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Austria Hospitality - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2026 - 2031)
Market Report I 2026-01-16 I 130 Pages I Mordor Intelligence
Austria Hospitality Market Analysis
The Austria Hospitality Market size in 2026 is estimated at USD 24.61 billion, growing from 2025 value of USD 23.39 billion with 2031 projections showing USD 31.72 billion, growing at 5.21% CAGR over 2026-2031.
Steady long-haul visitor growth, large-scale green-renovation incentives, and Vienna's upgraded conference venues underpin the positive trajectory. Operators continue to balance Alpine leisure with urban demand, while labor tightness and energy-efficiency compliance raise cost pressures. The market's resilience is underscored by record-breaking performance in 2024, with Austria achieving 154.3 million overnight stays, surpassing the previous 2019 record.
Online distribution remains crucial, yet hotels are accelerating direct-digital strategies to lift margins and retain data ownership. Intensifying rivalry among chains, family-run independents, and new extended-stay brands keeps pricing disciplined, though the fragmented structure still allows differentiated concepts to flourish. Macro-economic forces driving market expansion include Austria's eVisa reforms, facilitating increased inbound tourism from the US and Asian markets, coupled with substantial government investments in sustainable hotel renovations and conference infrastructure.
Austria Hospitality Market Trends and Insights
Surge in inbound tourism from US & Asia
Electronic visa reforms trimmed processing times to four days and widened eligibility to six additional Asian markets, spurring a 3.3% rise in total visitor arrivals during 2024Long-haul guests stay 1.7 nights longer on average and spend 22% more per day than intra-EU visitors, lifting RevPAR in Vienna and Salzburg. MICE travelers from these regions are extending leisure stays, reinforcing the synergy between business events and upscale city hotels. Airlines responded with 14 weekly non-stop flights from New York and Seoul, while tourism boards co-funded joint marketing that highlights Austria's carbon-neutral alpine rail links. The influx boosts off-season demand, smoothing occupancy volatility and encouraging year-round staffing models.
Government incentives for sustainable hotel renovations
The federal sustainability bonus reimburses up to 14% of eco-retrofit capex, complemented by OeHT loans of EUR 350,000-5 million (USD 380,000-5.4 million) with 2% interest subsidies. Properties certified under the Austrian Ecolabel command 6-8% higher average daily rates and shortened payback periods through 15-20% utility savings. Chain operators bundle portfolio-wide projects to secure volume discounts on heat-pump and facade-insulation packages, while independents leverage grants to differentiate through local timber sourcing. Early adopters already meet EU-wide EPC "C" thresholds ahead of the 2032 deadline, insulating them from future carbon taxation and signaling quality to sustainability-minded travelers.
Labor shortages & wage inflation
Hospitality vacancy rates touched 12% in 2024, driving negotiated pay scales up by 8% per year and compressing GOP margins. The sector competes with retail and logistics for service workers, prompting hotels to automate housekeeping dispatch and adopt self-check-in kiosks. Austria's talent accord aims to recruit 15,000 non-EU employees by 2027; yet visa processing backlogs and housing shortages slow deployment. Brands such as Marriott introduce "four-day week" rosters to curb attrition, while independents pool recruitment via regional cooperatives. Persistently elevated labor costs may accelerate consolidation as scaled chains leverage centralized HR tech and cross-property talent pools.
Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:
Expansion of Vienna's conference infrastructure (MICE)Growth of domestic staycationsStricter energy-efficiency renovation standards
For complete list of drivers and restraints, kindly check the Table Of Contents.
Segment Analysis
Independent hotels held 54.63% Austria hospitality market share in 2025, reflecting deep-rooted family ownership and place-based authenticity that resonate with Alpine leisure guests. Chain hotels are, however, set to capture incremental demand at a 6.74% CAGR through 2031, supported by asset-light franchise models, loyalty-program pull, and access to energy-retrofit capital. The Austria hospitality market size tied to chain properties is forecast to expand by USD 2.28 billion over five years, underscoring investor appetite for branded stock.
