Relaxation in April
Hospitality increases sales – late Easter helps
In the Easter month of April, companies such as restaurants, cafes and hotels are going uphill. The times for the industry remain difficult. The new federal government has promised support.
Hotels and gastronomy noticeably increased their sales in April in Easter. Measured on the previous month, the proceeds grew by 1.7 percent, as the Federal Statistical Office in Wiesbaden announced.
The hospitality committed the late Easter, which fell in April this year and gives rise to vacation for many people. Hotels and other accommodation companies recorded a strong increase in sales of price -adjusted 4.5 percent compared to March. In the catering trade, income rose by 1.5 percent. Compared to the same month last year, there were still slight sales declines (minus 1 percent).
The hospitality industry has had difficult times. Last year, the industry has a price losses. Just because drinks, food or overnight stays became more expensive did the industry get slight sales increases. The new federal government wants to permanently reduce VAT for food in the catering trade on January 1, 2026 from 19 to 7 percent. However, it is questionable whether this will automatically drop the prices on the menus.
dpa
Source: Stern
