The tourism sector constitutes a core industry of the Austrian economy. Austria’s trade surplus for tourism services climbed to a high of EUR 8.8 billion in 2016. Germans continue to be the most important group of foreign tourists; yet, their importance is decreasing while positive trends are observable for tourists from countries in Central, East and Southeast Europe (CESEE), in particular from Austria’s immediate neighbours.
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