Germany appeals strongly to Indian travellers: Senior executive

Country has natural beauty, innovative eco-tourism practices, and rich cultural heritage: Romit Theophilus

Germany last year recorded a 209 per cent increase in overnight stay by Indian travellers compared to 2021, according to data from the nation’s tourist board. “Germany appeals strongly to Indians interested in culture and history,” said Romit Theophilus, director of India German National Tourist Office, in an interview with Namrata Kohli.

Edited excerpts from the interview in Delhi.

What are you doing to make Germany a more attractive tourist destination?

Indian overnights to Germany more than tripled in 2022. Of all European destinations of trips abroad for Indians, the UK ranks as the most preferred holiday destination followed