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Germany’s tourism sector: Economic impact and sustainable development

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17 October 2024

Germany’s tourism sector: Economic impact and sustainable development

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The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action emphasizes tourism’s economic importance and its commitment to sustainable practices, digital innovation, and international cooperation to maintain Germany’s appeal as a top destination.

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Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection of Germany

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Geographical descriptors

Germany

Organisation Type

Academic/Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer / tourist organisation

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU institutions

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local authorities

Media/Travel Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Trade Unions

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Coordinated information on travelling

    • Cross-border travelling

    • Digitalisation of tourism SMEs and destinations

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

    • Innovative tourism services

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

    • Road passenger transport

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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The article from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action highlights the crucial role of tourism in Germany’s economy, noting its significant contributions to GDP and employment through various services like accommodation, gastronomy, and cultural activities. It underscores the ministry’s commitment to sustainable tourism practices to protect natural resources and ensure long-term economic stability, with initiatives promoting eco-friendly travel, digital transformation, and innovative tourism concepts. The ministry also provides support programs to help tourism businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, offering financial aid, training, and advisory services to boost competitiveness and resilience.

Additionally, Germany collaborates internationally to promote sustainable tourism, sharing best practices and fostering global development. Looking ahead, the ministry focuses on digitalization, sustainability, and enhancing service quality to maintain Germany’s appeal as a top destination for both domestic and international tourists.

For an in-depth analysis and further insights, please visit the linked source on the left-hand side of the platform (The original piece available only in German).

#Sustainable tourism #Digital nomadism #Innovation in tourism #Cross-regional cooperation

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