The Austrian capital recorded almost seven million visitor bednights, an all-time new high for Vienna, between January-June 2017 with 4.2 per cent more than for the same period the previous year. The 64000 visitor bednights recorded by Indian travellers grew 15 per cent in the same period placing it among the high growth tourist markets along with China, Russia and Australia.
The Austrian capital, Vienna, continued to attract Indian families, honeymooners and young travellers looking to explore its imperial history, rich tradition of music, and experience its offerings. The former capital of the Habsburg empire, Vienna, was crowned the world’s most livable city for the eighth year in a row in 2017.
Norbert Kettner, Director, Vienna Tourist Board said, “City breaks to Vienna continue to boom: the city established a new record in the first half of 2017, with visitor bednights increasing 4.2 per cent to around 6,924,000.”
Vienna’s aim is to become the Smart Tourism city by 2020. The vision is of a city that uses innovative services and attractions to create a relaxed urban experience and support positive interaction between residents and visitors, ushering in a responsible mindset that will help to pursue its sustainability goals without detracting from its glamourous image.
The meetings industry also has an important role to play, accounting for 11 per cent of the total volume of bednights in 2016. Some 4,000 congresses, corporate events and incentives were held in Vienna last year – another new record.
