​​Central

State authorities are responsible for:

• Framework for tourism policy;
• Tourism statistics;
• Some legislation;
• Tourism service point;
• Conclusion of international agreements in tourism;
• Financial support to tourism;
• General coordinating role.

Responsible ministries/bodies

Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Regions and Tourism​ 

Regional

Regional authorities are responsible for:

• Main level responsible for the legislative framework on tourism;
• Tourism taxation;
• Financial support to tourism
• Tourism policy;
• Tourism marketing organisations;
• Coordinates municipalities in tourism associations.

Local

Local authorities are responsible for:

• Implement the tourism policies;
• Local tourism initiatives.

Sources:

Constitution

​Tourism in Austria