Accommodation Survey: December 2008

Embargoed until 10:45am  –  12 February 2009
Media release  – 
Annual guest nights remain steady

Highlights

 In December 2008:

  • Total guest nights were 3 percent lower than in December 2007.
  • Nine of the 12 regions recorded fewer guest nights than in December 2007.
  • All five accommodation types had fewer guest nights than in December 2007, led by motels.
 

For the 2008 year:

  • Total guest nights were similar to the 2007 year.
  • Seven of the 12 regions recorded fewer guest nights than in 2007.
  • Hotels had the largest guest nights increase compared with 2007, while motels had the largest decrease.

 Graph, Annual Guest Nights.

Geoff Bascand 12 February 2009
Government Statistician ISSN 1178-0207