Germany Tourism News
Strong increase in UK visitor numbers to Germany in July
The German National Tourist Office has announced that as the temperatures rose this summer, so did the incoming overnights for destination Deutschland.
British Airways further expands London City services with Munich route
British Airways is to launch new three-times-a-day flights from London City Airport to the Bavarian beer capital of Munich next year.
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Breaking Travel News investigates: Hamburg, Germany
A notorious seaport for decades, Hamburg has recently cleaned up its image to become a culinary capital of northern Germany. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole drops in for a weekend break to see how things have changed
Hyatt House set for Frankfurt debut in 2023
The hotel will be integrated into Four Frankfurt, a large mixed-use development in the centre of the city by Groß & Partner, that will be comprised of four towers and will include residential and office facilities, as well as retail spaces and hotels.
GNTB launches German Summer Cities campaign
The German National Tourist Board has announced a new worldwide campaign for next year. The latest campaign comes in addition to the recently introduced 100-years of Bauhaus, which will celebrate the artistic movement.
Hamburg Festival to return to London in September
Hamburg Festival is returning for a second year, bringing Londoners a taste of the German city. Last year’s event brought a burst of music, tastes and culture from Hamburg to London and this year they look to build on the success, which saw a footfall of over 11,000.
Vienna House to welcome new Leipzig property in July
Vienna House have announced a new hotel in central Leipzig that will open on July 6th. The hotel is the newest addition to Leipzig’s beautiful old town, ideally located near sights such as the gothic St. Thomas Church that has played host to influential musicians including JS Bach.
German National Tourist Board hosts culinary showcase in London
The German National Tourist Board UK & Ireland hosted a food tasting event in London last night for over 100 guests from the UK media and travel trade.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Oberammergau Passion Play 2020
The countdown to the Oberammergau Passion Play 2020 begins in earnest today, with the first performance exactly two years away. Here Breaking Travel News takes a look at this once-in-a-decade event and the role it plays in tourism in Germany.
Eurowings to connect Düsseldorf-New York from this weekend
Eurowings will begin its new, non-stop service between New York and Düsseldorf, Germany, on April 28th. Europe’s fastest-growing airline, and a Lufthansa Group subsidiary, operates long-haul flights from its Düsseldorf and Munich hubs, where it offers connections to other destinations throughout Europe.
Routes Europe headed to Hannover for 2019 show
The Routes Europe development forum has been officially handed over to Hannover, Germany – the host destination for 2019.
Burgeoning culinary scene draws British travellers to Germany
The German National Tourist Board has announced an increase in overnight stays of 7.9 per cent by visitors from UK for January 2018, compared to the same period in 2017.