Focus on tourism: How the new government can master Austria's crisis

Focus on tourism: How the new government can master Austria's crisis

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - On March 3, 2025, Walter Veit, President of the Austrian Hotel Association (ÖHV), made a pioneering statement on the new government coalition, which was praised under the direction of Federal President Alexander van der Bellen. This coalition is crucial for the Austrian economy, emphasized Veit, who praised the economic policy skills of Economic Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer. However, he demanded targeted attention to the specific challenges of the service industry in order to get the economy back on track. In addition, he is optimistic that the new State Secretary for Tourism, Elisabeth Zehetner, can give the necessary impulses, especially considering the increasing energy costs that burden the industry, as well as ots.at reported.

In another important development, the Presidium of the ÖHV, including Walter Veit and his Vice President, was elected for another three years. This decision took place at the ÖHV Congress 2024 in Innsbruck, where Veit thanked the participants for their commitment in the industry. The members see the upcoming tasks in front of them, including overcoming the challenges such as digitization, sustainability and financing issues, which have been tightened by the pandemic. Vehorte Credo is clear: The new government must reduce the bureaucratic hurdles to relieve the companies and give them the opportunity to fully exploit their potential, which identifies the industry as the key to economic recovery. The ÖHV is ready to assist the new government with practical proposals, as in the report of daily card.io

Future-oriented ÖHV congress

The ÖHV congress in Innsbruck, which runs until January 24 and combines 650 participants from various areas, focuses on generation Z, the expectations of which will significantly influence the future orientation of tourism and hotel industry. Expert lectures deal with the upcoming trends, how tomorrow's guests travel and what role artificial intelligence will play in the industry. These topics are particularly relevant to give the industry fresh swing and innovative approaches.

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