An alternative to the Tourist Voucher: A new tourism support program

The Tourist Check is a new proposal of the Ministry of Sport and Tourism, which replaces the previously known Tourist Voucher. This time, however, the support does not go to families with children for summer holidays in popular resorts, but promotes off-season travel - especially to Eastern Poland. It is there, in four voivodeships, that funding for accommodation can be used.

Who can benefit? Simple rules

The biggest advantage of the program is the lack of complicated income verification. You just need to meet one of two conditions:

- be over 60 years old (regardless of the pension amount),

- have a Large Family Card.

There is no need to provide proof of income - what matters is age or the status of a large family.

Where and how much can you gain?

Funding ranging from PLN 300 to PLN 600 can be used in accommodation facilities in four voivodeships: Lublin, Podlaskie, Podkarpackie and Warmian-Masurian.

These are regions that have suffered particularly in recent years due to the decline in tourist traffic. It is worth remembering that the discount applies only to direct reservations at a hotel or guesthouse - reservations via large online portals do not qualify for the program.

How does the Tourist Check work? Reflexes count!

Support is in electronic form. Seniors and Big Family Card holders log in to a special online platform and receive a unique discount code. This code must be provided when booking accommodation.

The number of codes is limited - new pools are launched every month, and the "first come, first served" principle makes it worth being vigilant and applying as soon as possible after the next tranche opens.

The good news: unused funds roll over to the next month, so latecomers have a second chance.