( Mr. Romit Theophillus, Director OF GERMAN NATIONAL TOURIST OFFICE , Delhi briefed the media during the travel destination Germany Press Event “ German Evening” held at Le Meridien, Delhi on Thursday)
TTT NEWS NETWORK
NEW DELHI | 19 DECEMBER 2025
Germany is witnessing sustained momentum from the Indian outbound travel market, supported by increasing travel intent, stronger connectivity and a growing inclination towards immersive, experience-focused journeys. Over the past few years, interest from Indian travellers has continued to build steadily, reinforcing Germany’s strong resonance as a long- haul destination
This positive trajectory is reflected in travel performance indicators. Indian travellers recorded over 104,066 overnight stays in Germany until October 2025, highlighting consistent demand across leisure and business travel segments. In a further sign of market strength, overnight from India in October 2025 were 16.5% higher than pre-pandemic 2019 levels, pointing to sustained growth rather than a temporary rebound. According to GNTB data, India recorded 775,294 overnight stays from January until October 2025.
Air connectivity remains a key enabler of this momentum. Data from the GNTB Dashboard shows that approximately 296 flights are currently operating between India and Germany, providing enhanced access to multiple German cities and supporting more flexible, multi-city itineraries.
Travel volume continues to hold firm and reflect strong recent momentum.
Indian travellers are also spending more time in the destination. The average length of stay now exceeds nine nights, reflecting a preference for deeper exploration and extended itineraries. This trend is underpinned by airline capacity, with seat availability between India and Germany currently at approximately 93,447 seats, as per the GNTB Dashboard.
Germany’s 2025 Tourism Vision for India :
Against this backdrop, the German National Tourist Office (GNTO) hosted a press event to present Germany’s tourism priorities for the Indian market in 2025. The event outlined a refined destination narrative focused on culture-driven travel, romantic experiences, seasonal journeys and region-led exploration, supported by curated travel propositions aligned with evolving Indian travel preferences.
Commenting on the initiative, Romit Theophilus, Director – Marketing & Sales Office, India, GNTO, said, “Indian outbound travel is evolving rapidly, with travellers today placing greater value on depth, relevance and personal connection rather than conventional sightseeing alone. We are seeing a clear preference for journeys that are immersive, thoughtfully paced and shaped around individual interests. Germany’s strength lies in its culturally rich regions, diverse landscapes and year-round experiences, which together allow travellers to curate journeys that are distinctive, meaningful and aligned with their evolving travel expectations.”
Culture, Romance and Seasonal Travel Experiences:
Germany’s cultural landscape continues to play a central role in attracting Indian travellers. Through Cultureland Germany, visitors can explore historic town centres, world-renowned museums, architectural icons and a dynamic contemporary arts scene. Germany has held the distinction of being Europe’s leading cultural travel destination for ten consecutive years, underscoring the breadth and depth of its cultural offering.
Alongside culture-led travel, Germany is strengthening its appeal as a year-round romantic and honeymoon destination, offering tailored experiences across seasons, from spring and summer countryside escapes to autumnal landscapes and festive winter settings. The Seasons Greetings programme further adds to this appeal by spotlighting Germany’s Christmas traditions, festive markets and seasonal celebrations, creating distinctive winter travel experiences for Indian visitors.
As Indian outbound travel continues to mature, Germany’s tourism strategy for 2025 reflects a clear alignment with emerging travel behaviours, longer stays, region-focused exploration and experience-led journeys. Backed by robust connectivity, steady arrival volumes and strong engagement levels, Germany is well placed to deepen its relationship with the Indian market and inspire travel experiences that extend beyond the conventional.
About the GNTO, India:
The German National Tourist Office (GNTO), India represented by Airplus Travel Services Pvt Ltd is the official representative office of the German National Tourist Board. With its inception in 2011, the GNTO is based in New Delhi to facilitate, strategize and implement the goals outlined by the German National Tourist Board to enhance the positive image of Destination Germany.
About the GNTB
The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) works on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy to represent Germany as a tourist destination and is funded by the Ministry in accordance with a decision taken by the German Bundestag. As the central organisation for promoting inbound tourism to Germany, the GNTB works closely with the German travel industry and private-sector partners and trade associations to develop strategies and marketing campaigns that promote Germany’s positive image abroad as a travel destination and encourage tourists to visit the country. The aim is to unlock future commercial potential and thus add value to the German economy by attracting international visitors to Germany.
The GNTB’s primary strategic areas of action are:
- Targeted market research and detailed analysis of global travel trends and market-
specific customer demand
- Supporting the German travel industry, which is dominated by small and medium-sized
businesses, by sharing expertise and connecting German providers with the international
travel trade.
- Raising awareness of the Destination Germany brand and enhancing the brand profile
with a focus on digital transformation The ‘Germany. Simply inspiring’ brand profile represents a high-quality, service-oriented travel destination in the market.
From its head office in Frankfurt, the GNTB manages 19 foreign representative offices in
established and in high-potential source markets.
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