Total income for the accommodation industry for the third quarter of 2009 decreased by 9,8% compared with the third quarter of 2008. Total income for the accommodation industry in September 2009 decreased by 11,2% compared with September 2008.

Income from accommodation decreases

Income from accommodation for the third quarter of 2009 decreased by 8,7% compared with the third quarter of 2008. This decrease was mainly due to the decrease of 8,2% in stay unit nights sold during the same period. Income from accommodation in September 2009 decreased by 9,9% compared with September 2008.

Stay units available increase

The number of stay units available for the third quarter of 2009 increased by 0,1% compared with the third quarter of 2008. The number of stay units available in September 2009 increased by 0,1% compared with September 2008.

Stay unit nights sold decrease

The number of stay unit nights sold for the third quarter of 2009 decreased by 8,2% compared with the third quarter of 2008. The number of stay unit nights sold in September 2009 decreased by 6,9% compared with September 2008.