Accommodation Occupancy Survey

Fáilte Ireland Accommodation Occupancy Statistics January to September 2011

Fáilte Ireland’s surveys of accommodation sectors in Ireland record improved occupancy rates over the January to September period compared to 2010. It should be borne in mind that the volcanic ash phenomenon in mid-April 2010 caused a significant downturn in demand during that period. Accommodation performance should be viewed in comparison to 2009 as well as 2010 in order to get a better perspective on accommodation performance.
 

According to preliminary results from the Hotel Survey, room occupancy rates improved compared to 2009 and 2010.  While there was no change in room capacity between 2010 and 2011, demand for hotel rooms rose by 5% over the same period.  It appears that large, higher grade hotels based in cities are benefitting most from the increased demand.

Room occupancy in guesthouses increased by four percentage points compared to 2010 – a result of falling capacity (-4%) and growing demand (+5%).  However, compared to the same period in 2009, demand has fallen by 11%.

Room occupancy in Bed and Breakfasts appears to have recovered from the decline suffered in 2010.  However, the recovery is actually a result of a 12% drop in capacity and no change in demand compared to last year.

While demand for hostel accommodation is up 10% on January-September 2010, it is still below 2009 levels.  Little change in bed capacity in the sector has led to better bed occupancy rates between 2010 and 2011.
 
Unit occupancy in self-catering group schemes appears to be slightly ahead of that recorded in 2009 and 2010.  However, Self-catering Group Scheme properties recorded declines in demand, down 5% on 2010 and by 13% on 2009.  The number of units available are also in decline and this has offset the declines in demand (-10% in 2010 and -19% on 2009).

24th November  2011
 

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