Tourism direct GDP (2022) | Tourism direct employment (2022) | Travel exports (2024) |
|---|---|---|
0.8% of total GDP (up 0.1 percentage points since 2021) | 8.1% of total employment (up 0.2 percentage points since 2021) | 5.0% of total service exports (up 0.8 percentage points since 2023) |
OECD Tourism Trends and Policies 2026
National tourism strategy: People, Regions and Economy
Responsible government agency: Ministry of the Economy, SMEs, Energy and Tourism
National tourism budget: EUR 34.8 million (2026)
Key tourism policy priorities and actions:
Placing sustainability at the core of future tourism development – Introducing a new Sustainability Concept which provides concrete steps toward meeting environmental objectives and enhancing the quality of life and tourism experiences.
Fostering a balanced tourism sector – Fostering a tourism sector that offers an authentic and high-quality experience for visitors while benefitting and increasing the quality of life for residents.
Building a modern, quality tourism offer – Adapting the tourism offer to the changing demands of tourists, including through a new action plan on wine tourism and user-oriented digitalisation.
Tourism provides economic benefits to the Luxembourg economy. In 2022, tourism directly generated 0.8% of Luxembourg's total GDP, down from 1.2% of GDP in 2019. The contribution to GDP has remained constant after the pandemic, with the tourism sector growing at the same pace as the national economy. Tourism provided 40 421 direct jobs in 2022, an increase of 6.6% compared to pre-pandemic levels.
In 2025, international arrivals in registered paid tourism accommodation totalled 1.41 million, compared to 1.36 million arrivals in 2024. European tourists are the driving force of inbound tourism in Luxembourg, representing 70% of international visitors. The three main international markets in 2024 were the Netherlands (23%), Belgium (18%) and Germany (17%).
The outlook for 2026 is positive based on surveys and booking data.
Tourism policy in Luxembourg is the responsibility of the Ministry of the Economy, SMEs, Energy and Tourism. The General Directorate for Tourism is responsible for regulations, and awards grants to associations that aim to improve tourism products and the quality of residents’ lives. The General Directorate also implements policies to optimise the national tourism offer, through developing tourism labels, providing promotional opportunities and maintaining close relationships with international partners.
Luxembourg for Tourism is responsible for tourism marketing and for promoting Luxembourg as a destination. The organisation is largely financed by the state with support from regional tourist offices, professional associations and private sector actors.
Regional Offices for Tourism are members of Luxembourg for Tourism and are represented at the national level. The regional tourist offices have the mission of co-ordinating local stakeholders (e.g. Tourist Information Centres and Local Governments) and developing the regional tourism offer. The capital of Luxembourg City has its own tourist structure, the Luxembourg City Tourist Office. The Luxembourg Convention Bureau is an economic interest group, which is the dedicated body for developing the MICE sector.
In 2026, the total budget allocated for tourism in Luxembourg is EUR 34.8 million, which includes EUR 4.3 million for regional DMOs and EUR 7 million for Luxembourg for Tourism.
Source: OECD, adapted from the Ministry of Economy, 2026.
Luxembourg tourism is guided by the People, Regions and Economy Strategy. The Strategy, adopted in 2022, aims to strengthen the positive effects of tourism and support the sector in its fast-moving development, while being relevant and responsive to evolving sustainability expectations. The goal of the Strategy is to sharpen, reframe and put into practice the main strategic aims of Luxembourg’s tourism development policy. This Strategy serves as a guide for Luxembourg’s tourism sector on an ongoing basis. The core priorities of the Strategy are:
A modern tourism offer that is rich in experiences: adapting the existing tourism offer to current needs, particularly in outdoor, gastronomy and cultural tourism. This includes also inclusive tourism experiences such as comfort trails which offer the possibility to visitors with limited mobility of walking or rolling along the natural beauty of Luxembourg with ease.
Attractive and resilient tourism businesses: encouraging investment and improving the attractiveness of the sector for qualified staff. The Tourism Academy platform provides updated training designed to enhance skills and expand knowledge to strengthen the tourism sector. The new centralised platform was launched in November 2025 to offer training courses for those interested in becoming tour guides, with planned expansion to other tourism areas in the future.
A sustainable, accessible, and quality stay for all: considering the ecological, economic, social and cultural dimensions of sustainability in the tourism offer, and improving the quality of life of tourists, residents and cross-border commuters (see box below).
Inclusive and user-oriented digitalisation: Digitalisation is seen as a basic requirement for a modern tourism offer in Luxembourg. To make products more inclusive and accessible, an increasing number of tourism attractions now display information in simple, easy-to-read language, both digitally and in print.
Collaboration based on trust and strong networks: establishing close co-operation between stakeholders in the tourism sector, to encourage constructive exchange while involving the public.
Targeted implementation: monitoring the implementation of strategic objectives. Luxemburg for Tourism collects statistical data from different sources and performs market surveys on a range of topics, including customer satisfaction and the views of residents on the local tourism offer and the impact it has on locals’ lives. The data collection process is continually updated and improved and serves as the basis for assessing the success of strategy implementation. This data is made available to tourism stakeholders through a common tourism database.
Luxembourg presented a national concept for sustainable tourism on December 17, 2024, with a vision to position Luxembourg as a sustainable and authentic destination, appealing to residents, cross-border workers, and international visitors. This initiative represents a significant step forward in the country’s tourism strategy, placing sustainability at the heart of future development. The concept introduces a structured approach with clear objectives, measurable indicators, and a framework to guide and support sustainable tourism projects. It aligns with Luxembourg’s national tourism strategy and 2030 National Sustainable Development Plan, as well as the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Built on four key pillars the concept seeks to preserve natural resources, promote social equity, celebrate cultural heritage, and ensure long-term economic viability for tourism stakeholders. The main strategic axes are:
Sustainable management: integrating sustainability criteria into tourism subsidies and strengthening institutional co-operation and intersectoral exchange.
Sustainable tourism offer: improving eco-friendly and accessible mobility between tourist sites, enhancing the EcoLabel Luxembourg, which currently certifies 48 establishments, and utilising local and regional product.
Communication and awareness: digitalising nature protection rules to encourage environmentally respectful visitor behaviour and adapting marketing to attract the right markets to meet sustainable tourism goals.
The concept was developed collaboratively with regional tourism offices, the Luxembourg City Tourist Office, Luxembourg for Tourism, external experts, representatives from nature parks and other stakeholders. A participatory workshop in February 2024, involving 60 stakeholders, helped define priorities and key actions. The concept offers a tangible step toward meeting environmental objectives and fostering high‑quality tourism that respects people and nature, strengthens the local economy, and preserves cultural heritage.