Tourism as an economic factor in NRW
Tourism in NRW has developed dynamically over recent years and as a cross-sectional industry is one of the state's economic growth drivers. Millions of private and business travelers from Germany and abroad come to NRW each year. They provide significant revenues – not only in tourism but also in many other sectors such as the hotel/restaurant and retail trades. As an economic factor tourism performs a dual function: On the one hand, the industry itself possesses considerable added value, and on the other hand tourism increases the attractiveness of NRW overall as a working and investment location by enhancing the quality of life for everyone.
From NRW around the world: Location for major international events
NRW has made a name for itself in the organization and implementation of numerous major international events: For example, the city of Düsseldorf hosted the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in 2011. Around 36,000 spectators attended the world's biggest TV entertainment show in the specially converted football arena; 120 million people worldwide watched the ESC live on television.In June 2017, the Tour de France, the largest and most famous bicycle race in the world, started in the state capital with about one million visitors.
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Technology & business collaboration opportunities in NRW & Singapore
11.05.2022
Webinar by NRW.Global Business, IPI Singapore, ZENIT and Enterprise Europe Network
May 11, 2022 I 08:30 (CEST)/14:30 (UTC+8) - 10:30 (CEST)/16:30 (UTC+8)
"Cyber security in companies must be a matter for the boss"
06.04.2022
As the war in Ukraine rages on, experts warn that German companies can also become the target of hackers. How great is this danger? Manuel Atug explains. He is a cyber security expert at the Cyber-Security Cluster Bonn.
In 4 easy steps to North Rhine-Westphalia | NRW
The food industry in NRW benefits from its proximity to millions of customers at home and abroad, a broad sector mix, the availability of efficient suppliers of all kinds and the wide range of universities and research institutes.
NRW is one of the most highly-developed media regions in Europe, with TV and radio stations, network operators and content providers. In addition to international corporations, market-leading TV stations and a lively film scene, the gaming industry has also developed dynamically in NRW.
