Tyrolean tourism is back on the road to success. Despite the lack of snow and rising prices, skiing holidays are in demand. The Tyrolean accommodation establishments have recorded 18.2 million overnight stays since the start of the season at the beginning of November. The numbers are almost back to the results from before Corona.
You have to be able to afford a winter holiday. Hotel, lift ticket, arrival – this package was never really cheap, but the rising energy costs have fueled inflation in recent months. 3.3 percent are missing on top figures from 2018/19 Also in the Tyrolean winter sports resorts, guests in the bis At the end of April, the current season will in some cases dig much deeper into their pockets than in previous years. In addition, the lack of natural snow was not the best advertisement for winter holidays. And yet: the guests are coming, the beds are full and the euro is rolling. The accommodation providers have recorded 18.2 million overnight stays since the start of the season at the beginning of November. This means that the industry can almost repeat the successes of the time before Corona. 3.3 percentage points are missing from the result from 2018/19. “The figures make us feel positive and show that we are on the right track and also that the destination Tyrol is still in great demand,” says Tourism Provincial Councilor Mario Gerber (ÖVP), satisfied with the current development .4 million guests February is decisive for a good season. 28 percent of the business is achieved this month. 1.46 million guests came this February, 7.2 million overnight stays were counted. These values are also almost back to the balance sheet from the pre-crisis period (-2.6%). Holidaymakers stay an average of 4.9 days. In addition to German guests, there are more Dutch and Belgians. As always, most of the winter guests come from Germany. More than 50 percent of the overnight stays go to the neighbors. Striking in the interim balance: significantly more Dutch (+15%) and Belgians (+42.7%) came this year. Tourists are cautiously optimistic about the rest of the season. At higher altitudes, they want to keep the lifts open at least until Easter. With numerous events, the winter sports resorts lure you onto the slopes again.
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