Austrians plan unbroken vacation despite price increases!

Austrians plan unbroken vacation despite price increases!

Bregenz, Österreich - Summer time brings the longed -for vacation time for many Austrians. A current survey by Deloitte shows that a large part of the population plans to travel despite increasing cost of living. According to Deloitte Summer Survey, 75% of those surveyed hold on to their travel plans, the average budget per person is EUR 1,500. These figures come from a survey in which around 500 people took part and that shows that the inflations do not prevent many from going on vacation.

A remarkable trend is the increasing focus on sustainability in tourism. 63% of Austrians consider sustainable vacation design important. 59% emphasis attaches respect to nature and 55% with resources. If possible, 33% of travelers do without the car at the holiday destination. The need for environmentally conscious tourism is also recognized by the industry and politics that are required to expand the offer for sustainable holiday opportunities. ots, however, that many travelers are not ready to pay a surcharge for a more sustainable vacation.

Despite the general inflations, there are clear preferences in terms of travel destinations: 71% of travelers plan to stay in Europe, and 43% want to spend their vacation in Austria. Only 14% of the respondents consider a long -distance trip. This data clarifies that the Austrians have remained true to their desire to travel, even if they have to act more economically. Deloitte emphasizes the importance that a conscious handling of resources is becoming more and more in the foreground.

sustainability in tourism

In order to meet the requirements for sustainable development, various initiatives have already been launched. One example is the Sustainable Tourism in Austria Summit (Stias), which is organized by Austria advertising, the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs, Energy and Tourism as well as the Austria Chamber of Commerce. The second Stias took place in Bregenz in June 2025 and served as a network and knowledge platform for sustainable projects.

One of the main points of the summit was the exchange of best practices in order to promote a sustainable tourist future in Austria. Around 300 participants exchanged information and challenges in the field of sustainability. The motto of the event, "We lear. We grow. We shine.", The goal of learning and benefiting from each other illustrates. Austria Tourism emphasizes that such platforms are essential for the successful dialogue in the industry.