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# Austria Tourism Stays Rise 1.5% Through August

September 26, 2026 at 01:45 PM

> Austria recorded 117.9 million overnight stays from January to August 2026, driven by a 2.3 percent increase in summer season bookings.

**Austria**'s tourism sector saw a 1.5 percent increase in overnight bookings from January to August 2026, reaching 117.9 million stays. Preliminary data from **Statistik Austria**, released September 25, shows the summer season alone grew by 2.3 percent since May.

Foreign visitors accounted for approximately three-quarters of all stays this year. Travelers from **Germany** and Austria provided the highest booking volumes, while the **Netherlands**, Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein remained key foreign markets.

State Secretary for Tourism **Elisabeth Zehetner** of the ÖVP noted the results as August numbers stagnated. The national tourism strategy through 2035 continues to prioritize value creation, appreciation, and long-term preservation for the domestic industry.



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