Independent operators leverage localized gastronomy and bespoke design to sustain ADRs against standardization. Many secure Austrian Ecolabel certification faster than multi-property chains, using green credentials to capture conscious travelers and corporate RFPs. Chains counter through digital-first guest journeys, centralized revenue management, and brand-family tiering that stretches from economy Spark by Hilton to luxury Ritz-Carlton Vienna. Labor shortages tilt advantages toward groups that can relocate trained staff across borders, yet independents retain flexibility in wage negotiations and community hiring.
The Austria Hospitality Market Report is Segmented by Type (Chain Hotels, Independent Hotels), Accommodation Class (Luxury, Mid & Upper-Mid-Scale, Budget & Economy, Service Apartments), Booking Channel (Direct Digital, Otas, Corporate/MICE, Wholesale & Traditional Agents), and Geography (Vienna, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Salzburg, Tyrol, Rest of Austria). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).
List of Companies Covered in this Report:
Austria Trend Hotels ARCOTEL Hotels Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences Accor (Ibis, Mercure, Novotel) Marriott International Hilton Worldwide Vienna International Hotelmanagement (VI) Melia Hotels International Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Hyatt Hotels Corp. IHG Hotels & Resorts Radisson Hotel Group Steigenberger Hotels (Deutsche Hospitality) Motel One Group A&O Hostels Harry's Home Hotels Ruby Hotels Roomz Hotels Meininger Hotels Novum Hospitality
Additional Benefits:
The market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format
3 months of analyst support
1 Introduction
1.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the Study
2 Research Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Market Landscape
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Market Drivers
4.2.1 Surge in inbound tourism from US & Asia
4.2.2 Government incentives for sustainable hotel renovations
4.2.3 Expansion of Vienna's conference infrastructure (MICE)
4.2.4 Growth of domestic "staycations"
4.2.5 Alpine wellness retreats for corporate resilience training
4.2.6 Rail-based night-train packages boosting secondary cities
4.3 Market Restraints
4.3.1 Labor shortages & wage inflation
4.3.2 Stricter energy-efficiency renovation standards
4.3.3 Short-term rental regulation uncertainty
4.3.4 Over-tourism backlash in Salzburg
4.4 Value / Supply-Chain Analysis
4.5 Regulatory Landscape
4.6 Technological Outlook
4.7 Porter's Five Forces
4.7.1 Threat of New Entrants
4.7.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.7.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.7.4 Threat of Substitutes
4.7.5 Competitive Rivalry
5 Market Size & Growth Forecasts
5.1 By Type
5.1.1 Chain Hotels
5.1.2 Independent Hotels
5.2 By Accommodation Class
5.2.1 Luxury
5.2.2 Mid & Upper-Mid-scale
5.2.3 Budget & Economy
5.2.4 Service Apartments
5.3 By Booking Channel
5.3.1 Direct Digital
5.3.2 OTAs
5.3.3 Corporate / MICE
5.3.4 Wholesale & Traditional Agents
5.4 By Geographic Region
5.4.1 Vienna
5.4.2 Lower Austria
5.4.3 Upper Austria
5.4.4 Salzburg
5.4.5 Tyrol
5.4.6 Rest of Austria
6 Competitive Landscape
6.1 Market Concentration
6.2 Strategic Moves
6.3 Market Share Analysis
6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share for key companies, Products & Services, and Recent Developments)
6.4.1 Austria Trend Hotels
6.4.2 ARCOTEL Hotels
6.4.3 Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences
6.4.4 Accor (Ibis, Mercure, Novotel)
6.4.5 Marriott International
6.4.6 Hilton Worldwide
6.4.7 Vienna International Hotelmanagement (VI)
6.4.8 Melia Hotels International
6.4.9 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
6.4.10 Hyatt Hotels Corp.
6.4.11 IHG Hotels & Resorts
6.4.12 Radisson Hotel Group
6.4.13 Steigenberger Hotels (Deutsche Hospitality)
6.4.14 Motel One Group
6.4.15 A&O Hostels
6.4.16 Harry's Home Hotels
6.4.17 Ruby Hotels
6.4.18 Roomz Hotels
6.4.19 Meininger Hotels
6.4.20 Novum Hospitality
7 Market Opportunities & Future Outlook
7.1 Upscale wellness-centred alpine eco-lodges targeting corporate offsites
7.2 AI-driven dynamic-pricing platforms for independent Viennese hotels
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