Trips of EU residents - annual data (tour_dem)

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Compiling agency: Statistics Denmark


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Reference metadata
1. Contact
2. Metadata update
3. Statistical presentation
4. Unit of measure
5. Reference Period
6. Institutional Mandate
7. Confidentiality
8. Release policy
9. Frequency of dissemination
10. Accessibility and clarity
11. Quality management
12. Relevance
13. Accuracy
14. Timeliness and punctuality
15. Coherence and comparability
16. Cost and Burden
17. Data revision
18. Statistical processing
19. Comment
Related Metadata
Annexes (including footnotes)
 



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1. Contact Top
1.1. Contact organisation

Statistics Denmark
1.2. Contact organisation unit

Business Statistics
1.5. Contact mail address

Statistics Denmark, Sejrøgade 11, 2100 København Ø, Denmark


2. Metadata update Top
2.1. Metadata last certified 24/01/2018
2.2. Metadata last posted 24/01/2018
2.3. Metadata last update 31/01/2020


3. Statistical presentation Top
3.1. Data description

The purpose of this statistic is to describe the Danish travel patterns abroad and in Denmark. The main variables are:

  • Use of transportation
  • Use of accommodation
  • Duration of stay
  • Destination
  • Purpose of the trip
  • Number of trips and participants divided into age groups and gender
  • Expenditure
  • Size of the travel party
  • Same-day visits
3.2. Classification system

Not applicable.
3.3. Coverage - sector

National tourism: domestic tourism and outbound tourism (trips and same-day visits made by residents of the reporting country).
3.4. Statistical concepts and definitions
3.4.1 Statistical concepts and definitions

See Regulation 692/2011 and Methodological Manual for Tourism Statistics
3.4.2 Additional comments 
3.5. Statistical unit
3.5.1 Statistical unit 

Participation in tourism: the individual.
Tourism trips: the tourism trip with at least one overnight stay made by the individual.
Same-day visits: the SDV made by the individual.
3.5.2 Reporting unit One person in the selected household (within the age scope)
3.5.3 If other or additional comments, please specify
3.6. Statistical population
3.6.1 Statistical population

Participation in tourism: All residents aged 15 or over

Tourism trips: All tourism trips of at least one overnight stay made outside the usual environment by the residents aged 15 or over

Same-day visits: All domestic and outbound SDV made outside the usual environment by the residents aged 15 or over
3.6.2 Additional comments (e.g. deviating coverage in terms of age groups, multiple surveys with different subpopulation, inclusion of domestic same-day visits in years where this is not compulsory)

Participation in tourism: Individuals aged 15+ residing in Denmark. Some residents are covered by a Research Protection and therefore not possible to reach in this kind of survey.
3.7. Reference area

Denmark
3.8. Coverage - Time

Coverage - Time [data comparable since (YYYY)]

3.8.1 Participation in tourism (Year)

2013
3.8.2 Tourism trips (Year)

1999
3.8.3 Same-day visits (outbound) (Year)

2015
3.8.4 Same-day visits (domestic) (Year)

2018
3.8.5 Additional comments (e.g. longer series for subgroups)
3.9. Base period

Not applicable.


4. Unit of measure Top

Not applicable.


5. Reference Period Top

2016


6. Institutional Mandate Top
6.1. Institutional Mandate - legal acts and other agreements
6.1.1 European level

Regulation 692/2011

Regulation 1051/2011
6.1.2 National level
6.2. Institutional Mandate - data sharing

Not applicable.


7. Confidentiality Top
7.1. Confidentiality - policy

Law on Statistics Denmark and The Personal Data Protection Act.

 
7.2. Confidentiality - data treatment

Rules of discretion: All information on the individual and the household are hidden and not accessible for researchers etc.


