Travel Industry Struggles as 2019 Approaches Unabated
In July 2021, North Rhine-Westphalia witnessed a revival in tourism, with approximately 3.5 million overnight stays recorded in its accommodation establishments. This figure represents a 10% increase from July 2020, marking a gradual recovery from the significant decline experienced in 2020 due to travel restrictions and lockdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, the number of overnight stays by foreign guests in July 2021 was 426,988, a 13.4% decrease from the previous year. This trend is likely a result of ongoing travel restrictions and the prioritisation of domestic tourism.
Camping sites in North Rhine-Westphalia saw the strongest declines in July 2021, with a decrease of 12.7% in arrivals and 8.6% in overnight stays. On the other hand, holiday, vacation, and training homes experienced the highest visitor increase, with 59,108 guests, a plus of 75.2%. Cabins and youth hostels also saw a surge in guests, with 36,321 guests in July 2021, representing a 21.9% increase.
Comparing these figures to July 2019, the number of overnight stays and arrivals in 2021 saw a significant decrease, with a 29.4% and 39.9% drop, respectively. The trend continues when looking at the first seven months of 2021, with a 44.7% decrease in the number of visitors compared to the same period last year. The total number of overnight stays in the first seven months of 2021 was 11.4 million, a 31.2% decrease from the previous year.
When compared to January to July 2019, the statistics show a drop of 73.5% in the number of guests and 62.2% in overnight stays in the first seven months of 2021. These figures underscore the impact of the pandemic on tourism in North Rhine-Westphalia.
For a precise and detailed analysis, including statistics on occupancy rates, types of accommodation preferred, and visitor demographics, one would need to consult official tourism reports or statistical data from sources such as the North Rhine-Westphalia Statistics Office (IT.NRW) or tourism boards.
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In the midst of North Rhine-Westphalia's tourism revival, a shift in lifestyle choices can be observed, with an increasing preference for domestic tourism due to travel restrictions. Furthermore, for those eager to travel, a change in accommodation options might be observed, as holiday homes, vacation properties, and training homes, along with cabins and youth hostels, have experienced a surge in guests.
