In April the number of tourists in accommodation establishments increased
According to Statistics Estonia, 226,000 domestic and foreign tourists stayed in accommodation establishments in April 2016, which was 8% more than in April 2015. The number of both domestic and foreign tourists increased.
140,000 foreign tourists and 86,000 domestic tourists used the services of accommodation establishments; the figures increased 6% and 13%, respectively, compared to April of the previous year. Two thirds of foreign tourists using the services of accommodation establishments came from neighbouring countries Finland, Latvia and Russia. Compared to April of the previous year, 4% more tourists from these countries stayed in accommodation establishments. There was also an increase in the number of tourists arriving from several European countries. 22% more tourists arrived from Asian countries. A quarter of the foreign tourists stayed in accommodation establishments located outside of Tallinn, of which 30% stayed in accommodation establishments of Pärnu and 19% in those of Tartu city. 4% of the foreign tourists stayed in the accommodation establishments of Ida-Viru county.
38% of the clients of accommodation establishments were domestic tourists. Of these, 56% were on a holiday trip and 27% on a business trip. 32% of the domestic tourists stayed in the accommodation establishments of Harju county, 15% in Pärnu county and 11% in Ida-Viru and Tartu county. In most counties, the number of domestic tourists staying in accommodation establishments increased compared to April 2015.
In April, 920 accommodation establishments offered services for tourists. 18,000 rooms and 41,000 beds were available for tourists. 44% of the rooms and 34% of the beds were occupied. The average cost of a guest night was 34 euros or as much as a year earlier in April. The average cost of a guest night was 39 euros in Harju county, 35 euros in Tartu county and 28 euros in Pärnu county.
| Accommodation | Total | Northern Estonia | North-Eastern Estonia | Central Estonia | Western Estonia | Southern Estonia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation establishments | 920 | 184 | 59 | 104 | 268 | 305 |
| Rooms | 18,312 | 7,832 | 1,199 | 1,420 | 4,159 | 3,702 |
| Beds | 41,183 | 16,814 | 2,593 | 3,511 | 9,339 | 8,926 |
| Room occupancy rate, % | 44 | 58 | 40 | 21 | 38 | 29 |
| Bed occupancy rate, % | 34 | 47 | 34 | 17 | 31 | 20 |
| Tourists accommodated | 226,369 | 135,223 | 15,142 | 9,780 | 36,322 | 29,902 |
| Nights spent | 424,579 | 238,307 | 26,705 | 17,598 | 87,238 | 54,731 |
| residents of Estonia | 144,171 | 44,309 | 15,520 | 12,428 | 36,874 | 35,040 |
| foreign visitors | 280,408 | 193,998 | 11,185 | 5,170 | 50,364 | 19,691 |
| Average cost of a guest night, euros | 34 | 39 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 |
The statistics are based on the questionnaire “Accommodation”, the deadline of which was 10 May 2016. Statistics Estonia published the monthly summary in 22 working days.