Germany saw 209 pc increase in overnight stay by Indians in 2022, still at 65 pc of pre-pandemic level

Germany saw 209 pc increase in overnight stay by Indians in 2022, still at 65 pc of pre-pandemic level

New Delhi, Aug 9 (PTI) Indian tourists spent more than 6.23 lakh nights in Germany in 2022, a 209 per cent increase compared to the previous year, but the number was still 65 per cent of the pre-pandemic levels, according to new data from the German National Tourist Board.

Romit Theophilus, director India for the German National Tourist Office (GNTO), said Indians spent more than 2.01 lakh nights in Germany in 2021.

"The record level of 2019 with over 9.61 lakh overnight stays by Indians has not yet been reached. However, we have already reached 65 per cent of the level of 2019, leaving room for continuous growth as Indians return to travelling. There is huge demand among Indians for international travel," Theophilus said at a press conference here.