Germany records over 30 per cent rise in tourist arrivals from India, country has a lot to offer for Indians: Envoy

Germany has recorded over 30 per cent growth in tourism, with the European country welcoming over 8 lakh night stays from India in 2023.

“The growth in tourist numbers has been amazingly impressive. We have seen an increase of more than 30 percent compared to last year. “German tourism is bouncing back after Covid restrictions are lifted,” Germany’s deputy chief of mission Georg Enzweiler told ANI.

Addressing a joint press conference by the German National Tourist Office (GNTO) and the German Embassy in India, Enzweiler said his country’s commitment towards sustainability and eco-friendly tourism practices will be attractive to Indian travelers looking for responsible travel. Give priority.

“Sustainability is a very important issue in all sectors of our country. I think one of the benefits of people traveling to Germany from India will be that they will be able to see for themselves what sustainability and practice means, whether it is travel within Germany…,” the German diplomat said.

The envoy pointed out that the biggest European football event, the Euro Cup, which will be held this June, includes a total of 52 UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in Germany, as well as the country’s natural beauty, picturesque villages and innovative eco-tourism practices. To attract tourists.

“We are thrilled to see the growing interest among Indian tourists in exploring Germany. Given Germany’s impressive ranking in the Global Nation Brand Index 2023, the remarkable increase of 32.6 percent compared to the previous year is no surprise,” Enzweiler said.

“Located in the heart of Europe, Germany offers a vibrant, dynamic and commercially attractive destination for young travellers. The Deputy Chief of Mission of the German Embassy said, increased people-to-people contacts are important in strengthening the foundation of our bilateral partnership like never before.

He also said that recently there has been a huge increase in the number of Indian students in Germany. “…It’s great,” Enzweiler said.

Romit Theophilus, director of GNTO’s marketing and sales office in India, said Indian students are now the largest international community on German campuses.

“Indian students are now the largest international community on German campuses, with 42,578 students by 2023,” he said.

Last year, German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann had said that Germany has the highest number of students in India, with a total of over 42,000 students, an increase of 25 per cent within a year.

Speaking to ANI last year, then Ambassador Philipp Ackermann had said that German universities are keen to admit Indian students because of their good reputation, while cautioning students from Punjab to submit their applications directly without relying on agencies. did. Additionally, he highlighted the important economic ties between Germany and India and said that Germany is India’s largest trading partner in Europe.