Vienna conquers the congress summit: number 1 worldwide with 154 events!

Vienna conquers the congress summit: number 1 worldwide with 154 events!

Wien, Österreich - Vienna has once again demonstrated his position as the leading congress metropolis. The current ranking of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) for 2024 shows that the Austrian capital takes first place, with a total of 154 congresses carried out. Vienna thus referred Lisbon and Singapore, who followed second and third place, to the rear ranks, since 144 congresses took place in Lisbon 153 and Singapore. According to DerStandard This is a significant success that shows that Vienna is at the top in the international competition for congress events.

This excellent result is not only proof of the attractiveness of Vienna as an event location, but also has significant economic effects for the city. Mayor Michael Ludwig emphasizes that congresses generate a added value of around 1.3 billion euros and secure 23,500 all -year workstations. This highlights the central role that the congress industry plays in the city's Visitor Economy.

strong competition and past placements

The current success comes after an eventful history. Vienna reached the top position in 2022, but fell back to fourth place in 2023. The ranking also shows that other cities such as Barcelona (142 congresses), Prague (131), Paris (124), Seoul (124) and Bangkok (115) are also part of international competition. A look at the total number of congresses in Austria shows that 66% of it took place in Vienna, which further strengthens the city as a central hub for the congress industry.

Norbert Kettner, director of Wient tourism, emphasizes that congresses are of great importance for the economic development of the city. The 670,000 participants: In the inside of the congresses in 2024, 1.9 million overnight stays contributed significantly, with an average stay of 2.98 overnight stays. These figures illustrate how important these events are not only for the city, but for all of Austria, which occupies 16th place in the global ranking.

collaboration as a key to success

The successful placement in the ICCA ranking is also attributed to the commitment of the Vienna Conference Industry. Anita Paic, head of the Vienna Convention Bureau, praises the close cooperation between various actors and institutions. The Vienna Convention Bureau plays a crucial role in acquiring congresses worldwide and supporting both by the City of Vienna and the Vienna Chamber of Commerce. These synergies contribute to Vienna as an international congress destination.