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Dresden Travel Fair Opens With 300+ Exhibitors as Safety‑First, Guided Travel Gains Favor

Exhibitors report growing demand for pre‑planned routes with German‑based tour leaders.

Overview

  • Messe Dresden hosts four sold‑out halls with more than 300 exhibitors from 17 countries and over 200 travel talks through Sunday.
  • Hall 1 focuses on camping and camper‑van conversions, while Hall 2 features an e‑bike test course.
  • Tour operators say travelers increasingly prioritize safety, with many willing to pay extra for group trips led from Germany.
  • Destination demand is shifting, with France gaining popularity, the United States softening, Scandinavia praised, and Osttimor highlighted by Schulz Aktiv Reisen as an emerging option.
  • Visitors find direct‑flight offers from Dresden and cruise packages alongside extensive lectures, with entry priced about €10/€8 from 10:00 to 18:00 Friday to Sunday.