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Number of visitors in Latvian hotels decreased by 31% in Q3

Edīte Miezīte, Statistics Latvia, 24.11.2009.Print version
In comparison with the 3rd quarter of 2008, number of visitors in hotels and other collective accommodation establishments¹ in the 3rd quarter of 2009 decreased by 31% and comprised 411.1 thsd people, according to Central Statistical Bureau. Of all visitors 30% were Latvian residents and 70% – foreign visitors. The number of foreign visitors has reduced by 24%. The number of visitors from Great Britain and Lithuania has decreased the most – by 41.5% and 39.7%, respectively.

The highest share of the foreign tourists stayed in Riga – 71% and Jurmala – 11%. In its turn, the highest share of the Latvian residents stayed in Riga – 25%, Ventspils – 11%, Liepaja – 10% and Jurmala – 7%.

 

At the end of the 3rd quarter 14.7 thsd rooms were available in accommodation establishments, which is more by 8% than in the 3rd quarter of 2008, and 32.8 thsd beds were available which is more by 8% than in the same period of previous year.

 

Compared to the same period of 2008, in the 3rd quarter of 2009 hotel room and bed occupancy rate² in Latvia and Riga has decreased.


Hotel use indicators (in %)

 

2008

2009

July

August

September

July

August

September

Bed occupancy rate (%)

Latvia

59.4

50.7

37.9

39.1

37.2

29.7

Riga

70.7

59.2

48.6

49.3

46.8

41.2

Room occupancy rate (%)

Latvia

69.9

58.6

46.4

39.6

39.6

33.6

Riga

83.9

68.9

59.4

46.8

47.4

44.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign visitors in hotels and other accommodation

establishments in breakdown by countries





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