Statistik: Deutschland-Tourismus erzielt Halbjahresrekord
Urlaub in Deutschland ist so beliebt wie noch nie. Im ersten Halbjahr stieg die Anzahl an Übernachtungen auf einen neuen Rekord. Trotzdem steht die Branche auch vor Problemen.
Deutsche hotels, guesthouses, and inns recorded their highest number of overnight stays in the first half of 2026, according to the German Federal Statistical Office. From January to June, the total number of overnight stays reached 223.8 million, a 0.3 percent increase compared to the previous year's record-highest first half (223.1 million).
Domestic visitors contributed to 187.4 million overnight stays, while international visitors added 36.4 million. However, the downward trend continued, with hotels only recording 48.9 million overnight stays from June alone, a 2.9 percent decrease compared to June 2025. Despite the overall positive development, the German Tourism Association highlighted ongoing challenges.
President Reinhard Meyer pointed out that the positive numbers did not mask many businesses facing significant pressure due to rising costs, labor shortages, and a growing investment backlog.
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