Belgium in the tourism year 2023/24
Belgium is an important source market for Tirol. 56% of all Belgian overnight stays in Austria are spent in Tirol. In the Tyrolean guest mix, Belgium ranks 5th in summer (2.7%) and 6th in winter (approx. 4%).
The winter season clearly dominates the Belgian market, accounting for 62% of overnight stays. GDP per capita amounted to € 51,810 in 2024, with a population of 11.8 million.
In winter 2023/24, 191,932 arrivals (+4.0 %) and 1,025,393 overnight stays (+2.6 %) were achieved.
In summer 2024, Belgium achieved 123,077 arrivals (+1.3 %) and 621,538 overnight stays (+0.9 %).
In the entire tourism year 2023/24, 315,009 arrivals (+2.9 %) and 1,646,931 overnight stays (+2.0 %) were recorded. The length of stay was 5.3 days in winter and 5.0 days in summer.
Seasons in comparison
| Season | Arrivals 22/23 | Arrivals 23/24 | Overnight stays 22/23 | Overnight stays 23/24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | 184.474 | 191.932 | 999.255 | 1.025.393 |
| Summer | 121.548 | 123.077 | 616.144 | 621.538 |
Accommodation categories
| Category | Percentage | Change in |
|---|---|---|
| 4/5-star hotels | 40,1 % | -2,9 % |
| Vacation apartments | 15,6 % | -3,8 % |
| 3-star hotels | 29,2 % | +7,6 % |
| Private accommodation | 2,4 % | -8,4 % |
| 2/1-star hotels | 7,2 % | -6,2 % |
| Other accommodation | 5,5 % | +0,8 % |
Top 5 winter regions 2023/24
Ötztal Tourism | 15.5 %
Paznaun-Ischgl | 15.3 %
Mayrhofen - Hippach | 8.1 %
Fügen-Kaltenbach / Zillertal | 6.2 %
Lechtal | 6.1 %
Top 5 summer regions 2024
Ötztal Tourism | 10.0 %
Lechtal | 9.2 %
Tiroler Zugspitz Arena | 7.3 %
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis | 6.5 %
Paznaun-Ischgl | 5.7 %