Hotel statistics, June 2003

The two largest foreign markets in June 2003 Germany and France, decreased by 1 and 7 per cent respectively. Only the Dutch market had an increase, by 3 per cent.

Decreased number of recreational motivated guest nights

The number of guest nights on holiday and recreational purposes decreased by 78 000 guest nights compared with June last year.

Occupancy rates

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

Increased room prices and decreased lodging revenue

The average room rate in June was NOK 703 compared with NOK 692 in June last year. The lodging revenue decreased from NOK 786 million in June 2002 to NOK 756 million in June 2003.

Tables:

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