Travel And Tourism in Austria

Euromonitor International's Travel And Tourism in Austria report offers a comprehensive guide to the market at a national level. It looks at travel accommodation, transportation, car rental, tourist attractions and retail travel. It identifies the leading companies and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market, including background information on disposable income, annual leave and holiday taking habits.

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Car rental; Demand factors; Health & wellness tourism; Tourism flows domestic; Tourism flows inbound; Tourism flows outbound; Tourism receipts and expenditure; Tourist attractions; Transportation; Travel accommodation; Travel retail

Executive summary

2008: a record-breaking year for Austrian travel and tourism

2008 was a record-breaking year in every respect. The number of arrivals rose by 6%, while a 3% increase was recorded in number of bednights. Both the second part of the winter season 2007/2008 and the summer season were very successful, with almost every region experiencing an increase in visitors. The rising number of tourists from EU countries, and in particular the strengthening interest of German tourists in spending their holidays in Austria drove this good performance.

Tourism confirms its major role in Austria’s economy in 2008

Tourism is one of Austria’s most important sources of income. In 2008, the tourism industry generated revenue worth around EUR20 billion; growth of almost 2.5% over the previous year. Tourism is also a significant creator of employment in Austria. Throughout 2008, approximately 180,000 people found a job in the tourism industry, while in the winter season more than 200,000 people worked in seasonal jobs in tourism. The Austrian tourism industry’s income creates a 40% share of Austria’s exports of services.

The impact of UEFA Euro 2008 on tourism was overestimated

The event of the year in 2008 for the country, the UEFA European Football Championship, the final round of which was hosted by Switzerland and Austria, did not affect Austria’s tourism industry to the extent which had been forecast. On the one hand, the arrival of a large number of football fans was balanced by a loss of guests of other types (such as congress visitors), who were discouraged from travelling to the country during the European Championship. On the other hand, the forecast number of football fans travelling to Austria for Euro 2008 turned out to have been largely overestimated. Industry sources see the pay-off from the event mostly in terms of long term advertising for Austrian tourism. If, and to what extent the 2008 European Championship affected the Austrian economy could not be clearly measured, not even by the Austrian Chamber of Commerce.

A poor performance is expected for 2009 due to the world financial crisis

The financial and economic crisis worldwide will not spare Austria’s travel and tourism industry. Industry sources forecast a decline of 4% in the number of arrivals in 2009, and a further decrease in 2010. In 2009, thanks to favourable weather conditions the winter season is expected to record a good performance, while the decline is expected to be driven by a poor summer season for Austrian tourism when compared with the excellent performance recorded in 2008.

Table of contents

TRAVEL AND TOURISM IN AUSTRIA : MARKET INSIGHT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2008: a record-breaking year for Austrian travel and tourism

Tourism confirms its major role in Austria’s economy in 2008

The impact of UEFA Euro 2008 on tourism was overestimated

A poor performance is expected for 2009 due to the world financial crisis

KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS

Economic Indicators

Legislative Environment – European aspects

Legislative Environment – EU/US Open Skies agreement

Sustainable Tourism

Consumer Lifestyles

Low Cost Carriers

Emerging Niche Sectors

Internet Developments

TERRORISM AND SECURITY

LEAVE ENTITLEMENT

CONSUMER DEMOGRAPHICS

BALANCE OF PAYMENTS

MARKET INDICATORS

Table 1 Leave Entitlement: Volume 2005-2008

Table 2 Holiday Demographic Trends 2003-2008

Table 3 Holiday Takers by Sex 2003-2008

Table 4 Holiday Takers by Age 2003-2008

Table 5 Length of Domestic Trips: 2003-2008

Table 6 Length of Outbound Departure: 2003-2008

Table 7 Seasonality of Trips 2005-2008

MARKET DATA

Table 8 Balance of Tourism Payments: Value 2003-2008

DEFINITIONS

Tourism parameters

Travel accommodation

Transportation

Car rental

Travel retail

Tourist attractions

Health and wellness

Internet sales

Internet sales: dynamic packaging

Internet sales: traditional package holiday

Summary 1 Research Sources

LOCAL COMPANY PROFILES - AUSTRIA

AUSTRIAN AIRLINES AG - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - AUSTRIA

