The two biggest German Cities are pleased about the positive development of the number of overnights stays. Despite the crisis both cities were able to post positive figures between January and April.
Hamburg as well as the capital Berlin are very pleased. During the month of January until April 2009 both cities were able to achieve an increase of overnight stays despite of the global crisis. While Hamburg states an increase of 0.1 %, the amount in Berlin grew even 1.2%.
Burkard Kieker, general manager Berlin Tourism Marketing Gmbh;" We are very pleased about the beneficial development of the number of overnight stays. . This demonstrates that Berlin, especially in challenging times, attracts its guests."
Dietrich von Albedyll, general manager Hamburg Tourism Gmbh adds;" We are proud to be the city after Berlin, which, despite the world wide crisis, counteracts the declining trend . Nevertheless, we are aware of the fact that due to the peaking competition in Europe, it is highly important to illustrate a certain presence in order to promote Hamburg's advantages as a location.