Campsites in NRW remain closed - Gastro NRW shows signs of weakness

In the heart of Germany, the city of Neuss offers a rich tapestry of social developments, culinary arts, art, and culture. However, the hospitality sector in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), which forms a significant part of this vibrant city's economy, has been hit hard by the ongoing pandemic.

According to the latest figures, companies in the hospitality sector experienced a real revenue decline of 83.4% in February 2021 compared to the same month in 2020. This decline was particularly noticeable in beverage-oriented gastronomy, where real sales fell by 75.1%, but surprisingly showed a 12.3% increase compared to the previous month.

The employment situation in the beverage-oriented gastronomy sector was exceptionally dire, with a decline of 53.3% in the number of employees. The overall employment in the NRW hospitality industry was 28.3% lower in February 2021 than in the same month a year ago.

The hotel industry also felt the brunt of the pandemic, with sales 83.4% lower than in February 2020. However, there was a glimmer of hope as sales increased by 8.0% compared to the previous month. The same trend was observed in gastronomy companies, which recorded sales 59.3% lower than a year ago, but showed a 0.3% increase compared to January 2021.

Despite the challenging times, the first two months of 2021 saw a real decrease in sales of 65.5% and a nominally decrease of 64.3% compared to the same period in 2020.

However, there was a positive development in the camping sector, with sales increasing by 29.3% in real terms and 32.6% nominally in February 2022 compared to the same month in 2021.

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In conclusion, the hospitality sector in North Rhine-Westphalia is currently facing significant challenges due to the pandemic, but there are signs of recovery, particularly in the camping sector. We will continue to bring you updates on these developments as they unfold.