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 2 Austrian Airlines AG: Key Facts

Summary 3 Austrian Airlines AG: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 4 Austrian Airlines AG: Competitive Position 2008

NIKI LUFTFAHRT GMBH - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - AUSTRIA

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 5 Niki Luftfahrt GmbH: Key Facts

Summary 6 Niki Luftfahrt GmbH: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 7 Niki Luftfahrt GmbH: Competitive Position 2008

ÖBB-POSTBUS GMBH - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - AUSTRIA

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 8 ÖBB Postbus GmbH: Key Facts

Summary 9 ÖBB Postbus GmbH: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

ÖSTERREICHISCHES VERKEHRSBüRO AG - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - AUSTRIA

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 10 Österreichisches Verkehrsbüro AG: Key Facts

Summary 11 Österreichisches Verkehrsbüro AG: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 12 Österreichisches Verkehrsbüro AG: Competitive Position 2008

TOURISM FLOWS INBOUND IN AUSTRIA

HEADLINES

TRENDS

UEFA EURO 2008

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

INBOUND DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE

MODE OF TRANSPORT

PURPOSE OF VISIT

CITY ARRIVALS

INCOMING TOURIST RECEIPTS BY COUNTRY

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 9 Arrivals by Country of Origin: 2003-2008

Table 10 Leisure Arrivals by Type 2005-2008

Table 11 Business Arrivals: MICE Penetration 2005-2008

Table 12 Arrivals by Method of Transport: 2003-2008

Table 13 Arrivals by Purpose of Visit: 2003-2008

Table 14 Incoming Tourist Receipts by Country: Value 2003-2008

Table 15 Tourism Expenditure by Sector: Value 2003-2008

Table 16 Method of Payments for Incoming Tourist Receipts: % Breakdown 2005-2008

Table 17 Forecast Arrivals by Country of Origin: 2008-2013

Table 18 Forecast Arrivals by Method of Transport: 2008-2013

Table 19 Forecast Arrivals by Purpose of Visit: 2008-2013

Table 20 Forecast Incoming Tourist Receipts by Country: Value 2008-2013

Table 21 Forecast Incoming Tourist Receipts by Country: Value 2008-2013

Table 22 Arrivals by City in Austria 2007/2008 – ‘000 people

TOURISM FLOWS OUTBOUND IN AUSTRIA

HEADLINES

TRENDS

DESTINATIONS

OUTBOUND DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE

MODE OF TRANSPORT

PURPOSE OF VISIT

OUTGOING TOURIST EXPENDITURE BY COUNTRY

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 23 Departures by Destination: 2003-2008

Table 24 Leisure Departures by Type 2005-2008

Table 25 Business Departures: MICE Penetration % Breakdown 2005-2008

Table 26 Departures by Method of Transport: 2003-2008

Table 27 Departures by Purpose of Visit: 2003-2008

Table 28 Outgoing Tourist Expenditure by Country: Value 2003-2008

Table 29 Outgoing Tourist Expenditure by Sector: Value 2003-2008

Table 30 Method of Payments for Outgoing Tourism Spending: % Breakdown 2005-2008

Table 31 Forecast Departures by Destination: 2008-2013

Table 32 Forecast Departures by Method of Transport: 2008-2013

Table 33 Forecast Departures by Purpose of Visit: 2008-2013

Table 34 Forecast Outgoing Tourist Expenditure by Country: Value 2008-2013

TOURISM FLOWS DOMESTIC IN AUSTRIA

HEADLINES

TRENDS

DESTINATIONS

MODE OF TRANSPORT

PURPOSE OF VISIT

DOMESTIC TOURIST EXPENDITURE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 35 Domestic Trips by Destination: 2003-2008

Table 36 Domestic Trips by Purpose of Visit and by Method of Transport: 2003-2008

