Vienna Tourism Sees 2% Decline in July Overnight Stays
Vienna overnight stays fell 2% in July 2025, but year-to-date tourism and revenues remain up, surpassing pre-pandemic records.
Austria Is the World’s 13th Most Visited Country in 2024
Austria welcomed 32.2 million tourists in 2024, ranking 13th among the world’s most visited countries.
Summer 2025: Austria Tourism Expects Record 22.5 Million Guests
Austria Tourism expects 22.5 million summer visitors in 2025, up from 21 million last year, despite rising hotel costs and shifting guest spending patterns.
Austrians Hit Record 27.5 Million Holiday Trips
Austrians took a record 27.5 million holiday trips in 2024, with nearly half staying within the country. Travel intensity remains high, though 1 in 4 people did not go on vacation.
Austria Approves 2,500 More Seasonal Workers from Balkans
Austria is increasing seasonal worker quotas and launching a €6.5M fund to address labor shortages in tourism, with 2,500 spots reserved for Western Balkan countries.
Winter Tourism Sees 6.4% Growth in Early 2024/2025 Season
For January, 15.96 million overnight stays were reported, marking a 2.9% increase compared to the previous year.
Austrian Campsites See 8.5M Stays as Growth Continues
Carinthia, Tyrol and Salzburg emerged as the most popular regions, while Lower Austria and Vienna recorded the fewest overnight stays.
Austrian Tourism Rebounds After Pandemic
The Austrian travel tourism industry has not only recovered but, in some cases, surpassed pre-pandemic levels.
Vienna: Over 330 Reports of Short-Term Rental Violations
Under the new rules introduced in July 2024, rentals are prohibited if the lease exceeds 90 days a year, unless an exception is granted.
Tour Operator Anticipates Strong Growth in Summer Tourism
Greece remains the most popular destination, accounting for more than a third of flights, followed by Turkey and Spain.