Tourism and the leisure industry play a special role in the Austrian economy. In addition to the effects of the Corona crisis, the industry is confronted with various structural changes and challenges (e.g. digitalisation, greening, regionalisation or the availability of skilled workers). The studies and analyses of the Austrian Institute for SME Research deal with the companies in the sector in this environment of change.
The foodservice industry is facing special challenges and pressures as a result of the Covid 19 crisis and infection risk reduction measures. To assess future trends and evaluate measures to improve crisis management, it is necessary to have sufficient knowledge of the baseline situation. Therefore, this project is dedicated to an industry representation of the hospitality industry.
Austrian Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Regions and Tourism
2021/06
Wolfgang Ziniel
MORE INFOApart from the positive development of overnight stays the study focusses on the sustainable competitiveness of hotels and tourism in general. It provides a comparison of the main tax frame conditions with tourism in the relevant neighbour countries and regions as well as an assessment of the recent situation based on a survey among the enterprises.