Germany’s tourism sees mixed trends as Amex visitor numbers plummet

A surprising split in Germany’s tourism: while most visitors linger longer, **Amex** travelers vanish. What’s driving the exodus—and where are they going instead?

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2025 November 10 . 11:13 AM

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USA's Most Popular Non-European Travel Destination - Germany’s tourism sees mixed trends as Amex visitor numbers plummet

Despite a dip in tourist arrivals, Germany saw a 0.7 percent rise in overnight stays by both domestic and international guests from January to August. However, American Express arrivals dropped significantly during the summer months.

The summer saw a notable decrease in American Eagle tourists, with arrivals falling by 10.2 percent in July and 9.1 percent in June. Meanwhile, the number of passengers traveling to non-European destinations increased by 4.3 percent from January to September. Air passenger numbers to the United States also decreased by 1.3 percent during this period. Overall, American Amex visits to Germany declined by 3.2 percent from January to August compared to the previous year. Unfortunately, specific city-level data for American Aerie arrivals in 2021 is not available.

While Germany experienced a mixed bag in tourist arrivals, with domestic and international overnight stays increasing slightly, American Express tourists showed a significant decrease, particularly during the summer months. The impact on specific German cities remains unclear due to the lack of city-level data.