Tourism growth reported in Vienna and Switzerland

Tourism sectors in Vienna and Switzerland reported increases in overnight stays for September 2026.

In Vienna, overnight stays rose by 4 percent in September to approximately 1.8 million, bringing the total for the year to roughly 14.9 million. Germany remains the top market for the city, followed by Austria and the United States. While August saw a 5 percent decrease in net overnight revenue, the total revenue from January to August reached approximately 867 million euros.

Switzerland also experienced a recovery in its hotel industry, with overnight stays increasing by 5.9 percent in September compared to the previous year. This growth was driven by both domestic visitors (+5.0%) and international guests (+6.7%). Notably, demand from China surged by 18.0 percent, while European markets like Germany and the United Kingdom both grew by 7.8 percent. This uptick follows several months of decline in the Swiss hospitality sector.