Austria's Importance as a Location for Conventions increases

CompaniesRetail & Consumer ♦ Published: May 5, 2011; 08:13 ♦ (Vindobona)

Events, conferences and trade shows are developing as an important part of Austria’s tourism industry. By international comparison, Austria is already ranks in eighth place.

Austria's Importance as a Location for Conventions increases / Picture: © Vindobona.org

Austria's importance as a destination for conventions and meetings has firmly established itself. Petra Stolba, CEO of "Österreich Werbung" says: “We are always among the Top Ten and are part of the most sought after venues in the world. In 2010 we have improved by 2 places to the 8th place. About 6,000 congresses are held every year in Austria, generating two million overnight stays…