Saxony's hospitality industry is expecting a lively Easter and the following vacations. "The pre-booking situation is good in the vacation regions throughout the state. In some places, they are above the previous year's level," said Ines Nebelung from Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen (TMGS) on request. Around 90 percent of guests come from Germany, followed by Austria and Switzerland. On average, holidaymakers stay for three to four days.
Dehoga: Industry sales still behind last year
"The start of spring is very important for the industry," said Axel Klein, Managing Director of the Saxon Hotel and Restaurant Association (Dehoga), to the German Press Agency. Turnover was still down on the previous year. It is important that the weather plays along, because guests then also make greater use of outdoor catering.
According to Dehoga and TGMS, accommodation in hotels, guesthouses and other accommodation is already well booked, but there are still places available in all categories. "The late Easter date in mid-April gives hope for good weather and therefore many more last-minute booking inquiries. This corresponds to the current booking behavior of guests," explained Nebelung.
