Total income for the accommodation industry decreases

Total income for the accommodation industry for the second quarter of 2009 decreased by 6,0% compared with the second quarter of 2008. Total income for the accommodation industry in June 2009 remained unchanged compared with June 2008. This is the first month in 2009 that did not record negative year-on-year growth.

Income from accommodation decreases

Income from accommodation for the second quarter of 2009 decreased by 5,4% compared with the second quarter of 2008. This decrease was mainly due to the decrease of 9,8% in stay unit nights sold during the same period. Income from accommodation in June 2009 increased by 1,4% compared with June 2008.

Stay units available decrease

The number of stay units available for the second quarter of 2009 decreased by 2,1% compared with the second quarter of 2008. The number of stay units available in June 2009 decreased by 3,0% compared with June 2008.

Stay unit nights sold decrease

The number of stay unit nights sold for the second quarter of 2009 decreased by 9,8% compared with the second quarter of 2008. The number of stay unit nights sold in June 2009 decreased by 8,7% compared with June 2008.