germany is an increasingly popular destination for both german and foreign tourists according to preliminary calculations by germany's federal statistical office two thousand and seventeen saw almost four hundred sixty million overnight stays by domestic and foreign guests eight record year in a row this time there was a three percent increase in visits based on the figures through november the most popular destination in germany is but the area with almost thirty two million overnight stays. the biggest international trade fair for home textiles continues through friday in frankfurt. the scene this year is urbanization with a focus on furniture made from recycled materials and living in small spaces. this year's trend colors for home textiles are cool blue and warm red turns.