Hotel statistics, September 2003

Except for Germany, all the larger foreign markets in September 2003 decreased. The number of guest night from the largest foreign market - the United Kingdom - decreased by 5 per cent, while the second largest foreign market, Sweden, declined by 5 per cent.

Nordic neighbours

Our Nordic neighbours failed to come this month too. Denmark decreased the most by 3,000 guest nights or 14 per cent and Sweden declined by 5 per cent. Finland and Iceland decreased by 15 and 20 per cent respectively.

Occupancy rates

Compared with September 2002, the occupancy rates for beds were unchanged while occupancy rates for rooms decreased by 0,1 percentage point.

Decreased room prices and lodging revenue

The average room rate in September was NOK 703 compared with NOK 705 in September last year. The lodging revenue decreased from NOK 663 million in September 2002 to NOK 657 million in September 2003.

Decrease so far this year

After the first 9 month this year, business has decreased by 4 per cent. The domestic market has decreased by 2 per cent, while the foreign market decreased by 8 per cent.

Tables:

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