Not only the president of the Federal Association of the German Tourism Economy, Klaus Laepple, is looking towards the year 2009 with mixed feelings. In his recent interviews and statements, he is suspecting so-called „zero growth“ for the German travel industry. Likewise, he is expecting rough times for tourism companies. He cautions said companies, however, against a „deadly“ price battle.

In the media, though, there are reports on page 1 claiming that Germans are already booking their main holiday trips despite the anticipated crisis – only to be contradicted by reports on the following pages stating how cautiously holiday trips are being booked!

The „Medienforum Tourismus Dialog Berlin“ will bring light and clarity during the next event: The experts will be meeting in Westin Grand Hotel for a forum on the topic: „German Travel 2009 – Wanderlust (un)faltering?“.

More information by email: info@tourism-dialog-berlin.com or at www.tourism-dialog-berlin.de.