ORF, the Austrian national broadcaster, have confirmed how much Vienna will be spending on the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.

ORF has confirmed that Vienna will allocate up to €22.6 million for the organisation of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Michael Ludwig, Mayor of Vienna, had the following to say:

“We have closely analysed the economic impact of the 2015 event. At that time, the investment was around €17 million, but the resulting added value amounted to approximately €28 million. I expect a similar outcome for next year.

Vienna is an attractive destination for night trains and flights, accessible from 65 countries via direct connections. We also have 433 hotels in the city, offering a total of 82,000 beds across all categories.

Fans will have plenty of opportunities to follow the contest. Rathausplatz was highly successful in 2015; its central location allows visitors to enjoy many additional city attractions. It will definitely be one of the main locations for public viewing.”

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovoix