Mosquito plague on Lake Constance threatens tourism: campsite owner in concern
Mosquito plague on Lake Constance threatens tourism: campsite owner in concern
The tourism industry on Lake Constance is in turmoil because an unusually strong mosquito plague is too good. The operators of campsites that have a massive decline in holidaymakers is particularly hard. The mosquito plague has caused tourists to cancel their bookings and leave prematurely, since the outdoor activities are severely restricted by the plague.
The challenge for the operators
Ralf Ackermann, operator of the Gohren campsite in Kressbronn, was worried that the guests stayed away after families had already left the campsite early in early July. Similar problems also occurred at the Iriswiese campsite, where around 50 percent fewer guests were recorded than usual. The strong mosquito presence and the lack of a beach have meant that vacationers cancel their stays.
Effects on tourism on Lake Constance
The mosquito season began early on the warm and moist spring due to the warm and moist spring and was further favored by the flood in June. Dirk Reichle, scientific director at KABS, described the current mosquito year as the worst in over 35 years. Overnight stays have broken down drastically, especially in the southwestern region along the Rhine, in the south and southern Hesse.The criticism of the tourism industry
Not only campsite owners, but also hotel, restaurant and beer garden operators suffer from the effects of the mosquito plague. Uwe Felix from the Hotel Traube am See reported cancellations and a decline in short -term bookings. However, Deutsche Bodensee Tourismus GmbH warns to rest and emphasizes that the headlines are exaggerated. The tourism activities on Lake Constance continue to run normally, despite the isolated mosquito presence.
Manfred Lang from the Romantikhotel Residenz am See in Meersburg complains about the distortion of the real image of the region by the negative headlines. Guests are unsettled and more questions about protective measures against the mosquitoes. Although mosquitoes are scarce, there are still other protective measures against the plague.
- NAG
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