Saarland celebrates record tourism: 1.1 million guests 2023!

Saarland celebrates record tourism: 1.1 million guests 2023!

Stand: 20.11.2024 4:03 pm

An incredible year for tourism in Saarland! 2023 exceeded all expectations with record numbers that have the industry cheered. Over 1.1 million guests flocked to the region and ensured breathtaking 3.3 million overnight stays - these are the highest numbers that Saarland has ever seen!

The popularity of the Saarland is growing, especially among international visitors. Guests from the Netherlands, France and Belgium have raised the number of overnight stays. The growth in the Saarbrücken regional association and in the Merzig-Wadern district were particularly strong. Compared to other federal states, the Saarland is in midfield with an overnight increase of almost eight percent - a sign of the attractiveness of the region!

Economic Minister announce millions of funding!

Economic Minister Jürgen Barke (SPD) launched a new funding program at the presentation of the tourism barometer. In the next three years, an incredible 25 million euros from the transformation fund will be available! These funds are to be invested in the future of Saarland gastronomy, especially in the areas of sustainability and digitization. Barke emphasizes: "Tourism is a central economic factor in Saarland!"

With this initiative, the state government wants to support the Saarland businesses of the hospitality and set the course for a successful future. The numbers speak for themselves-Saarland tourism is on the rise!