The Economic Impact of Spa Tourism in Austria

This study is dedicated to the economic and regional importance of thermal spa tourism in Austria. According to a (conservative) estimate, thermal tourism in Austria is responsible for direct, indirect and induced value added of around 1.2 billion € and employment of around 17,700 persons (based on full-time equivalents) in 2019. In addition, spa tourism generates social security contributions and tax revenues for municipalities, the federal government and the provinces of almost 455 million €.