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Bed capacity and demand in EU tourist destinations

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21 August 2024

Bed capacity and demand in EU tourist destinations

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Tourism indicators reveal that in 2022, EU tourism occupancy rates varied widely, with Cyprus leading and Luxembourg lagging, and most countries not reaching pre-pandemic levels.

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Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Ireland

Italy

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Netherlands

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Organisation Type

Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer Organisations

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU Institutions

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local Authorities

Media / Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Trade Unions

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Coordinated information on travelling

    • Improving statistics and indicators

    • Innovative tourism services

  • Business activities

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Other accommodation

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In 2022, the EU Tourism Dashboard reported varying occupancy rates across EU destinations. The highest rates were observed in Cyprus (66.4%), Spain (58.5%), Croatia (55.4%), and Malta (54.4%). Conversely, Luxembourg (27.3%), Slovakia (30.4%), Czechia (33.0%), and Ireland (33.5%) had the lowest indicators. Interestingly, most EU countries did not reach pre-pandemic levels in 2022. In 2019, the correlation of values ranged from 30.9% in Luxembourg to 71.8% in Cyprus, with most countries having an occupancy rate over 50%. However, by 2022, this correlation shifted. Luxembourg’s rate dropped to 27.3%, while Cyprus remained high at 66.4%. Most countries now had an occupancy rate below 50%, signaling overcapacity and potential for growth to attract more demand.

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