Easter's Late Date Kicks Up April Hotel Occupancy in Germany
Increase in April hotel overnight stays due to delayed Easter celebration - Increased Hotel Bookings in April Due to Delayed Easter Celebration
Hit the road, Jack! Germany's hospitality sector's got a swell month ahead, thanks to Easter's delayed date. According to the Federal Statistical Office in Wiesbaden, hotels and accommodations with at least ten beds clocked in a whopping 41 million overnight stays in April. That's a hearty 11% leap from last year's count! Easter took a March dive in 2023, causing a drop in lodgings in March this year.
Domestic guests are Phoning Home More
In April, domestic guests extended their stays, up by a robust 12.4% from the previous year, notching 34.4 million overnight stays. International guests joined the fun with a more measured 4.1% increase, claiming 6.6 million overnight stays.
The first quarter of 2023, statistically speaking, saw hotels about even with their 2022 counterparts. Overnight stays tallied around 125.6 million, according to the bean-counters. Here's where things get a bit divided: while domestic guests relaxed a smidgen more, up by 0.1% to 104.4 million, international guests scaled back, dropping by 0.7% to 21.2 million.
- Tourism- Wiesbaden- Federal Statistical Office- Easter
The community is encouraged to make use of the extended vacation opportunities due to Easter's late date, potentially participating in vocational training programs during their travel, enhancing their lifestyle skills. Considering the surge in April's hotel occupancy, it might be an ideal time for those seeking with vocational training to consider temporary stays at accommodations offering relevant courses.
