Overview

• Overnight stays fell 1.9% to just under 8.2 million from January to July, and guest arrivals declined 1.0% to 3.1 million, according to the Sparkassen-Tourismusbarometer.
• International business weakened, with foreign overnight stays down 1.5% to about 654,000 and foreign guest numbers down 3.0% to roughly 277,000.
• Germany overall saw a far smaller change, with overnight stays down 0.2% and guest numbers up 0.7%, underscoring Brandenburg’s divergence.
• Leisure and cultural venues drew 1.3% more visitors, with indoor attractions particularly popular in early summer.
• Officials outlined support measures, including Minister Daniel Keller’s pledge to cut red tape for businesses and a TMB off-season campaign running through February to spur short trips.