Gastronomy and Hospitality Institute to be Established in Luxembourg

Cafés and Bistros to become Eligible for Investment Aid

On Wednesday 21 March 2018, at the opening ceremony of Springbreak Luxembourg, Luxembourg's Secretary of State for the Economy, Francine Closener, drew a resolutely positive assessment of the strengths and potential of gastronomy and hospitality in Luxembourg.

Stressing the importance for companies from the Horeca sector to invest in their establishments to meet the expectations of a demanding clientele in terms of quality of service, Secretary of State Closener announced that the investments made by cafes and bistros will be in the future and under certain conditions eligible for investment aid, as are investments by restaurant owners, hoteliers and other SMEs. The draft law on investment aid for SMEs currently in the legislative process and the related regulations will open this new possibility.

During her speech, Secretary of State Closener announced details of a project to establish an institute of continuing education for gastronomy and hospitality professions with an adjoining restaurant, in the premises of Sanem Chateau. She stated "The offer of such a culinary institute similar to the Bocuse Institute will be complementary to that of the Luxembourg School of Hospitality and Tourism and will make it possible to offer continuing education in the field of cutting-edge gastronomy, in line with the expectations and needs of Luxembourg restaurants and their customers."

After the official speeches, Secretary of State Closener toured the Springbreak exhibition, including the booth of Domaines Vinsmoselle who presented a new crémant "Let's make it happen", the bottle of which is in the coulors of Luxembourg's nation branding.​