Trade

Information for the tourist industry

Cologne, the vibrant metropolis and cultural centre on the Rhine, has for years now been welcoming growing numbers of visitors and overnight guests from all over the world. Travel agents and other multipliers from the tourist industry are playing a key role in this development.

Our aim is to work together with our partners in Germany and abroad to successfully market Cologne all over the world as a tourist destination and conference venue. That's why we offer diverse services to support travel agents as they expand their range of offers of tours and trips to Cologne.

Whether you're interested in hotel booking assistance, city tours or the KölnCard, the Cologne Tourist Board is the first place to contact. The Cologne Tourist Board will be happy to provide assistance to members of the tourist industry at any time. We advise and assist those who are developing customized products, plan informative trips, provide free brochures for visitors to our city, and much more. Simply let us know what we can do for you.

Our involvement in trade fairs

The Cologne Tourist Board is represented at many trade fairs and roadshows in Germany and abroad, where it presents Cologne as a travel destination in all its diversity. Depending on the particular trade fair, workshop or roadshow, partners from the travel industry have the opportunity to join in. In addition, there is often an opportunity to distribute brochures or carry out other sponsorship activities.

Study Tours to Cologne

Take advantage of the opportunity to discover Cologne, the metropolis on the Rhine, on one of our informative trips. This special offer is aimed at relevant multipliers from the tourist industry, tour operators and organizers of bus trips, and travel agents who would like to offer trips to Cologne to their customers.

The marketing team at the Cologne Tourist Board will be happy to develop an exciting programme of activities in Cologne for you. You'll be able to visit Cologne Cathedral, the city's museums, its "old town" and much more, enjoy a tour of the city, and relax over a fresh Kölsch beer at one of Cologne's numerous breweries. Of course every participant will also receive a KölnCard, which entitles the holder to numerous discounts. We’ll also plan in enough free time for you to explore Cologne at your leisure.

You’ll get a personal insight into the diversity of this cathedral city and find out for yourself why it will be worth your while to "sell" Cologne to your customers.

Your Expert Contacts

Our expert team will be pleased to provide you with all the help and advice you need. Don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

Gregor Gosciniak

Head of Marketing
E-Mail: Gregor.Gosciniak@koelntourismus.de
Phone: +49 (0) 221. 346 43 220

Kölner Dom im Sonnenuntergang ©KölnTourismus GmbH, Dieter Jacobi

Johanna Kessel

European market
E-Mail: Johanna.Kessel@koelntourismus.de
Phone: +49 (0) 221. 346 43 221