Reduction in Accommodation Options: 46.2% decrease

In the city of Neuss and the wider North Rhine-Westphalia region, the hospitality industry has been grappling with significant challenges due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A recent report reveals a significant real revenue decline of around 3.7% nationwide for 2020 in the hospitality sector, which includes restaurants and hotels.

Despite these difficulties, the city of Neuss continues to offer social developments, culinary arts, art, and culture. For those interested in staying updated about Neuss's happenings, a free newsletter is available. This newsletter provides in-depth information about the city's social developments, culinary arts, art, and culture. More information about the newsletter's privacy policy can be found online, and subscribers can expect to receive non-spam emails.

In September 2020, the North Rhine-Westphalian hospitality industry saw a turnover decrease compared to the same month in the previous year. Turnover decreased by 25.3% in nominal terms and 29.4% in real terms. The hotel industry recorded a real turnover loss of 47.5%, while accommodation saw real turnover falls of 46.2% and nominal turnover decreases of 45.5%.

However, there were some positive signs. Compared to the previous month, there was an increase in turnover of 4.9% in accommodation and 1.1% in catering companies in September 2020. Camping sites had better turnover than last year, with a real increase of 5.2% and a nominal increase of 10.4%.

The on-trade catering sector continued to decline, with a real decrease of 36.6% and a nominal decrease of 4.5% compared to August 2020 in September 2020. Catering companies achieved real turnover 22.1% lower than a year ago in September 2020.

The number of employees in the North Rhine-Westphalian hospitality industry was 12.7% lower in September 2020 compared to September 2019. For the first nine months of 2020, the North Rhine-Westphalian hospitality industry recorded a real turnover decrease of 34.2% and a nominal decrease of 31.7% compared to the same period in the previous year.

As the pandemic continues, the hospitality industry in Neuss and North Rhine-Westphalia will undoubtedly face more challenges. However, with the resilience of the industry and the support of the community, there is hope for a brighter future. For those interested in staying updated, subscribing to the Neuss newsletter is free of charge.