Tourism activity
External markets assume greater importance in tourism accommodation activity
- October 2013
13 December 2013
Summary
In October 2013, tourism accommodation establishments accounted for 3.7 million overnight stays, corresponding to a 6.3% increase in year-on-year terms (+5.1% in September). The positive contribution of non residents (+8.6%) was even higher when compared with the previous month (+7.7%), leading to a weight of 77.3% for the external markets. Overnight stays by residents decreased by 0.9% (-1.2% in September).
Results from Revenue were also positive (+7.8% in total revenue and +6.8% in revenue from accommodation), even more so in comparison with the previous month (+4.3% and +3.5%, respectively).