Reducing bureaucracy in Hesse: Hotel registration forms are history!

Reducing bureaucracy in Hesse: Hotel registration forms are history!

What’s new from beautiful Hesse? On August 16, 2025, the majority of Hessians will return home after a relaxing vacation. Staying in your own country is becoming particularly popular. Last year we counted almost 500 million overnight stays in Germany, around 410 million of which came from domestic guests. Business travelers and trade fair visitors are particularly popular here, as many events attract visitors from near and far.

A big relief for travelers will come from January 1, 2025: the hotel registration requirement for German guests will be abolished. This means that the tedious task of filling out a hotel registration form is no longer necessary. The regulation has its origins in 1934, when the reporting requirement was introduced for state monitoring of people's movements. This remained in place even after the Second World War and was incorporated into the Federal Registration Act. However, it remains important to mention that EU citizens and other foreign guests will still have to fill out a registration form, which requires some differentiation for hotel receptionists. The Minister for Federal, European, International Affairs and Debureaucratization, Manfred Pentz, emphasizes that this step to reduce bureaucracy represents a noticeable progress in the everyday life of travelers, which is what everyone has been waiting for.

Hessian trends in tourism

Since many Hessians are returning from vacation, it is clear that the trend towards vacationing at home is continuing to increase. This is also reflected in the impressive figures: 410 million overnight stays by domestic guests speak for themselves and show that Germany is still exciting as a holiday destination. It's not just city trips that are in demand, rural stays are also becoming increasingly popular.

The abolition of the hotel reporting requirement is seen as a great relief for everyone involved. Less bureaucratic effort means more time to relax and enjoy the beautiful aspects of your vacation. Hoteliers can now focus more on their guests instead of dealing with paperwork.

Global trends and local developments

While we are happy about the new regulations here, there are challenges around the world that threaten nature. An example of this is the phenomenon of coral bleaching: only healthy corals can recover after a bleaching event if the stress is not too severe. Warm water temperatures often lead to these events, which can be extremely dangerous for corals. Stress depletes the algae responsible for the color and nutrition of the corals, leaving the corals vulnerable to mortality. Researchers are studying how both cold and warm stress can affect coral health. This highlights how important it is to protect the environment while we as a society seek balance.

In conclusion, it can be said that tourism in Germany, especially in Hesse, is booming despite the ongoing global challenges. Whether due to the abolition of the hotel registration requirement or the growing interest in vacationing in your own country - the signs point to rest and relaxation. At the same time, we should be aware of the challenges nature faces and look for solutions to protect it in the future.

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