Saxony Wine Tourism Gains Importance, Minister Says
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- Wine tourism brings Saxony about 3.1 million overnight stays and day visits each year, according to the state tourism ministry.
- Visitors spend nearly 300 million euros annually in the wine region, with overnight guests spending 11% more and day visitors 55% more than other travelers on average.
- Tourism Minister Barbara Klepsch said Saxony’s tourism strategy will emphasize regional cuisine.
Wine tourism is becoming increasingly important in Saxony, Tourism Minister Barbara Klepsch said during a visit to vineyards operated by the Saxon winegrowers’ cooperative in Meißen.
Klepsch joined workers during the grape harvest. The tourism ministry said wine tourists generate about 3.1 million overnight stays and day visits in Saxony each year.
Their spending also gives the wine region a substantial economic boost. Visitors spend nearly 300 million euros annually, and wine tourists spend more per visit than other travelers. Overnight guests spend an average of 11% more, while day visitors spend 55% more.
The state government is responding by placing a stronger focus on Saxon cuisine through its Tourism Master Plan, Klepsch said.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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