Accommodation options for young travelers, including hostels and picturesque cottages.
In November 2021, the number of overnight stays in North Rhine-Westphalia's accommodation establishments saw an increase compared to the previous year, but it still fell short of pre-pandemic levels. The ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with its related travel restrictions and reduced tourism demand, continued to hinder a full recovery.
The gradual easing of restrictions allowed for more domestic and some international travel, which helped increase the number of overnight stays compared to 2020. However, the figures remained below the 2019 level because the full pre-pandemic tourism recovery had not yet occurred, with many travelers still hesitant or restricted from traveling internationally.
This dynamic also affected revenues and foreign guest numbers. Revenues at accommodation establishments increased compared to 2020 due to more guests and higher occupancy, but they did not reach the higher pre-pandemic levels of 2019. Foreign guest numbers stayed lower than 2019 because international travel restrictions and concerns were still limiting cross-border tourism, reflecting a slower return of foreign visitors than domestic tourists.
Specific statistical data for North Rhine-Westphalia in November 2021 were not readily available, but this explanation aligns with general tourism trends for German regions during the pandemic period. The gradual recovery trend held true across many destinations in Germany, including North Rhine-Westphalia.
In the city of Neuss, a free newsletter is available for those interested in receiving in-depth information about social developments, culinary arts, art, and culture in the city. From January to November 2021, around 10.1 million guests visited accommodation establishments and campsites in North Rhine-Westphalia, which is 5.7% fewer than in the corresponding period of the previous year.
In November 2021, the number of overnight stays in North Rhine-Westphalia's accommodation establishments was approximately 3.3 million. Cabins and youth hostels recorded the highest increase in visitors with 41,278 arrivals, followed by holiday homes, holiday apartments, and holiday centers with 49,200 arrivals. The least increase compared to November 2020 was recorded in spa and rehabilitation clinics with 18,409 visitors.
The total number of guests in November 2021 increased by 313.1% compared to November 2020, reaching 1.4 million. The number of overnight stays in November 2021 was 162.1% higher than in November 2020 (1.3 million). However, it was still 25.4% lower than two years earlier (November 2019: 4.4 million). Revenues in November 2021 remained 34.6% below the level reached in November 2019 (2.1 million).
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If you're keen on gaining insights about Neuss's lifestyle, home-and-garden, travel, and cultural events, consider subscribing to the free newsletter available in the city. Despite the increased number of overnight stays in November 2021 compared to 2020, it still fell short of the pre-pandemic levels in 2019, indicating a slower return of international travelers and a hesitance among some travelers to engage in home-and-garden travel.
