Mosquito plague on the Lake Constance operator in concern, tourism association contradicts panicism

Mosquito plague on the Lake Constance operator in concern, tourism association contradicts panicism

bad times for Lake Constance tourism: mosquito plague drives vacationers to flee

The idyllic region around Lake Constance is currently suffering from an unusual mosquito plague that presents both tourists and operators of hotels and campsites with great challenges. The mosquitoes are so numerous that many vacationers leave or not even come prematurely. Some operators report drastic declines in the occupancy, which increases the concern for the future of tourism in the region.

causes and effects of the mosquito plague

experts attribute the unusually strong mosquito population to a damp spring and the flood, which created ideal conditions for the development of the pests. Areas along the Rhine, South Hesse and in south and southwest Germany are particularly affected. The scientific director of the municipal campaign community to combat the schnaken plague on the Upper Rhine, Dirk Reichle, described the current mosquito year as the worst in the past 35 years.

In addition to the mosquitoes, the continued wet weather also causes problems for tourism operators because short -term bookings fail to fail. Despite the troubles of the mosquito plague, some operators emphasize that Lake Constance always remains an attractive travel destination despite the high water levels and mosquitoes.

tourists unsettled by negative reporting

However, excessive headlines lead to uncertainty at holidaymakers, such as Hendrik Fennel, Managing Director of several hotels on Lake Constance. Deutsche Bodensee Tourismus GmbH (DBT) points out that shipping on Lake Constance runs normally, the bike paths are passable and temporary bathing bans have already been lifted. Despite local mosquito problems, the region is still an attractive travel destination as a whole.

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The current mosquito plague on Lake Constance has a noticeable impact on tourism in the region. Despite the adversity, experts and operators emphasize that Lake Constance is still a worthwhile travel destination and that the situation is not fully catastrophic. Nevertheless, it remains to be hoped that the situation will soon improve to give visitors a pleasant stay.

- Nag