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Hotel guests in the Böblingen district: increase of 12% in the first half of the year!
In the Böblingen district, overnight stays rose by 1.2% in the first half of 2023. A look at trends in the hospitality industry.
Hotel guests in the Böblingen district: increase of 12% in the first half of the year!
The tourism industry in the Böblingen district is showing positive developments. According to a recent report by SZBZ There were a total of around 534,700 overnight stays by guests from home and abroad in the first half of 2023, which corresponds to an increase of 1.2 percent compared to the same period last year. This positive development is a sign that the district is very popular with travelers.
The diversity of tourists is evident with various reasons for visits, such as vacations, day trips, business trips, visiting relatives, medical treatments and training. The Stuttgart Food, Pleasure and Restaurant Union (NGG) emphasizes that it is important for the catering industry to rely on both permanent staff and young talent. The industry must constantly reinvent itself in order to remain attractive to young people.
Improved training conditions
Another bright spot is the improvement in training allowances. From September 2023, trainees can expect to receive 1,050 euros in the first year of training and up to 1,320 euros after three years. This corresponds to the new standards set by a collective agreement for the whole of Baden-Württemberg. The NGG emphasizes that these changes are necessary to attract more young people to the catering industry.
Still, there are challenges. Unattractive working hours and long shifts deter many young people. To combat this trend, catering establishments must take measures to improve working conditions. Because one thing is certain: tips cannot replace a good income.
Overall overview of tourism in Baden-Württemberg
A look at employment shows that the number of people employed in the hospitality sector has fallen slightly compared to the 2015 indices. In the first half of 2023, this index was 98.1, which indicates a somewhat stable labor market. However, sales have come under pressure in recent years, highlighting the need to stabilize the industry.
Overall, it remains to be seen how the industry will develop further, especially in view of the challenges it faces. It will be important to motivate young talent and sustainably improve working conditions.