Table 37 Domestic Tourist Expenditure: Value: 2003-2008

Table 38 Method of Payments for Domestic Tourism Spending: % Breakdown 2005-2008

Table 39 Forecast Domestic Trips by Purpose of Visit and by Method of Transport: 2008-2013

Table 40 Forecast Domestic Tourist Expenditure: Value: 2008-2013

TRAVEL ACCOMMODATION IN AUSTRIA

HEADLINES

TRENDS

HOTELS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 41 Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2003-2008

Table 42 Travel Accommodation Outlets by Sector: Units 2003-2008

Table 43 Travel Accommodation by Sector: Number of Rooms 2003-2008

Table 44 Regional Hotel Parameters 2008

Table 45 Travel Accommodation Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008

Table 46 Hotel National Brand Owners by Market Share 2004-2008

Table 47 Hotels National Brand Owners by Key Performance Indicators 2008

Table 48 Forecast Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2008-2013

Table 49 Forecast Travel Accommodation Outlets by Sector: Units 2008-2013

Table 50 Forecast Travel Accommodation Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013

Table 51 Hotel Performance in Austria 2007/2008

TRANSPORTATION IN AUSTRIA

HEADLINES

TRENDS

AIRLINES

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 52 Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2003-2008

Table 53 Airline Capacity: 2003-2008

Table 54 Airline Utilisation: 2003-2008

Table 55 Airline Passengers Carried by Distance: % Breakdown: 2003-2008

Table 56 Transportation Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008

Table 57 Airline Market Shares 2004-2008

Table 58 Airlines National Brand Owners by Key Performance Indicators 2008

Table 59 Forecast Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2008-2013

Table 60 Forecast Transportation Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013

CAR RENTAL IN AUSTRIA

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 61 Car Rental Sales by Sector and Location: Value 2003-2008

Table 62 Structure of Car Rental Market: 2003-2008

Table 63 Average Car Rental Duration by Sector 2004-2008

Table 64 Average Car Rental Duration: % Breakdown 2004-2008

Table 65 Time of Booking: % Breakdown 2005-2008

Table 66 Car Rental Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008

Table 67 Car Rental Market Shares 2004-2008

Table 68 Car Rental National Brand Owners by Key Performance Indicators 2008

Table 69 Forecast Car Rental Sales by Sector and Location: Value 2008-2013

Table 70 Forecast Car Rental Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013

TRAVEL RETAIL IN AUSTRIA

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

GROWTH SECTORS

Luxury travel

Eco-tourism, ethical tourism, “voluntourism”

Health and wellness

Religious tourism

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 71 Travel Retail Outlets by Sector: Units 2003-2008

Table 72 Travel Retail Products Sales: Value 2003-2008

Table 73 Travel Retail Sales by Destination: % Value Breakdown 2003-2008

Table 74 Travel Retail Online Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008

Table 75 Travel Retail Products Market Shares 2004-2008

Table 76 Travel Retail Products National Brand Owners by Key Performance Indicators 2008

Table 77 Forecast Travel Retail Outlets by Sector: Units 2008-2013

Table 78 Forecast Travel Retail Products Sales: Value 2008-2013

Table 79 Forecast Travel Retail Online Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN AUSTRIA

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 80 Tourist Attractions Sales by Sector: Value 2003-2008

Table 81 Tourist Attractions Visitors by Sector: 2003-2008

Table 82 Tourist Attractions Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008

Table 83 Leading Tourist Attractions by Visitors 2003-2008

Table 84 Forecast Tourist Attractions Sales by Sector: Value 2008-2013

Table 85 Forecast Tourist Attractions Visitors by Sector: 2008-2013

Table 86 Forecast Tourist Attractions Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013

HEALTH & WELLNESS TOURISM IN AUSTRIA

HEADLINES

TRENDS

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 87 Number of Hotel/Resort Spas: Units 2003-2008

Table 88 Health & Wellness Tourism Sales by Type: Value 2003-2008

Table 89 Spa Consumer Markets: Domestic Tourism 2005-2008

Table 90 Spa Consumer Markets: Arrivals 2005-2008

Table 91 Forecast Health & Wellness Tourism Sales by Type: Value 2008-2013