Overview

• Over 56 million Germans took trips lasting at least five days in 2024, setting a new participation record.
• Total spending on vacations surpassed €90 billion, marking an all-time high for the tourism sector.
• Spain remains the top international destination, followed by Italy, Turkey, and Greece, while Schleswig-Holstein leads domestic travel preferences.
• International travel accounted for 76% of trips, though long-haul travel decreased to pre-2023 levels.
• Tourism experts highlight resilience in travel demand but caution about challenges in profit margins for the hospitality industry.