Spas and resorts seeking financial assistance.

Travel and sightseeing industry - Spas and resorts seeking financial assistance.

The importance of spas and recreational areas as economic drivers can't be overstated, especially in regions that are structurally weak. A report from tourism associations reveals that over 20% of all recorded overnight stays in these areas were booked last year. When just rural areas (excluding Dresden, Leipzig, and Chemnitz) are considered, this number jumps up to 40%. In Saxony alone, there are 14 spas and 27 recreational zones, the associations inform us.

Similar financial support schemes have already been put in place in other states, points out Jörg Markert, head of the state tourism association. "In Thuringia, for example, the spa towns have been receiving aid of more than ten million euros annually for quite some time."

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1. The tourism association in Saxony is advocating for financial assistance for spas and recreational areas, recognizing their significant role in leisure time activities and economic development.
2. Despite the economic strength of cities like Dresden, Leipzig, and Chemnitz, rural areas in Saxony still contribute significantly to tourism, with over 40% of overnight stays being booked.
3. Looking towards the future, the importance of supporting the tourism industry in Germany, particularly in regions like Saxony with numerous spas and recreational zones, can help ensure a prosperous leisure time for its citizens.
4. Jörg Markert, head of the state tourism association, suggests that similar financial support schemes as those in Thuringia, providing annual aid over ten million euros, could benefit tourism in other states.

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