Germany sees 6% increase in Indian visitors in 2016

Germany saw an increase of over six per cent in the number of Indian visitors travelling to the European nation in 2015. The nation expects a growth of 8-10 per cent in the number in 2016.

The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) which carries out consumer marketing and trade campaigns through the year to bring forth Germany's attractions, activities and experiences, is focusing on the theme "Germany- Holidays in the Heart of Nature for the year 2016"

Germany, which has always been a favoured business hub is now growing as a leisure destination for the Indian travelers, the GNTO stated. With more than one-third of its landscape covered in woodlands, 48,000 animal species living in the wild and over 350 islands amongst the other varied natural treasures destination Germany has a variety of natural attractions on offer.

German Ambassador to India Martin Ney said Germany stands not only for quality vehicles and world-class industry but has a lot more to offer: vibrant cities, natural beauty and inspiring cultural monuments - just take Cologne Cathedral or the Semperoper in Dresden. "The nearly twofold increase of Indian travelers in less than a decade shows that Germany is a trending destination on the global tourism map," he said.