Vienna conquers first place in the ICCA ranking-Viecon as the key to success!

Vienna conquers first place in the ICCA ranking-Viecon as the key to success!

Wien, Österreich - Vienna was chosen for the first time in its history in its history in the global city clause of the ICCA Globewatch: Business Analytics 2024. With a total of 154 internationally organized events, the city was able to demonstrate its status as a first -class congress location. Compared to the previous year, when Vienna took fourth place, there is a significant increase, which is mainly supported by the strong performance of the Viecon - Vienna Congress & Convention Center. According to OTS Found of this facility, which takes place in Viecon, underlines in the international congress business.

Norbert Kettner, director of Wient tourism, is happy about the progress and highlights the extraordinary cooperation within the Vienna meeting industry. According to Wien.info In the last 15 rankings even seven times, last place 2022.

meaning of viecon and infrastructure

The managing director of Viecon, Katharina Weishaupt, emphasizes the importance of infrastructure investments and sustainability for strengthening Vienna's market position. The managing director of Vienna Holding, Oliver Stribl, also emphasizes the positive economic impact that the Viecon has on the Austrian economy. Martina Candillo, also managing director of Viecon, describes the facility as a motor for knowledge and cultural exchange.

The Viecon plans to welcome around 46,500 visitors and around 189,000 overnight stays for 2025. These predictions speak for the growth and attractiveness of the Vienna congress location. gcb reports that in international comparison is still very much asked and other European Cities still have to assert themselves in the competition.

international competition

The ranking also shows how stubborn competition is. Lisbon and Singapore are in front of Vienna, who get very close to the Viennese figures. Vienna has reached a consistently high number of participants and overnight stays in recent years, which gives the city a significant advantage. The examination for physical meetings refers exclusively to real events, which reinforces the relevance of the rankings and puts the strategy of the Vienna meeting industry in the foreground.

This not only remains a main actor in the congress landscape, but also actively campaigns for sustainable development and innovative partnerships in order to continue to promote positive urban development. Of course, the influence of corona pandemic on the event industry remains a challenge, but the development and commitment of Vienna is estimated by experts and planners worldwide.