July and August account for one third of all annual nights spent in accommodation establishments in the EU - Issue number 53/2010 - Products Statistics in Focus

A look at the seasonal bias in the tourism accommodation sector in 2009

Reducing the seasonality in tourism is a growing priority for policy makers across Europe. A better use of the existing infrastructure and staff during the off-peak season can improve the productivity of business and the attractiveness of the sector as an employer. This Statistics in Focus takes a closer look at the seasonal distribution of occupancy of tourist accommodation establishments in Europe.