8. Release policy Top
8.1. Release calendar

[Optional]
8.2. Release calendar access

[Optional]
8.3. Release policy - user access

[Optional]


9. Frequency of dissemination Top

Annual


10. Accessibility and clarity Top
10.1. Dissemination format - News release

We publish an annual short news release  in HTML and Pdf format on our website: https://www.dst.dk/da/Statistik/emner/erhvervslivets-sektorer/turisme/ferie-og-forretningsrejser
10.2. Dissemination format - Publications

Our publication is available in HTML and Pdf format on our website: https://www.dst.dk/da/Statistik/emner/erhvervslivets-sektorer/turisme/ferie-og-forretningsrejser

 
10.3. Dissemination format - online database

Data on the demand side of tourism is available in our online database www.statbank.dk/FF1 and www.statbank.dk/FF2.
10.4. Dissemination format - microdata access

Researchers can gain access to our anonymized data via our Research Option. You need to be acknowledged by Statistics Denmark and sign a contract in order to be able to access this option.
10.5. Dissemination format - other

The survey does not cover additional indicators.

10.6. Documentation on methodology

https://www.dst.dk/da/Statistik/dokumentation/statistikdokumentation/ferie--og-forretningsrejser
10.7. Quality management - documentation

The quality management is described in the documentation which is obtainable here: https://www.dst.dk/da/Statistik/dokumentation/statistikdokumentation/ferie--og-forretningsrejser

 


11. Quality management Top
11.1. Quality assurance

Not applicable.

 
11.2. Quality management - assessment
11.2.1 Main strengths

- The data is comparable from 2010 and onwards
- The data is very sought after by the media, organisations, Balance of Payments etc., and therefore holds a significant relevance in regards the overall developments in Denmark
- The indicators are useful in analysing the developing travel patterns, especially in the different age groups
- The survey has great potential
11.2.2 Main weaknesses

- The survey has undergone a lot of changes the last decade and is therefore not comparable before 2010 and onwards due to changes in the questionnaire, reference period and sample size
- New challenges regarding our conventional data collection method via CATI has over the recent years been challenged due to the shift in telephone habits. Consequently, we have in 2013 made a dual data collection with CATI combined with web survey in order to a get a more diversified and valid sample
- There has been a change in our grossing-up procedures, and this has forced an overall change in our production system
11.2.3 Quality improvements compared with previous reference year

N/A


12. Relevance Top
12.1. Relevance - User Needs
12.1.1 European level

See: Regulation 692/2011
12.1.2 Main users on a national level

Users such as students, tourism organisations and journalists have asked for a more detailed publication, and we still need to publish all the tables from our paper publication on to our StatBank and website. Furthermore, the users have asked for more absolute numbers instead of percentages, but due to the current data deficiencies we have chosen to publish the majority of the tables as percentages.
12.2. Relevance - User Satisfaction

[Optional]
12.3. Completeness
12.3.1 Completeness

Compliant with the requirements of Regulation on tourism statistics 692/2011 as well as recommendations laid down in the Methodological Manual for tourism statistics.
12.3.2 If not, please specify why and list deviations from Reg.


13. Accuracy Top
13.1. Accuracy - overall

The survey is reliable and valid when using the accumulated values. However, the strength of the survey is rather volatile when broken down into categories such as destinations. As a consequence we only publish the percentages in such categories and leave out the absolute numbers. The sample size has been improved since we implemented the use of web survey alongside our traditional CATI, but the survey suffers from a sample size that is almost too small. The survey is accurate when dealing with stratification and grossing-up - the main issue is the sample size which we are adjusting.
13.2. Sampling error

13.2.1 Sampling errors - indicators

Information on Sampling errors may also be provided in the attached file.  Estimated value Coefficient of variation
13.2.1.1 Participation in tourism: number of residents, aged 15 or over, having made at least 1 trip of at least 1 overnight stay (all age groups)

3,349,876

Not available.
13.2.1.2 Age group 65 or over

538,267

Not available.
13.2.1.3 Tourism trips - Total number of trips

Not available.
13.2.1.4 Domestic trips

21.4 mio.

Not available.
13.2.1.5 Outbound trips

7.8 mio.

Not available.
13.2.1.6 Private/Personal trips

26.5 mio.

Not available.
13.2.1.7 Professional/business trips

2.7 mio.

Not available.
13.2.1.8 Domestic trips spent at rented accommodation

4.437 mio.

Not available.
13.2.1.9 Domestic trips spent at non-rented accommodation

16.963 mio.

Not available.
13.2.1.10 Tourism trips - Total expenditure

29095379568 DKK

Not available.
13.2.1.11 Expenditure on accommodation

Not available

Not available.


