Vienna conquers the congress throne again: 154 events in 2024!

Vienna conquers the congress throne again: 154 events in 2024!

Vienna has again conquered first place among international congress metropolises. This award is a sign of return to the global congress scene after the city still took fourth place in 2023. With a total of 154 international congresses, Vienna overtakes Lisbon, which takes second place with 153 congresses, and Singapore, which ends up in third place with 144 congresses. These developments underline Vienna's attraction as an important location for congresses and conferences.

The ICCA ranking is based on the analysis and evaluation of international congresses. Vienna has emerged through a solid infrastructure and excellent services for the organization of such events. According to Wien.gv.at Paris and Seoul (124 congresses each) count. The consistently high figures of congresses in Vienna show that the city continues to take a pioneering role in international business tourism.

economic importance of congresses

The economic effects of these congresses are considerable. In 2024 they generated a added value of around 1.32 billion euros and secured around 23,500 all -year workstations. This emphasizes Mayor Michael Ludwig, who emphasizes the importance of congresses for the urban economy. In addition, around 365 million euros in tax revenue flowed into the public funds, which represents a significant contribution to the general financing of public services.

The city of Vienna has a total of 6,619 congresses and company meetings for 2024, which corresponds to an increase of 3 % compared to previous years. This was recognized by Norbert Kettner, the director of Wientourism, who emphasized the role of the congresses in tourism and price stability. Around 670,000 participants: In the inside, in 2024, an incredible 1.9 million overnight stays, which corresponds to a remarkable growth of 26 %

The role of the Vienna Convention Bureau

The Vienna Convention Bureau plays a crucial role in the acquisition of international congresses and company meetings. The management of Anita Paic emphasizes the cooperation of all players in the Vienna Conference Industry and underlines its importance for the preservation of Vienna's status as the leading congress metropolis. Almost two thirds of the congresses that take place in Austria take place in Vienna, which illustrates the central role of the city in the national event landscape.