Two years into the pandemic, Germans are more eager to travel than ever. Hotels and restaurants are happy about the Easter travel boom, but lack skilled workers to meet the demand.
Most COVID-19 restrictions were lifted in Germany just in time for the Easter vacations. This has presumably inspired even more people to go on holiday and finally enjoy restaurants and hotels without having to wear a mask. After more than two years of the pandemic, this is an understandable desire.
For the German hotel and restaurant industry it is a ray of light at the end of a long, dark tunnel, the managing director of the umbrella organization DEHOGA, Ingrid Hartges, confirmed to DW. “Almost two thirds of the businesses we surveyed have rated the booking situation over the upcoming holidays as satisfactory or better” she said. After a long period of doing without, people have a strong desire to relax and enjoy themselves again.
Brighter prospects — and an old problem
The hospitality sector throughout Germany is therefore once again setting up chairs and tables, while hotels are preparing their rooms to welcome guests. But this expected surge of tourists is bringing to light a problem that has long been causing concern in the industry, says Ingrid Hartges: “Due to the lack of demand during the pandemic, the industry experienced a drop in employment, despite all efforts to retain employees.…ReadMore
