Vienna wants ESC 2026: A festival of music and an economic miracle!
Vienna wants ESC 2026: A festival of music and an economic miracle!
Wien, Österreich - Wien wants to be the venue of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest 2026. This ambition was now confirmed by Josef Taucher, a municipal council and member of the state parliament of the SPÖ. The decision to support Vienna in the race for the ESC was accepted by a coalition in the participation of SPÖ, Neos, Greens and ÖVP. "Vienna has been proven to have the ability to work professionally", announced divers and referred to the successful implementation of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2015 and the beach volleyball World Cup 2027.
In his speech, Katharina Weninger (SPÖ) emphasized the importance of Vienna as a diverse and attractive location. "We support the resolution to position Vienna as a venue for the ESC," she said. Austria celebrated successes at the Eurovision Song Contest with JJ and the song “Wasted Love” in 2023 with JJ and the song “Wasted Love”.economic advantages and tourism
The economic implications of such an event are enormous. According to reports from the standard, the ESC will generate significant income and advertising value for the local economy despite high costs. ORF general director Roland Weißmann announced that preparations for the event will begin immediately. Minister of Culture and Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ) was pleased with the victory and the return of the ESC after twelve years.
The year 2024 set a new record in Vienna's tourism, with 18.9 million overnight stays. Vienna thus consolidated its status as the tourism capital of Austria. The city offers over 82,000 beds in 41,000 rooms, which are spread over 433 hotels, and thus meets the requirements that the ESC places at a venue. In addition, Vienna is connected to more than 190 destinations in 65 countries. This logistical connection is another plus for the event.
public infrastructure and long -term planning
The excellent connection through a public transport network, which is over 1,000 kilometers extensive, supports sustainable trips within the city. The Wiener Stadthalle, a proven location for large events, is already known as a venue for the ESC 2015.
The upswing coalition of SPÖ and Neos pursues the goal of positioning Vienna not only as a cultural but also as an economic hotspot. In an analysis to tourist satisfaction, the city states that 90% of the Viennese surveyed have a positive attitude towards tourism inside, which underlines the attractiveness of the location. Wientourism to optimize continuously.
SoVienna is ready to align the ESC 2026. The next step will be the concrete plans that are already in cooperation with the ORF and the responsible authorities to make the event an unforgettable experience.
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