Dehoga: Noticeably Positive Impact Thanks to NFL Game - Berlin Welcomes NFL for First Time in November, Boosting Tourism
Berlin is set to host its first NFL game on November 9, marking the start of a planned trilogy of matches in the city. The event is already boosting tourism, with hotel occupancy and room rates soaring. Sports Senator Iris Spranger anticipates significant economic gains, similar to previous NFL games in Munich and Frankfurt.
The NFL's return to Berlin is driving a surge in tourism. Hotel occupancy has risen by 25% compared to last year, with average room rates up by 26%. On the night of the game, the average rate for a double room is around €177.
The city is investing approximately €12.5 million in the event, with the NFL contributing around €50 million. Despite this, there's no information on who else is financially supporting the epic NFL games in Berlin.
The first of three planned NFL games in Berlin is generating a tourism boom. With significant investments from the city and the NFL, the event is expected to bring substantial economic benefits. Further details on additional financial contributors may emerge closer to the NFL games in Berlin.