Hotel statistics, April 2003

The largest foreign market in April 2003, Sweden, decreased by 32 per cent. Denmark decreased by 6 per cent, while the number of guest nights from the UK and Germany decreased by 4 and 21 per cent respectively.

Increased number of holiday motivated guest nights

The number of guest nights on holiday and recreational purposes increased by 32 per cent, while the guest nights on occupation and course and conference purposes decreased by 27 per cent.

Occupancy rates

Compared with April 2002, the occupancy rates both for beds and rooms decreased.

Fewer guest nights so far this year

The number of guest nights both by Norwegians and foreigners decreased.

Increased room prices

The average room rate in April was NOK 717, compared with NOK 714 in April last year. The lodging revenue decreased from NOK 543 million in April 2002 to NOK 464 million in April 2003.

Tables:

• Table 1 Hotels and similar establishments. Number of open establishments, beds and rooms, by county. April. 2002 and 2003
• Table 2 Hotels and similar establishments. Guest nights, by nationality of the guests. January-April and April. 2002 and 2003
• Table 3 Hotels and similar establishments. Guest nights and utilisation of capacity, by county. April. 2002 and 2003
• Table 4 Hotels and similar establishments. Guest nights and utilisation of capacity, by county. January-April. 2002 and 2003
• Table 5 Hotels and similar establishments. Sales and price per room, by county. January-April and April 2003
• Table 6 Hotels and similar establishments. Guest nights, by county and purpose. April. 2002 and 2003
• Table 7 Hotels and similar establishments. Guest nights, by county and purpose. January-April. 2002 and 2003