Although many people are against them, red-light districts help tourism and bring in foreign money, improving the economy and giving people something to talk about. It is, then, no wonder that Austrian tourism has flourished in the past few decades. The red light district is known to have many brothels inside of one small area, and prostitution in Vienna generates a significant amount of income.
Red-light districts exist only in places where prostitution is regulated by law. Otherwise, it would be only an area that attracts police to catch those participating in illegal activities. The sex industry generates up to 1 billion euros per year, according to some estimates. A portion of those revenues goes directly into state budgets as income taxes or sales taxes, while other portions end up providing employment for locals such as waiters at sex clubs.
In addition, local businesses benefit from increased foot traffic and tourism resulting from their proximity to sex establishments.
Tax revenue can support public works projects or government services. All things considered, many would argue that having a red-light district on your main drag has its perks. Prostitution is legal in Austria, but only under certain conditions. Although prostitution in Vienna is regulated by law, sex workers are often seen as dirty or less than. By being able to operate openly in a red-light district, sex workers can earn more respect from society.
It makes it easier for them to make claims against people who abuse or mistreat them. Plus, for those who engage in BDSM practices, establishments in the red-light district may offer services like chastity cages , ensuring safety and consent within their encounters.
