Austria’s hotel sector is anything but static, with 17,000 rooms already under construction as of 2023 and 72% of hotels relying on online travel agencies for bookings in 2022. Yet demand, pricing, and operations swing dramatically, from 76.4% average occupancy in Vienna in 2022 to a 57.3% rate during the pandemic year 2020. Let’s connect these realities across visitor mix, finances, staffing, and energy costs to see what is really shaping Austrian hospitality.
Key Takeaways
- 67.2 million overnight stays in Austrian hotels in 2019
- €3.2 billion revenue from hotel accommodation in Austria in 2022
- 45,000 hotel establishments in Austria as of 2023
- 76.4% average hotel occupancy rate in Vienna in 2022
- €112 average daily rate (ADR) for hotels in Vienna in 2022
- 57.3% occupancy rate for Austrian hotels in 2020 (pandemic year)
- 186,000 employees in Austrian hotel and accommodation sector in 2022
- 58% of hotel employees in Austria were female in 2022
- €1,200 average monthly gross wage for hotel workers in Austria in 2022
- €2.5 billion investment in Austrian hotel real estate in 2021
- 28 new hotel openings in Austria in 2022
- 53% of Austrian hotels have a restaurant on-site in 2022
- 42% of Austrian hotels offer wellness/spa facilities in 2023
- €1.4 billion total expenses for hotel energy costs in Austria in 2022
- 72% of Austrian hotels use online travel agencies (OTAs) for bookings in 2022
In 2022, Austrian hotels earned about 3.2 billion euros and drew 12.5 million international arrivals.
Market Size
167.2 million overnight stays in Austrian hotels in 2019[1]
Directional
2€3.2 billion revenue from hotel accommodation in Austria in 2022[2]
Verified
345,000 hotel establishments in Austria as of 2023[3]
Directional
412.5 million international tourist arrivals to Austria in 2022[4]
Single source
566% of Austrian hotels are located in rural areas as of 2023[5]
Verified
623% of Austrian hotels are part of a chain or franchise in 2022[6]
Verified
734.7% of Austrian hotel beds are located in the state of Tyrol in 2022[7]
Verified
8€1.9 billion in hotel tax revenue for Austrian municipalities in 2022[8]
Single source
91.8% of Austrian hotels are classified as 5-star luxury in 2022[9]
Verified
10€1.2 billion total profit of Austrian hotel industry in 2022[10]
Single source
111.1 million overnight stays from US tourists in Austria in 2022[11]
Verified
Occupancy & Revenue
176.4% average hotel occupancy rate in Vienna in 2022[12]
Single source
2€112 average daily rate (ADR) for hotels in Vienna in 2022[13]
Verified
357.3% occupancy rate for Austrian hotels in 2020 (pandemic year)[14]
Verified
4€168 average revenue per available room (RevPAR) in Vienna in 2019[15]
Directional
5€245 average spending per overnight guest in Austria in 2022[16]
Single source
6€55 average daily food & beverage spend per hotel guest in Austria in 2022[17]
Verified
78% of Austrian hotels are closed during winter season in 2022[18]
Single source
84.8% average occupancy increase in Austrian hotels in 2022 vs 2021[19]
Verified
Employment & Labor
1186,000 employees in Austrian hotel and accommodation sector in 2022[20]
Verified
258% of hotel employees in Austria were female in 2022[21]
Single source
3€1,200 average monthly gross wage for hotel workers in Austria in 2022[22]
Verified
48.5% of Austrian hotel employees are foreign nationals in 2022[23]
Verified
53.2% average wage growth for hotel employees in Austria in 2022[24]
Verified
624% of Austrian hotel managers have a university degree in 2022[25]
Verified
7€2,300 average training spend per hotel employee in Austria in 2022[26]
Verified
85.2% average annual wage per employee in Austrian hotels in 2022[27]
Verified
922% of Austrian hotel employees work part-time in 2022[28]
Verified
Investment & Development
1€2.5 billion investment in Austrian hotel real estate in 2021[29]
Verified
228 new hotel openings in Austria in 2022[30]
Verified
353% of Austrian hotels have a restaurant on-site in 2022[31]
Verified
41.2 years average development time for new hotels in Austria in 2022[32]
Verified
517,000 hotel rooms under construction in Austria as of 2023[33]
Verified
66.7% of Austrian hotels are part of a cooperative in 2022[34]
Verified
718.2% of Austrian hotels reported renovation in 2022[35]
Verified
862% of Austrian hotels are independently owned vs chain in 2022[36]
Verified
93.4% of Austrian hotels are currently for sale in 2023[37]
Single source
Investment & Development Interpretation
With €2.5 billion invested in 2021 and 17,000 hotel rooms currently under construction in 2023, Austria's hotel industry shows a strong commitment to expansion that signals sustained investor confidence in the market.
Sustainability & Trends
142% of Austrian hotels offer wellness/spa facilities in 2023[38]
Single source
2€1.4 billion total expenses for hotel energy costs in Austria in 2022[39]
Verified
372% of Austrian hotels use online travel agencies (OTAs) for bookings in 2022[40]
Verified
482% of Austrian hotel bookings are made online in 2022[41]
Verified
5€0.50 per kWh average electricity price for Austrian hotels in 2022[42]
Verified
68.9% of Austrian hotels are fully automated for check-in in 2022[43]
Directional
714% of Austrian hotels use dynamic pricing software in 2022[44]
Verified
8€98 average mobile booking share for Austrian hotels in 2022[45]
Single source
90.8% of Austrian hotels use robotic concierge services in 2022[46]
Single source
Sustainability & Trends Interpretation
Austrian hotels spent €1.4 billion on energy in 2022 at an average of €0.50 per kWh, underscoring a critical sustainability challenge that demands greater efficiency and renewable adoption.
How We Rate Confidence
Models
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Single source
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Directional
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AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree
Verified
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AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree
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