About Vienna

The tradition of Vienna as a major conference site dates back to the year 1815, when the city hosted the peace talks following the Napoleonic Wars ("Congress of Vienna"). Since then, Vienna has established itself as a prime international conference location, providing all the infrastructure and professionalism required for a convention. Vienna is clean, green, safe, and offers great public transport facilities. Delegates will feel at ease when discovering the many facets of this metropolis. There are no restrictions whatsoever for citizens of any country of the world to enter Austria.

The Austrian economy is very dependable, the currency is Euro (Austria is part of the European Currency Unit).

Since January 1st, 1995 Austria is a full member of the European Union.

Vienna has always been a gateway to the East. Numerous international enterprises have located their headquarters in Vienna to reach the Eastern European market. More than 15,000 Austrian joint ventures with Eastern European firms make sure that this competence is secured.

In Vienna, tradition is not only on exhibit in museums but is a pulsing part of every-day life. Delegates as well as accompanying persons but will have a hard time choosing from the great variety of tours and activities that are offered.