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Kick-starting New Year with their hidden gems in region of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, German National Tourist Office for GCC countries along with Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Tourist Board held their first comprehensive webinars for region.
Shehara Rizly
Yamina Sofo, Director Sales and Marketing, GNTO for GCC shared the latest update about travelling to Germany for Gulf countries. Over the past years, Germany has received an exceptional number of tourists from the GCC and has been one of their key markets. Sofo shared about the latest tourism campaigns for the year starting off with the German campaign which started in 2021 and wanted the same to continue in 2022. Two more campaigns are due to be launched this year, the FEEL GOOD campaign and the Embrace German Nature campaign, another interesting way to discover the various escapes in the destination, with focus on sustainability.
Birte Zielasko from the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Tourist Board and in charge of International Marketing shared her presentation with the 10 important reasons to visit the destination. About 2,000 km of Baltic Sea with coastlines and bays, world famous chalk cliffs and the white sandy beaches will be the first reason to visit the destination. Having 30 per cent of protected nature as UNESCO natural heritage would be the second reason. This entails some amazing discoveries such as the dance of the cranes which enables you to capture over 50,000 photo opportunities and be one with nature. Third reason is that there are 2,000 glistening lakes in this federal state that you can enjoy. There are various sailing areas where you can rent a sailing boat especially the traditional ones are quite famous to truly immerse yourself in a different experience. Fourth reason to visit Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are the activities you can do in the nature. There are many unique cycling and hiking areas with natural landscapes. For golfing enthusiasts, there are 17 golf courses to experience.
Zielasko said the best time to visit the federal state is during spring and summer, adding it is an year round destination offering many activities that attract the GCC market. Healthy holidays where you can revitalize your body and soul is the fifth reason, with number six about the art and culture of the destination where you can relive the inspiration throughout the centuries for many artists. The seventh reason to visit this great nation is the architectural gems that are present in abundance. The visitors can enjoy them to their heart’s content.
When it comes to cuisine just like other parts of Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has a lot to offer for those visitors who opt for halal options. As it is a seaside destination, one can have fresh fish in abundance. The travellers are able to enjoy more than 200 farm shops and cafes with one of the most interesting high in Vitamin C fruits known as the Sea Buckthorn.
The GCC travellers opt for unique stays and Zielasko shared that there are more than 2,000 hotels to select from between the Baltic Sea and the Lake District regions. Three main hotels that take the stage are Im Jaich hotel, on the island of Rugen a different type of a holiday experience ranging from floating homes to pile house suites. Grand Hotel Helligendamm is a five star property with golf courses to be enjoyed, while Schlosshotel Fleesensee has a golf course, spa and wellness and staying here will be a unique experience. The last reason is the travellers visiting Mecklenburg-Vorpommern can experience the spring awakening, golden autumn or as a winter wonderland.
As a most sought-after destination in the bucket list of travellers from the GCC, Germany still holds its position as one of the most luxurious, bleisure and family holiday destinations that attract many visitors year on year from the GCC. The hidden gems in the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has many reasons for the travellers to put it on top of the list of locations to visit and enjoy all year round.
