Coronavirus crisis

German tourism chiefs seek state support

von Paul Needham

Mittwoch, 11. März 2020

DRV

German tourism industry officials meet with state secretary Thomas Bareiß (4th from right) in Berlin.

German tourism leaders have called on the government to provide financial support amid a dramatic bookings slump as worried consumers delay holiday bookings, companies cancel business trips and destinations impose travel restrictions to combat the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

Sales revenues have crashed by 75% year-on-year in the last few weeks, according to a German Travel Industry Association (DRV) survey of members, wi

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