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Figures & finance

Understand performance indicators, plan cash flow and check regional taxes at the source.

Focused on Austria, with additional resources for Germany and Switzerland. Country labels refer to the source’s scope, not its language.

Our explanations are in English. The linked original resources are in German; some providers also offer other languages.

Relevant sources and practical resources

Links open the original provider in a new tab. Reading is often free; software, licences, advice or individual downloads may require registration, membership or payment.

WKOATMetrics & benchmarksSource: German

Hotel fitness check: compare performance indicators

WKO’s introduction to hotel performance checks and industry benchmarks.

How it helps your property

Compare compatible property types, periods and cost definitions only. Check the edition and data year of the benchmark.

Access: Public information; check the provider’s conditions and downloads

Source reviewed: . Not legal advice. Check the current version with the provider.

WKO: open original (German) (new tab) (opens a new window)
aws / WKOATPlanning softwareSource: German

Cash flow planning with Plan4You

Financial planning software from aws and WKO for cash flow and financing needs.

How it helps your property

Prepare seasonal patterns, payment dates and investments. Regularly compare forecasts with actual figures.

Access: Free software; registration with the provider required

Source reviewed: . Not legal advice. Check the current version with the provider.

aws / WKO: open original (German) (new tab) (opens a new window)
WKOATGuideSource: German

Review cash flow and plan scenarios

WKO guidance linking to planning resources and scenarios.

How it helps your property

Organise receipts and payments by due date. A booked room night is not yet money in your bank account.

Access: Public information; check the provider’s conditions and downloads

Source reviewed: . Not legal advice. Check the current version with the provider.

WKO: open original (German) (new tab) (opens a new window)
WKOATDatabaseSource: German

Find funding for your business

A funding database searchable by federal state and project.

How it helps your property

Have the project goal, location and planned start date ready. Check eligibility before making binding commitments.

Access: Public information; check the provider’s conditions and downloads

Source reviewed: . Not legal advice. Check the current version with the provider.

WKO: open original (German) (new tab) (opens a new window)
WKOATGuideSource: German

VAT: accommodation and additional services

WKO’s overview of reduced VAT rates includes accommodation.

How it helps your property

Review rooms, breakfast, extras and packages with your tax adviser. One flat rate does not necessarily apply to every package.

Access: Public information; check the provider’s conditions and downloads

Source reviewed: . Not legal advice. Check the current version with the provider.

WKO: open original (German) (new tab) (opens a new window)
WKOATContract checklistSource: German

Cancellation charges: check the agreement first

A checklist covering hotel contracts and agreed terms.

How it helps your property

Check the booking, cancellation terms and any resale first. A calculator cannot establish an enforceable claim from these alone.

Access: Public information; check the provider’s conditions and downloads

Source reviewed: . Not legal advice. Check the current version with the provider.

WKO: open original (German) (new tab) (opens a new window)
WKOATRegional calculatorSource: German

Vienna tourist tax: explanation and calculator

WKO guidance linking to the City of Vienna’s tourist tax calculator.

How it helps your property

Use for Vienna only. Check stay dates, breakfast and the assessment basis against the current source.

Access: Public information; check the provider’s conditions and downloads

Source reviewed: . Not legal advice. Check the current version with the provider.

WKO: open original (German) (new tab) (opens a new window)
RISATRegional legislationSource: German

Carinthia: tourist tax legislation

Consolidated provincial legislation for Carinthia.

How it helps your property

Ask the municipality about its specific tariff and any additional levies.

Access: Public information; check the provider’s conditions and downloads

Source reviewed: . Not legal advice. Check the current version with the provider.

RIS: open original (German) (new tab) (opens a new window)
RISATRegional legislationSource: German

Styria: overnight accommodation tax

Consolidated Styrian overnight accommodation tax legislation.

How it helps your property

Check the applicable version, accommodation type and exemptions before calculating charges.

Access: Public information; check the provider’s conditions and downloads

Source reviewed: . Not legal advice. Check the current version with the provider.

RIS: open original (German) (new tab) (opens a new window)
Stadt SalzburgATRegional formsSource: German

City of Salzburg: overnight accommodation tax

City information and forms for overnight accommodation tax.

How it helps your property

This link applies to the City of Salzburg. For other municipalities, contact the relevant local authority.

Access: Public information; check the provider’s conditions and downloads

Source reviewed: . Not legal advice. Check the current version with the provider.

Stadt Salzburg: open original (German) (new tab) (opens a new window)

Tourist tax: always check the location

The regional sources currently cover Vienna, Carinthia, Styria and the City of Salzburg. This is not a complete list of all Austrian states. Check the actual tariff, exemptions and reporting process with the responsible municipality. Use the relevant local authority for Germany and Switzerland too.

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This collection is editorial guidance from my-bookings, not legal advice or confirmation that your property meets every requirement. The source, country, current version and your specific circumstances matter. External resources are neither embedded nor presented as our own templates. Selection and source review: 8 November 2026.

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