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Record Number of Hotel Stays in Norway
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The latest data from Statistics Norway reveals significant growth in overnight stays across the country. Recent figures from the Benchmarking Alliance indicate that numerous Norwegian cities have experienced an increase in hotel occupancy this summer. Notably, Bergen has recorded the highest room occupancy in August, according to preliminary figures published by Wiederstrøm Hotel Consulting.
Outstanding Summer for Norwegian Hotels
According to Kristin Krohn Devold, managing director of NHO Reiseliv, “Collectively, these figures paint a picture of a very good summer for Norwegian hotels.” The Statistics Norway data showcases growth across almost all counties in Norway, with a remarkable surge in the northern regions.
Accommodation Record in the North
The north has experienced its best July ever, achieving a 10 percent increase in total traffic compared to July 2023. Hans Christian Kaurin Hansson, NHO’s regional director in Nordland, remarked, ”As August also seems to have been a good month, the summer of 2024 will end up with a record number of overnight stays.” Hotels in Northern Norway reported a 13 percent increase in total traffic compared to last year, with Nordland alone seeing a 20 percent rise in overnight stays.
Promising Autumn Ahead
The outlook for autumn is equally encouraging for Norwegian hotels. Recent surveys by NHO Reiseliv indicate that seven out of ten member companies report better or unchanged booking levels for the fall compared to last year. Particularly in Nordland and Troms, nine out of ten companies share this optimistic perspective.
Devold emphasized the importance of spreading tourism throughout the year and across various regions: ”In order for growth in Norwegian tourism to be sustainable, it is important that we spread the visit, both to more places and throughout the year.” The continuation of this positive visitor trend into autumn remains to be seen.
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Record Number of Hotel Stays in Norway
The latest data shows an increase in hotel stays across Norway.
| Year | Number of Stays |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 12,000,000 |
| 2020 | 7,000,000 |
| 2021 | 9,500,000 |
| 2022 | 15,000,000 |
| 2023 | 17,000,000 |
For detailed insights and trends, please refer to the latest tourism reports.
