Beethoven, Macke, the burning Rhine, cherry blossoms or on the trail of the young Federal Republic: Bonn is worth a visit for many. With about 2.9 million overnight stays and about 8,000 employees subject to social security contributions in the hotel and restaurant industry, tourism is an important economic factor in the region, according to IHK. In addition to the picturesque nature of the Rhine, Sage and Ahr, conference tourism and cultural tourism have recently contributed to the growth of this industry.