In the summer of 2013 the Federal Council approved a report on the structural situation of Swiss tourism and future federal tourism strategy. This report proposes a package of measures to develop current federal tourism policy. The aim is to provide greater support to the tourist industry in overcoming the structural changes which have been accelerated following the acceptance of the ‘second home initiative' by the Swiss electorate. In specific terms, the Federal Council wants to increase federal help for the accommodation industry and support Swiss tourism with an impulse programme for the years 2016-2019