The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tourism Committee addresses the diverse cross-sectional issues of the German and European tourism industry. Committee members are delegated by Chambers of Commerce and Industry and bring their practical experience from nearly all areas of the sector—including hospitality, gastronomy, exhibition and congress economy, travel services, tourism-related service providers, and regional tourism agencies.

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"Our mission is the well-being of people"

Robert Rückel, elected Chairman of the DIHK Tourism Committee in May 2023, is delighted about the growing interest in vacations within Germany. However, the industry is facing challenges, says the Managing Director of the German Spy Museum and the Germany Museum, who is also Vice President of...

This broad composition ensures that various perspectives are incorporated into deliberations, allowing for early recognition of current challenges and the development of well-founded policy positions.

During the inaugural meeting of the DIHK Tourism Committee on 23 May 2023, Robert Rückel, Director of the German Spy Museum, was elected as chairman for the committee period 2023–2026.

At the spring meeting of 2026, held on 16 and 17 March in Berlin, members gathered under the theme: Tourism as a Location Factor for Germany.

The final meeting of this committee period is scheduled for 2 and 3 November 2026 in Flensburg.

The DIHK Tourism Committee members include: