Osterreichische Hoteliervereinigung

What Osterreichische Hoteliervereinigung does

Österreichische Hotelvereinigung (ÖHV), founded in 1953 and headquartered in Vienna (Hofburg, Michaelertrakt 1/6a), is the voluntary, non-partisan industry association representing Austria's leading hotels. It serves a distributed base of 1,700+ member hotels across all nine Austrian federal states (Burgenland, Kärnten, Niederösterreich, Oberösterreich, Salzburg, Steiermark, Tirol, Vorarlberg, Wien) and operates regional contacts in each state. Its core products are lobbying and collective-bargaining representation (including negotiation of the Kollektivvertrag for hotel and gastronomy workers), the ISO 9001-certified ÖHV-Campus training platform drawing ~1,100 participants per year across webinars, seminars, and multi-day Lehrgänge, the annual Hotelkongress flagship event held at venues such as the Festspielhaus Bregenz, regional ÖHV-Foren and ÖHV-Branchen.Treffs, the Hotelverzeichnis member directory, research studies (e.g., Marktreport Serviced Apartments, Lehrlingsumfrage), the 'Lobby' member magazine, and a partner marketplace (ÖHV-Marktplatz) hosting 100+ vetted B2B suppliers.

The association is organised under Austrian law as a Verein (non-profit association), governed by a Präsidium led by President Walter Veit, Vice Presidents Klaus M. Hofmann, Alexander Ipp, and Sophie Schick, with Finanzreferent Manfred Furtner. Day-to-day operations are run by General Secretary Dr. Markus Gratzer, who also serves as Managing Director of the wholly-owned subsidiary ÖHV Touristik Service GmbH (founded 8 January 1998), which ring-fences commercial activities (marketing, education, networking). Technology stack is conventional association/website infrastructure: TYPO3 CMS, Microsoft Dynamics CRM for member data and newsletters, Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity for web analytics, Cookiebot for GDPR consent, and GoDaddy Germany hosting — no proprietary AI/ML systems or public APIs are operated. Revenue is generated via four streams: recurring annual membership fees (with a publicly promoted 50% discount for 2026), paid training programmes through ÖHV-Campus, event participation fees (e.g., Hotelkongress 2027 priced at €1,080 for members / €2,580 for non-members; regional forums free for members), and sponsorships from partners and exhibitors. The go-to-market is sales-led and field-driven via regional representatives and event-based engagement; channels include the oehv.at hub, email newsletter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and on-site events. Pricing excludes 20% Austrian VAT.

Name

Osterreichische Hoteliervereinigung

Legal name

Österreichische Hotelvereinigung

Website

https://oehv.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ÖHV is the Austrian non-profit hotel industry association (Verein) representing 1,700+ member hotels nationwide through lobbying, collective-bargaining representation, ISO-certified ÖHV-Campus training, the annual Hotelkongress, regional forums, and a partner marketplace.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for hotel operators providing access to lobbying services, legal information, training programs, and member benefits. The website advertises 50% discount on membership fees for 2026.
2. Training and Education Programs: Revenue from ÖHV-Campus training programs including webinars, seminars, workshops, and multi-day courses covering hotel management topics such as F&B cost management, revenue management, human resources, digitalization, and leadership.
3. Event Participation Fees: Revenue from industry events including Hotelkongress (annual hotel congress), regional forums (ÖHV-Foren), and branch treffs with varying participation fees for members vs non-members.
4. Sponsorships: Sponsorship revenue from partners and exhibitors at major events such as the Hotelkongress and regional forums.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ÖHV is a non-profit membership association that provides Austrian hotel owners and operators with industry advocacy, lobbying, continuing education, networking events, and access to a partner marketplace. It operates the ISO-certified ÖHV-Campus training platform, the annual Hotelkongress flagship event, regional forums and branch meetings, and a digital marketplace connecting members with vetted hospitality service providers.

Product overview

Österreichische Hoteliervereinigung (ÖHV) is a professional association representing Austria's leading hotel industry, operating as a unified service platform combining lobbying and advocacy, ISO-certified professional education (ÖHV-Campus), industry events, research and benchmarking, member communications, and a partner marketplace. The organization serves over 1,700 member hotels through a comprehensive portfolio that includes the ÖHV-Campus training platform with webinars and certificate programs, the annual Hotelkongress flagship conference, regional ÖHV-Forums and ÖHV-Branchen.Treffs networking events, lobbying services and collective agreement administration, industry research and member surveys, the ÖHV-Newsletter and Lobby magazine publications, the Hotelverzeichnis member directory, and the ÖHV-Marktplatz connecting members with industry partners. The association has been operating for 73 years and reaches approximately 1,100 participants annually through its campus programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ÖHV-Campus: The training and continuing education division of ÖHV offering webinars, seminars, and certification programs for hotel professionals.
• ÖHV-Young Talents
• ÖHV-Friends
• Hotelkongress

Products and services

• ÖHV-Campus ISO-certified continuing education platform offering webinars, seminars, certificate programs, and multi-day courses for hotel professionals. Covers topics including revenue management, F&B cost management, human resources, digital skills, leadership, and hotel operations. Offers both in-person and online formats with subscription models.
• ÖHV-Marktplatz (Marketplace) Digital marketplace connecting ÖHV member hotels with vetted industry partners and service providers offering solutions for payments, hotel software, hygiene, revenue management, and operations.
• Hotelkongress Annual flagship conference bringing together Austrian hotel industry professionals for keynotes, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and evening gala events. Held at prestigious venues including Festspielhaus Bregenz.
• ÖHV-Foren Regional forum events focusing on specific industry topics such as labor market challenges and longevity trends, held across Austrian states.
• ÖHV-Branchen.Treffs Regional networking events held across Austrian states featuring expert presentations on topics like digital sales, AI in hotel marketing, and social media strategies for hotels.
• Lobbying & Public Affairs Advocacy services representing Austrian hotel industry interests to government and policymakers, including position papers, policy recommendations, and public affairs activities on topics including labor law, taxation, and tourism policy.
• Kollektivvertrag (Collective Agreement) Service Collective bargaining agreement information service providing wage tables, employment conditions, and negotiation updates for the hospitality and hotel industry in Austria.
• Studien & Kennzahlen (Studies & Metrics) Research and benchmarking services including member surveys on topics like apprenticeship satisfaction, labor market conditions, and industry statistics for Austrian hotels.
• Hotelverzeichnis (Hotel Directory) Online directory of ÖHV member hotels in Austria, searchable by region, allowing users to find and contact member properties.
• ÖHV-Young Talents Initiative promoting the hotel industry to young professionals, featuring the Trainee program celebrating 15 years with 250 success stories from Tourism Schools Semmering, and video competitions.
• Leitfäden (Guidelines) Practical guides and resources covering topics such as ESG (sustainability reporting), cybersecurity for hotels, labor management, and operational best practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,700+ member hotels representing significant portion of Austrian hospitality sector
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• American ExpressminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor of ÖHV-Forum Wien 2026. American Express provides payment services and marketing partnership for the Austrian hotel industry event.
• Casablanca Hotels SoftwareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor of ÖHV-Forum Wien 2026. Provider of hotel management software solutions.
• HOLLU System Hygiene GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor of ÖHV-Forum Wien 2026 and exhibitor at regional events. Provider of professional hygiene and cleaning systems for the hospitality industry.
• RoomPriceGenieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor of ÖHV-Forum Wien 2026. Revenue management and pricing optimization solution provider.
• Great Place to WorkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibitor at ÖHV-Forum Wien 2026. Organization specializing in workplace culture assessment and certification.
• Michaeler & PartnercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developer of the Serviced Apartments Market Report (Marktreport Serviced Apartments), published annually in cooperation with Apartmentservice. Provides market intelligence for the Austrian hospitality sector.
• Business Upper AustriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development agency co-organizing site visits for ÖHV-Branchen.Treff Oberösterreich, including tour of Familux Resort Dachsteinkönig.
• Europäische ReiseversicherungminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibitor at ÖHV-Forum Wien 2026. Travel insurance provider offering cancellation insurance for ÖHV training events.
• SEC ConsultminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCybersecurity consulting firm providing expert trainers for ÖHV webinars on hotel cybersecurity awareness.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• hotelleriesuisse: Switzerland's leading hotel trade association, providing advocacy, training (Swiss Hotel School connections), and member services to Swiss hotels. Directly comparable in mission and structure to ÖHV, with the same DACH-language and Alpine tourism context, but operating in Switzerland rather than Austria.
• DEHOGA Bundesverband: Germany's principal trade association for hotels and restaurants, delivering lobbying, training, and member benefits at substantially larger scale. Comparable as the German-speaking counterpart to ÖHV in terms of mission, member-funded model, and political advocacy.
• American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA): The primary US hotel industry trade association, providing advocacy, training, and member services to American lodging businesses. Comparable in role as a national industry advocacy body, but scaled to the much larger US lodging market.
• UKHospitality: UK trade body representing hotels, restaurants, pubs, and related businesses, delivering lobbying, training, and events. Comparable to ÖHV in mission and non-profit member-funded model, but operating in the UK regulatory and tourism context.
• FederAlberghi: Italy's national hotel industry trade association, providing representation, training, and member services to Italian hospitality businesses. Comparable as a neighboring European national hotel association, though operating in a different linguistic and tourism market.

Broad incumbents

• HOTREC: European umbrella federation for hotels, restaurants, pubs and cafés based in Brussels, of which national associations including ÖHV-aligned bodies are members. Comparable as a higher-level federation focused on EU-level advocacy and policy.

Others

• Hotelstars Union: Pan-European hotel classification system co-developed by national hotel associations including DEHOGA and hotelleriesuisse. Adjacent to ÖHV because it complements the advocacy and standards work of national hotel associations through a common star-rating framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@hotelvereinigung
• Facebookfacebook.com/Hoteliervereinigung
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oesterreichische-hotelvereinigung
• Instagraminstagram.com/oehv.hotelvereinigung
• Xx.com/OEHV

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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