Extreme floods and storms in numerous nation areas considerably impacted the Austrian tourism sector in September. In response to Statistics Austria, in a single day stays in lodges, guesthouses, and vacation flats decreased by 7.4 % to 11.3 million in comparison with final yr.
Nonetheless, the present summer season season in Austria is exhibiting optimistic outcomes, with a 0.3 % enhance in comparison with final yr. This marks one of the best efficiency since 1981. From Could to September 2024, there have been a complete of 72.48 million in a single day stays recorded. In response to Statistics Austria, in a single day stays by worldwide visitors reached 51.72 million, reflecting a 0.7 % enhance, whereas home visitors accounted for 20.76 million in a single day stays, a lower of 0.7 %. Relating to arrivals, 23.09 million visitors have been counted, representing a 1.7 % enhance.
Clearest Improve
The event of in a single day stays this summer season season different primarily based on lodging class. The 5-star and 4-star sectors and business vacation flats skilled probably the most important will increase, with rises of three.1 % and 4.8 %, respectively. In distinction, the 3-star sector and personal lodging noticed substantial declines, with decreases of three % and 6.1 %, respectively.
Hans Spreitzhofer, the WKÖ Lodge Trade Affiliation chairman, expressed “cautious optimism” concerning the upcoming autumn holidays. He said, “We’re glad with the reserving state of affairs and have noticed that autumn holidays have gained immense significance lately.” He additionally famous, “This yr, the favorable climate and ensuing short-term bookings are notably useful for us.”
Over 100 Million In a single day Stays
In response to Statistics Austria, 126.98 million in a single day stays have been registered within the present yr till September, 1.06 million (+0.8 %) greater than in the identical interval final yr. Regardless of optimistic in a single day keep figures and ” reserving state of affairs” for the 2024/2025 winter season, WKÖ consultant Spreitzhofer referred to the “financial strain”: “Good in a single day keep figures alone don’t make sure the financial stability of companies,” he burdened. “The decisive issue is the working end result, which has already fallen by 2 to 4 proportion factors within the business in 2023 in comparison with 2022.” Many corporations are scuffling with rising prices.
