# #AustriaTourism in the news

October 5, 2026 at 10:27 AM

> Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral Bans Large Bags · Vienna to Raise Local Tourism Tax to 8 Percent · Austria Tourism Stays Rise 1.5% Through August

[Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral Bans Large Bags](<https://austriareport.com/article/vienna-s-st-stephen-s-cathedral-bans-large-bags-d53c243d>)
*October 5, 2026 at 10:27 AM* - Starting mid-October 2026, St. Stephen's Cathedral will prohibit large suitcases and trolleys to enhance safety for its 6 million annual visitors.

[Vienna to Raise Local Tourism Tax to 8 Percent](<https://austriareport.com/article/vienna-to-raise-local-tourism-tax-to-8-percent-dac5d84d>)
*September 29, 2026 at 11:39 AM* - Starting this July, Vienna will increase its Ortstaxe to 8 percent, aiming to generate 94 million euros despite concerns from hoteliers.

[Austria Tourism Stays Rise 1.5% Through August](<https://austriareport.com/article/austria-tourism-stays-rise-1-5-through-august-c5cb6c71>)
*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.