From Johannes Reck, GetYourGuide co-founder and CEO:
{{quote}} As Germany's largest online travel platform, we're strategically investing in artificial intelligence here in Germany, driving research and development for our country's digital future. This strengthens the Mittelstand, fosters innovation, and brings people from around the world together – because travel connects cultures and creates understanding.
This initiative unites over 105 companies committed to €735 billion in investments through 2028. This is exactly the collaborative approach we need – where innovative scale-ups work hand-in-hand with traditional businesses and policymakers to strengthen Germany's position as a global economic powerhouse.
At GetYourGuide, we've always believed that technology should empower, not replace. Through our platform, we provide thousands of small and medium-sized tourism businesses with international reach and access to global markets. Every day, we help local tour operators connect with travelers they could never have reached alone – creating those magical moments that make travel so transformative.
Let's build bridges together – between companies, between cultures, and toward a stronger digital future for Germany! {{quote}}
Check out the Made for Germany initiative here: https://www.madeforgermany.net/
For more, read the coverage in Handelsblatt: https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/made-for-germany-initiative-kuendigt-investitionen-von-735-milliarden-euro-an/100159053.html
