Tourism in the national park: Courageous voices demand change!

Tourism in the national park: Courageous voices demand change!

In the district of Kleve it is bubbling! Gastronomy sees a golden chance in the Reichswald National Park, but the voices of the hosts have so far remained unheard of. Michael Große Holtforth, a brave hotelier from Kalkar, sums it up: "The interests of tourism 'are little taken into account in the debate about the national park." An outcry by the restaurateurs who often act in the background as a service provider and host while politics dominates the stage.

But big Holtforth is not ready to resale. He recognizes the economic risks associated with a clear positioning. "When I say I want a national park, it can backfire," he warns. Nevertheless, he remains steadfast and serves delicious meat dishes to his guests while at the same time propagating the vegan lifestyle. A balancing act that shows how important it is to consider the different interests of the guests.

The challenge of gastronomy

Gastronomy in the district of Kleve faces a challenge: How can you bring your own interests into the discussion about the national park without exposing politically? Große Holtforth demands more hearing for the votes of the hosts, who not only fight for their own business, but also for the tourist development of the region. The national park could be an attraction that not only attracts nature lovers, but also boosts the local economy.

The call to cooperation is clear: the restaurateurs must join together and represent their concerns loudly in order to use the opportunities that the national park offers. It is time that the innkeepers of the hosts are heard in the political debate - for a flowering gastronomy in the district of Kleve!