German National Tourist Board is predicting growth for inbound tourism in 2026, supported by a 4.0pc increase in international overnight stays in December and a Tourism Economics forecast of 3.2pc growth.
This confirms optimistic expectations from the international travel industry. The data highlights recovery and expansion potential.
The figures indicate sustained demand for German destinations. The GNTB uses these insights to guide marketing strategies. The release underscores confidence in continued upward trends.This outlook supports targeted promotion efforts. It reflects strong performance indicators. The announcement provides evidence-based optimism for the year.
GNTB Shared in a written statement: For 2026, we expect international overnight stays in Germany to grow by 3.2 per cent compared to the previous year. Our excellent positioning in city and cultural tourism, unique natural landscapes and a very good price-performance ratio provide a strong starting position in international competition in 2026 as well.
