Tourism in Austria: study reveals exciting acceptance trends!

Tourism in Austria: study reveals exciting acceptance trends!

Stubenring 1, 1010 Wien, Österreich - On June 30, 2025, an important event will take place in the Federal Ministry of Labor and Economy in Vienna, in which the results of the current tourism acceptance study are presented. This comprehensive investigation was carried out by Statistics Austria in 2024 and offers valuable insights into the tourist mood in Austria. The event begins at 9:30 a.m. and is led by the State Secretary for Tourism, Elisabeth Zehetner, and the tourism expert Peter Laimer.

The tourism acceptance survey included a representative sample that was raised in four quarters. The central issues of the survey were the perceived effects of tourism, the importance of tourism for society and the subjectively perceived number of tourists. The aim of this study is to create a basis for the further development of Austria's tourism location and to strengthen the acceptance of tourism in the population. Registrations for participation in the press conference are required at press.wirtschaft@bmwet.gv.at .

sustainability and tourism acceptance

The importance of tourism for the regional economy and as a workplace engine is largely recognized in Austria. The tourism acceptance remains at a consistently high level, which is also reflected in the results of the 2023 tourism acceptance index. This index achieved 75 points on a scale from 0 to 100, which reflects the positive attitude of the population to tourism. These values could also be held according to the challenges of the pandemic years, shows bmwet.gv.at .

In the survey carried out in 2023, 2,439 people between the ages of 15 and 75 were interviewed. The surveys were carried out by online Access panel and distributed evenly over the year. The results of the 2024 tourism acceptance measurement will be presented on June 30, 2025 and will be available to the public from July 1, 2025.

like ots.at are also reported at the press conference Cordially invited to experience the results of the study first -hand and to discuss the steps for future tourism policy in Austria.

The event not only presents the results of the current studies, but also illustrates the ongoing development and adaptation of the tourism strategy in Austria in order to further promote acceptance and sustainability in this important area.