Overnight stays during the initial six months of the year reach a new peak - Overnight stays in the first half of the year reach a new all-time high
In the first half of 2023, Germany recorded around 487.2 million overnight stays, nearly reaching the pre-pandemic level seen in 2019, indicating a strong recovery in tourism compared to the previous year[1]. This recovery was largely driven by both domestic and international travelers favoring hotels and urban areas for their stay.
The UEFA European Football Championship, held in Germany in June 2024, had a significant impact on tourism figures that year and into 2025. The championship caused a record number of overnight stays in June 2024[3]. However, the recovery in 2023 was a steady one, reflecting a stable return of tourism demand rather than one boosted by special events.
Specifically, for Wiesbaden, detailed city-level overnight stay numbers for the first half of 2023 are not explicitly provided. However, larger German cities, particularly those with populations over 100,000, were preferred destinations for both domestic and international guests, suggesting that Wiesbaden likely benefitted from this trend, given its regional status and amenities[1].
Key factors contributing to the changes in overnight stays in 2023 include:
- Post-pandemic recovery as travel restrictions eased and consumer confidence returned[1][2].
- Domestic travel playing a major role, making up over 80% of stays by 2025, a trend that likely started in 2023 and strengthened afterward[5].
- An increase in hotel bookings and accommodations despite the continuing challenges such as higher energy prices and fewer hotels in operation compared to before the pandemic[2].
- Tourism concentrated mainly in larger cities and urban areas favored by international tourists for convenience, language, and transport[1].
In June 2024, overnight stays increased by 3.8 percent compared to the previous year, but the number of overnight stays by foreign guests decreased significantly by 12.6 percent compared to the same month in 2023[4]. This decrease was not specific to Wiesbaden, and the Whitsun holidays in some federal states contributed to the increase in domestic guests' overnight stays in June[6].
The data for overnight stays in Germany is provided by the Federal Statistical Office[7]. The number of foreign guests' overnight stays in the first half of 2024, excluding June, is not specified. The number of foreign guests' overnight stays in June 2024 is not specified for any other month in the first half of the year.
References:
- Statista
- DEHOGA
- German National Tourist Board
- German National Tourist Board
- DEHOGA
- German National Tourist Board
- Federal Statistical Office
- In the bustling city of Wiesbaden, one might find a growing number of individuals taking up vocational training opportunities, as the city's steady tourism growth and amenities present an attractive lifestyle for its residents.
- As travel resumes, those who appreciate an active lifestyle could explore the various sports facilities in Wiesbaden, offering a unique blend of relaxation and physical activity during their visits, mirroring the diverse offerings found in urban areas across Germany.
