Funding Advisory as Part of Professional Hotel Consulting

The legislature has recognized the importance of timely business support and therefore provides financial assistance for professional hotel consulting. There are numerous funding programs available for start-ups, established businesses, and companies in distress. A key source of information is the funding database of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, which provides a comprehensive overview of current funding opportunities. Funding for Accredited Hotel Consultants:

• Accredited consultants registered with the BAFA Consultant Database (Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control) can apply for 50% funding of consultancy costs up to €4,000 in Berlin, Leipzig, and the old federal states.
• In the Lüneburg region, funding is 60%, and in the new federal states, 80% for start-ups.
• For established businesses and companies in difficulty, the maximum funding amount is €3,000, which is provided proportionally.
• The consultancy support is limited to six months and can last a maximum of five days.

Additionally, specific consulting services are funded for businesses led by women, migrants, or persons with recognized disabilities. Focus areas include:

• Workplace integration and organizational design
• Recruitment of skilled personnel and equality measures
• Age-appropriate workplace design
• Sustainability and environmental protection

Thanks to these funding programs, hoteliers and hospitality managers can access professional consulting to optimize their business structures, manage crises effectively, and ensure the long-term viability of their hotels.