Travel boom in Rhineland-Palatinate: 8.7 million guests 2023!

Travel boom in Rhineland-Palatinate: 8.7 million guests 2023!

in 2023 Rhineland-Palatinate recorded a gratifying increase in the tourism sector. According to the Borkener Zeitung , the number of guests rose by 1.5 percent to 8.7 million. This increase was not only quantitative, but also reflected the increased interest in the region. The overnight stays in tourism companies increased by 0.6 percent and reached a total of 22.4 million. The data collected comes from comprehensive surveys for accommodation companies that offer at least ten beds, as well as at camping and motorhome places with a comparable number of parking space.

The tourism statistics in Rhineland-Palatinate, which is based on information from Statistics.rlp.de , plays a crucial role in the mapping of seasonal and regional developments in the tourism sector. Both guest arrivals and overnight stays are recorded monthly, whereby the data is also differentiated according to countries of origin. This enables a comprehensive picture of the occupancy of accommodation companies.

overnight stays and bed capacities

The statistics contain detailed information on the existing bed capacities and the different operating modes. The accommodation companies range from campsites to hotels, the latter should accommodate at least ten guests. It is noteworthy that the data collected is only available for larger companies; Information on smaller accommodations is not part of official statistics. Part of this data could be accessible via local tourism associations.

Tourism statistics is a crucial instrument for evaluating the activities in the tourism sector. These analyzes help to plan and implement strategies to further promote regional offer. According to the Statistical portal , monthly data sets are publicly visible on sleeping facilities, arrivals and overnight stays in the accommodation companies, both for the domestic and foreign visitors.

A look into the future

The positive trends in the Rhineland-Palatinate tourism sector are not only recommended for the current, but also for future planning. By using the existing data and analyzes, the region can continue to create tourist incentives and promote the development of the particularly highly demanded tourist offers. A sustainable focus on the needs of the guests will be essential in order to meet the increasing expectations and to increase the tourist attractiveness of the region.