Extreme floods and storms in varied nation areas considerably impacted the Austrian tourism sector in September. Based on Statistics Austria, in a single day stays in motels, guesthouses, and vacation residences decreased by 7.4 p.c to 11.3 million in comparison with final yr.
Nevertheless, the present summer season season in Austria is exhibiting constructive outcomes, with a 0.3 p.c improve in comparison with final yr. This marks the most effective efficiency since 1981. From Might to September 2024, there have been a complete of 72.48 million in a single day stays recorded. Based on Statistics Austria, in a single day stays by worldwide friends reached 51.72 million, reflecting a 0.7 p.c improve, whereas home friends accounted for 20.76 million in a single day stays, a lower of 0.7 p.c. Relating to arrivals, 23.09 million friends have been counted, representing a 1.7 p.c improve.
Clearest Enhance
The event of in a single day stays this summer season season diverse primarily based on lodging class. The 5-star and 4-star sectors and industrial vacation residences skilled probably the most important will increase, with rises of three.1 p.c and 4.8 p.c, respectively. In distinction, the 3-star sector and personal lodging noticed substantial declines, with decreases of three p.c and 6.1 p.c, respectively.
Hans Spreitzhofer, the WKÖ Resort Trade Affiliation chairman, expressed “cautious optimism” relating to the upcoming autumn holidays. He acknowledged, “We’re glad with the reserving scenario 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
Based on Statistics Austria, 126.98 million in a single day stays have been registered within the present yr till September, 1.06 million (+0.8 p.c) greater than in the identical interval final yr. Regardless of constructive in a single day keep figures and “a great reserving scenario” 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 careworn. “The decisive issue is the working end result, which has already fallen by 2 to 4 share factors within the business in 2023 in comparison with 2022.” Many corporations are scuffling with rising prices.
