Hence, the country wants to attract tourists who can arrive by car, which includes those from the neighbouring countries – Belgium, France, Germany.

As of January 2020, the population of Luxembourg is 626,108 inhabitants, 47% of which are not Luxembourg nationals. One of the characteristics of the small country is its landlocked position between the three EU member states as mentioned above, which makes it attractive for transit journeys and for border workers.

Furthermore, Luxembourg is the seat of several EU institutions and agencies, which enhances the traffic to the country. Now, this measure can motivate all commuters who travel daily to and from Luxembourg, to spend a night in the country, explore it – and of course, consume more.