13.2.2 Additional comments on sampling error


Annexes:
13.2 Sampling error
13.3. Non-sampling error

13.3.1 Coverage errors

13.3.1.1 Over-coverage

Not available
13.3.1.2 Under-coverage

To be added


13.3.2 Unit non-response for TRIPS dataset

  Unit non-response
13.3.2.1 Number of ineligible units/ elements

To be added
13.3.2.2 Number of eligible units/elements

To be added
13.3.2.3 Number of non-contacts

To be added
13.3.2.4 Number of refusals

To be added
13.3.2.5 Number of rejected questionnaires

To be added
13.3.2.6 Number of other types of non-response

To be added
13.3.2.7 Total non-response (= sum of 13.3.2.3 to 13.3.2.6)

To be added


13.3.3 Unit non-response rate

13.3.3.1 Unit non-response rate for TRIPS dataset (= 13.3.2.7 divided by 13.3.2.2)

To be added
13.3.3.2 Unit non-response rate for PARTIC dataset

To be added
13.3.3.3 Unit non-response rate for SDVOUT dataset

To be added
13.3.3.4 Methods used for dealing with/minimising unit non-response

Use of initial validation when interviewíng the respondents, nudging and validation tools in the web survey as well as contacting the respondents by e-mail or telephone.


13.3.4 Item non-response

13.3.4.1 Item non-response

To be added
13.3.4.2 Methods used for dealing with/minimising item non-response

Use of initial validation when interviewíng the respondents, nudging and validation tools in the web survey as well as contacting the respondents by e-mail or telephone.


13.3.5 Additional comments on non-sampling error (in case of second survey please briefly describe 13.3.1-13.3.4 here)


14. Timeliness and punctuality Top
14.1. Timeliness

Timeliness [first results available days after the end of the reference year]

14.1.1 Participation in tourism

7 months
14.1.2 Tourism trips

7 months
14.1.3 Same-day visits (outbound)

7 months
14.2. Punctuality

Punctuality [data transmitted to Eurostat days before (-) or after (+) the deadline]

14.2.1 Participation in tourism

After deadline
14.2.2 Tourism trips

After deadline
14.2.3 Same-day visits (outbound)

After deadline


15. Coherence and comparability Top
15.1. Comparability - geographical

 The survey is based on a simple random sampling without stratification, so geographical comparability can be better and optimized by revising the sample design.
15.2. Comparability - over time
15.2.1 Participation in tourism

See 3.8.1

The data is not comparable from 2010 and back in time. The break in 2010 was mainly caused by changes in the questionnaire, reference period and sample size.
15.2.2 Tourism trips

See 3.8.1

The data is not comparable from 2010 and back in time. The break in 2010 was mainly caused by changes in the questionnaire, reference period and sample size.
15.2.3 Same-day visits (outbound)

See 3.8.1

The data is not comparable from 2010 and back in time. The break in 2010 was mainly caused by changes in the questionnaire, reference period and sample size.
15.3. Coherence - cross domain

Data are not yet compared with accommodation statistics. The coherence with flight statistics has been tested and it shows the same pattern.
15.4. Coherence - internal

Not applicable.


16. Cost and Burden Top

Cost and burden are not systematically collected.


17. Data revision Top
17.1. Data revision - policy

The publication is only revised in case of significant error. The data published on Statistics Denmark website can be updated from day-to-day, but is usually only updated when a new year is added.
17.2. Data revision - practice

Annual revisions


18. Statistical processing Top
18.1. Source data

18.1.1. Source data

18.1.1.1 Source data

Sample survey
18.1.1.2 Name of data collection in national language

Ferie- og forretningsrejser
18.1.1.3 Name of data collection in English

Leisure and Business Trips
18.1.1.4 Survey vehicle Stand-alone survey
18.1.1.5 If "Embedded in another survey", please indicate which other survey. In case both options were ticked, please describe here separately the approach for PARTIC, TRIPS, SDVOUT

Stand-alone survey with an ad hoc-module attached concerning Internet Habits.


