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Neuss Tourism Sees Rebound but Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Tourism in Neuss, North Rhine-Westphalia, has shown signs of recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest statistics from the State Office for Nature, Environment and Consumer Protection of North Rhine-Westphalia (LANUV).
The data reveals that the total number of overnight stays in accommodation providers in North Rhine-Westphalia from January to September 2021 was 33.8 million, marking a 14.2% increase compared to the same period in 2020. However, this figure still represents a decrease of 32.9% compared to January to September 2019.
This comparative statistic indicates a rebound in overnight stays as travel restrictions eased and tourism activity resumed. However, the significant 32.9% decline compared to 2019 shows that tourism had not yet fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels as of September 2021.
In the city of Neuss specifically, cabins and youth hostels experienced the largest increase in visitors compared to September 2020, with 73,778 arrivals (+111.4%). Camping sites had 96,335 arrivals in September 2021, a decrease of 0.5% compared to September 2020. Holiday, vacation, and training homes also saw an increase in visitors, with 114,002 more visitors (+44.0%) compared to September 2020.
On the other hand, the total number of overnight stays in September 2021 was 16.5% lower than a year ago, with 4.0 million. Compared to September 2019 (4.9 million), the number of overnight stays in September 2021 was 18.6% less.
The number of foreign guests in September 2021 was 1.7 million, a 22.9% increase from September 2020. However, compared to September 2019, the total number of foreign guests in September 2021 was 26.0% lower.
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Travelers are increasingly choosing Neuss as their destination, with a notable 111.4% increase in visitors to cabins and youth hostels compared to September 2020. However, the lifestyle trend of travel still has a way to go, as the total number of overnight stays in Neuss remains 16.5% lower compared to September 2021, a reflection of the ongoing impact of the pandemic on global travel.
