Number of gulf nationals visiting Germany grows 180%

Number of gulf nationals visiting Germany grows 180%

- GCC travellers account for more than 872,000 overnight stays between January and September 2022, more than 180 per cent than the same period in 2021

- Germany’s diverse campaigns focused on market demands from GCC tourists resulted in higher footfall across a range of different regions

Dubai, UAE – Germany recorded a 180 per cent increase in overnight stays from Gulf nationals in the first three quarters of this year compared to the same period of 2021, according to new data from the German National Tourist Board (GNTB).

During the first nine months of 2022, GCC nationals accounted for more than 872,000 overnight stays, making the Gulf region Germany’s top Asian source market. In 2021, the number of GCC nationals visiting the country was 311,000, demonstrating strong growth. Yet when compared to pre-pandemic figures from 2019, it still represents a decrease of 34.5 per cent, showing not only substantial space for future growth, but also the logic behind the tourism board expecting the gap to close further next year.

“We continue to see strong traction from the GCC region, with visitors looking to fulfil cultural experiences,” said Yamina Sofo, director of sales and marketing at the German National Tourist Office, the regional office