18.1.2. Population frame

18.1.2.1 Population frame Population register
18.1.2.2 Update of population frame Other frequency
18.1.2.3 If other frequency or additional comments, please specify

Update of population frame: Continuously

Danish residents aged 15 or more. The respondents are sampled from the Central Persons Register (called CPR)
18.1.2.4 Coverage errors of population frame

We have implemented a dual data collection method in 2013 with CATI and web survey. It is presumed that the CATI overestimates the older part of the population whereas the web survey is dominated by a younger part of the population. Hopefully, the two methods can complement each other so we get a more reliable coverage.


18.1.3. Gross sample size (year, individuals)

18.1.3.1 Gross sample size for trips (= 13.3.2.1 + 13.3.2.2)

Approx. 800 individuals are selected every month from a relevant population of approx. 5.3 mio
18.1.3.2 Gross sample size for participation in tourism

Approx. 800 individuals are selected every month from a relevant population of approx. 5.3 mio
18.1.3.3 Gross sample size for (outbound) same-day visits

Approx. 800 individuals are selected every month from a relevant population of approx. 5.3 mio
18.1.3.4 Additional comments


18.1.4. Net sample size (year, individuals)

18.1.4.1 Net sample size for trips (= 13.3.2.2 – 13.3.2.7)

Approx. 500 individuals every month
18.1.4.2 Net sample size for participation in tourism

Approx. 500 individuals every month
18.1.4.3 Net sample size for (outbound) same-day visits

Approx. 500 individuals every month
18.1.4.4 Additional comments


18.1.5. Sampling design

18.1.5.1 Sampling design Random sampling
18.1.5.2 If other or additional comments (also when more than one options is chosen in 18.1.5.1), please specify. Links to national methodology documentation can also be inserted here.


18.1.6. Second survey or source

 
18.2. Frequency of data collection
18.2.1 Frequency of data collection Monthly
18.2.2 Other frequency or additional comments

The data is collected on a daily basis by our Interviewing Department and delivered to the statistical office at the end of every reference month.
18.3. Data collection

18.3.1. Type of survey

Household survey


18.3.2. Data collection methods

18.3.2.1 Data collection methods CATI (computer-assisted telephone interview)
18.3.2.2 If other or additional comments, please specify. In case a combination of data collection methods is used, please give an indication of the importance of the different methods (in terms of number of respondents) 

Web survey
18.3.2.3 Questionnaire in national language (Annex/Link)

Not available as a separate file. Is embedded in our database.
18.3.2.4 Questionnaire in English (Annex/Link)

Not available
18.3.2.5 Interviewer instructions in English (Annex/Link)

Not available


18.3.3. Proxy interviews

18.3.3.1 Proxy interviews Allowed
18.3.3.2 If "Allowed" or "Only in exceptional cases", please indicate for which variables in particular proxy interviews were used (it not all questions); If 4. "Not applicable", please explain why.

One member of the household can answer on behalf of other members of the household. The number of proxy interviews is not known.


18.3.4. Average interview time (The average interview time is X minutes.)

18.3.4.1 Average interview time

 Less than 20 minutes
18.3.4.2 Average interview time for respondents that reported trips

Less than 20 minutes


18.3.5. Second survey or source

No second survey or source at this time
18.4. Data validation
18.4.1 Data validation

The interviewers validate the data when speaking to the respondents. We are working on implementing a micro-validation tool for the raw data. Currently, the data gets validated manually and in the process of grossing-up as well. We need to implement the micro-validation in 2015.
18.4.2 Second survey or source (In case a second survey or source is used for collecting data on participation, trips or same-day visits, please briefly describe 18.4.1 here in relation to those surveys/sources)
18.5. Data compilation
18.5.1 Data compilation

The data is edited if numeric errors such as missing-values occur in the wrong variables. We only ask for the last 5 trips, so some observations are duplicated during the grossing-up procedure. If answers are missing we impute the values in the grossing-up procedure. We use CLAN for grossing-up. The weights are moduled on the basis of our Central Persons Register.
18.5.2 Second survey or source (In case a second survey or source is used for collecting data on participation, trips or same-day visits, please briefly describe 18.5.1 here in relation to those surveys/sources)
18.6. Adjustment

Not applicable.


19. Comment Top

[Optional]


Related metadata Top


Annexes Top