Hotel statistics, July 2003

Except for the Netherlands, all the largest foreign markets in July 2003 decreased. The number of Dutch guest nights increased by 10 per cent, while the largest foreign market, Germany, decreased by 4 per cent.

Decreased number of recreational motivated guest nights

The number of guest nights on holiday and recreational purposes decreased by 7 per cent compared with July last year.

Occupancy rates

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

Increased room prices and decreased lodging revenue

The average room rate in July was NOK 637 compared with NOK 617 in July last year. The lodging revenue decreased from NOK 743 million in July 2002 to NOK 709 million in July 2003.

Tables:

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