2026 Q1 - Incoming Business Climate advances to 56 points

In the first quarter of 2026, future business expectations for Incoming business in Germany are more positive than the previous quarter. 61 % of experts are optimistic about the development of their business in Germany over the next six months. That is four percentage points more than in the fourth quarter of 2025. The balance of positive and negative assessments of the future business situation stands at 59 points. This represents an increase of 6 points compared to the previous quarter and indicates a more optimistic business outlook.

The current business situation in Germany is also viewed positively by the majority of experts. 59 % rate it as good. The balance of positive and negative assessments for the current business situation is 54 points.

The GNTB Incoming Business Climate has advanced to 56 points. Compared to the previous quarter, there has been a further increase of one point.

The aim of the GNTB's Industry Expert Panel is to gather and present industry sentiment on inbound tourism to Germany. It provides insights into the current and future market assessments of international CEOs and key accounts from 34 countries. Furthermore, it provides information on visitors’ demand patterns, as well as on the latest trends and future developments in the travel and tourism industry.

The following infographic summarizes the above figures about the business climate for international travel trade in Germany.