Vienna: The most popular European travel destination for US tourists 2024

Vienna: The most popular European travel destination for US tourists 2024

Vienna managed to position itself as the most popular travel destination in Europe for US travelers. This exciting award comes from the renowned luxury and lifestyle travel magazine "Condè Nast Traveler". On the global level, the city secures the 5th place, just behind cities like Tokyo, Singapore, Sydney and Cape Town.

In a survey, readers of the US edition of the magazine decided that Vienna is number one among the European metropolises with more than half a million inhabitants. This survey shows how high the interest and popularity of the city is in the eyes of international travelers.

The relevance of tourism for Vienna

The Vienna Council of Economic Affairs Peter Hanke (SPÖ) commented on the award and described it as an important location. "This shows that Vienna is one of the world's top destinations among luxury travelers," he said. And the figures confirm his assessments: In the first half of 2024, there were 473,000 overnight stays from US travelers in Vienna, which led to sales of around 45 million euros. In addition, 340,000 overnight stays from the United Kingdom were registered, which brought around 26 million euros. The United States is at the top of the luxury hotel sales in the capital of Austria.

These impressive numbers illustrate the economic relevance of tourism for Vienna. With the ongoing trend and stability in the overnight figures, it shows how important the sector is for the local economy.

priority on luxury tourism and cultural offers

In addition to the joy of the award, the city of Vienna Tourism Director Norbert Kettner emphasizes that it is important to further expand the offers for cultural affine and wealthy travelers. "We should not only celebrate this option, but also use to continuously improve our offers," says Kettner.

The city of Vienna can also look forward to a high appreciation of its luxury hotels. In the "Central and Southern Europe" category there are four Viennese hotels in the top 10 best luxury hotels, including the traditional "Hotel Sacher", the "Hotel Imperial", the "The Amarius Vienna" and the "Rosewood Vienna".

For a complete overview of the awards and for the complete ranking, visit the page of "Condé Nast Traveler": Condè Nast Traveler (USA) .

The high demand and the positive feedback from the international travel world put Vienna on the map as a main goal for cultural and luxurious experiences. The fact that Vienna has established itself as a dream destination is a gratifying sign for both tourism and the economy.