The Federal Ministry of Economy, Family and Youth (BMWFJ) is responsible for the strategic use of budget funds to support activities in the tourism and leisure industry. In addition to federal budget funds, financial resources from the ERP and EU co-financing funds are utilised.

The following general targets have been set for BMWFJ funding of tourism activities: improving the framework conditions of the tourism sector, improvement of quality and location, optimisation of company-size and -structure with the aim of establishing year-round tourism and improving company equity structure, creation of co-operation and networks, and the use of modern advertising methods.