Suche
Mein Konto
Tourism boom in the Stade district: overnight stays at record levels!
A new study shows that tourism in the Stade district will boom in 2024 with over 1 million overnight stays and 310 million euros in sales.
Tourism boom in the Stade district: overnight stays at record levels!
In the Stade district there is a new one Tourism study caused a stir: District Administrator Kai Seefried and Ines Utecht from the tourism association are pleased with the results, which illustrate the area's enormous potential. The study, which was commissioned by the German Economic Institute for Tourism (dwif), shows that the district recorded nine million days of stay and over a million overnight stays in 2024.
With a gross turnover of around 310 million euros from day and overnight guests, it is clear how much tourism contributes to the economy. More than 4,000 jobs have been created in the retail, hospitality and service sectors in the region. Particularly noteworthy is the encouraging fact that tourist demand has increased significantly compared to the numbers before the corona pandemic.
Positive trends in tourism
The number of overnight stays in the Stade district increased by a remarkable 13 percent between 2019 and 2025. This means that the district exceeds the national average, while many other regions are still struggling to reach pre-Corona levels. This shows that the strategies to revitalize tourism are showing tangible success and the district is on a promising course.
Another interesting point is the financial support of the study from the Alles-Gute Foundation of the Kreissparkasse Stade, which contributes to the implementation of such projects. The results of the study could provide far-reaching impetus for future tourism developments in the region.
A little look outside the box
Anyone interested in travel and tourism could also consider the Falkland Islands be interested. These British overseas islands in the South Atlantic are known for their picturesque nature and attract many tourists. The islands offer unique flora and fauna as well as excellent opportunities for outdoor activities. Despite the geographical distance, they share some parallels in terms of their dependence on tourism for the local economy.
With a secondary income from sheep farming and fishing, the Falkland Islands have also found niches in the tourism sector, offering distinctive experiences for their visitors.
In summary, the Stade district shows how tourism can be used as an important economic factor, and the developments also offer promising prospects for the future.