The fastest growth rate in the number of overnight stays in hotels and tourist accommodation units was recorded in 2016 by Bulgaria – 17.9%, Slovakia – 16%, Poland – 11.8%, Cyprus – 10.9% and Romania – 8.5%, the only significant decreases being in France (minus 4.6%) and Great Britain (minus 4.5%), according to data presented by the Statistical Office of the European Union, Eurostat.
At the European Union level, in 2016, a 2% increase in the number of overnight stays in hotels and tourist accommodation units was recorded, at the record level of 2.8 billion.
Source: Economica
Frequently Asked Questions
Which EU countries had the highest growth in overnight stays in 2016?
Bulgaria led with 17.9%, followed by Slovakia (16%), Poland (11.8%), Cyprus (10.9%), and Romania (8.5%).
Which countries saw a decline in tourist overnight stays?
France and the United Kingdom experienced significant decreases of 4.6% and 4.5%, respectively.
What was the overall trend for overnight stays in the EU in 2016?
The EU saw a 2% increase, reaching a record total of 2.8 billion overnight stays.