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Germany Aims to Double Indian Tourist Stays by 2030, Capitalizing on Growing Demand
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Firstpost•05-10-2026, 10:40
Germany Aims to Double Indian Tourist Stays by 2030, Capitalizing on Growing Demand
- •Germany's National Tourist Board (GNTB) CEO Petra Hedorfer announced the goal to double annual overnight stays by Indian visitors by 2030.
- •India is a key strategic growth market for Germany, with 928,635 overnight stays recorded in 2025 and continued positive momentum in 2026.
- •The GNTB focuses on encouraging longer, experience-driven holidays, wider regional exploration, and repeat visits from Indian travelers.
- •Indian travelers are becoming more diverse, digitally savvy, and experience-driven, requiring a differentiated approach beyond a one-itinerary-fits-all model.
- •Improved air connectivity between India and Germany, along with efficient visa processing, are crucial for achieving growth targets.
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German National Tourist Board CEO Petra Hedorfer stated that Germany aims to double the annual number of overnight stays by Indian visitors by 2030, encouraging longer holidays, repeat visits, and deeper regional exploration.
Indian visitors recorded 9,28,635 overnight stays in Germany in 2025, which represented a 3.4 percent increase from the previous year and generated approximately 1.3 billion euros in turnover.
German missions indicate that the average Schengen visa processing time is around 15 days after an application reaches the consulate.
