Re-opening in Neu-Ulm: Hotel Plaza start postponed again!

Re-opening in Neu-Ulm: Hotel Plaza start postponed again!

The new hotel on the Danube in Neu-Ulm is about to open, but those interested will have to be patient again. The hotel was originally scheduled to open on September 1, 2024, then was postponed to January 15, 2025 and is now scheduled for February 3, 2025, as swp.de reported. The Plaza Group emphasizes that the delay is aimed at ensuring everything is working perfectly before the first guests check in.

Tourism boom in Ulm and Neu-Ulm

Parallel to the developments at the hotel, tourism is booming in the twin cities of Ulm and Neu-Ulm. Last year, the two cities recorded more than a million overnight stays, a record that surpasses the pre-pandemic period. Loud schwaebische.de There was an increase of around 11 percent in 2023 compared to 2022, with the number of arriving guests increasing by almost 15 percent. This encouraging development is attributed to the return of travelers post-pandemic looking for new experiences and short trips.

Ulm/Neu-Ulm Touristik GmbH sees great potential in this trend and is focusing on quality tourism. Guests are increasingly looking for digital offerings and a combination of leisure activities. Despite the positive numbers, there is still room for improvement, particularly in terms of length of stay, which is only 1.8 days on average. This is due to the transport connections and the fact that many guests are passing through. Nevertheless, the increased demand for local attractions and exciting gastronomy shows that Ulm and Neu-Ulm are becoming increasingly important as holiday destinations.