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With more than *** billion euros in revenue, the hospitality industry in Germany reached a new record in 2024. About half of all hospitality revenue in Germany is generated by food-focused restaurants, followed by the hotel sector. By far the smallest share of revenue comes from other accommodation providers, which include holiday centers, youth hostels, and campsites.

A strong economic sector

The hospitality industry in Germany comprises the restaurant sector, which consists of food- and beverage-focused restaurants, the accommodation sector, which is divided into hotels and other accommodation providers, as well as caterers and other food service providers. By number of companies, the hospitality industry is one of the largest economic sectors in Germany.

An attractive employer

As one of Germany’s largest economic sectors, the hospitality industry is also an important source of employment. Almost *** million people were most recently employed in the hospitality industry. Around half of all employees in the hospitality industry work in food-focused restaurants. The hotel sector has the **** number of employees within Germany’s hospitality industry.