Hotel statistics, May 2003

The two largest foreign markets in May 2003, United Kingdom and Germany, increased by 12 and 2 per cent respectively. Sweden, USA and Denmark all decreased.

Increased number of occupational motivated guest nights

The number of guest nights on occupation and course and conference purposes increased by 21 and 10 per cent respectively, and the number of guest nights on holiday and recreational purposes increased by 2 per cent.

Occupancy rates

Compared with May 2002, the occupancy rates both for beds and rooms increased.

Fewer guest nights so far this year

In spite of increased number of guest nights in May this year, the number of guest nights so far this year has decreased.

Decreased room prices and increased lodging revenue

The average room rate in May was NOK 719 compared with NOK 720 in May last year. The lodging revenue increased from NOK 504 million in May 2002 to NOK 556 million in May 2003.

Tables:

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