The Occupancy survey for Q3 2023 found that occupancy levels remain higher or similar to 2022 in every sector.
- Guesthouse room occupancy in Q3 2023 (83%) was similar to Q3 2022 (82%)
- B&B room occupancy (74%) in Q3 2023 was higher than in Q3 2022 (66%) – but many B&Bs have remained closed, so net occupancy comparisons should be viewed with caution
- Self-catering unit occupancy in Q3 was 77% – similar to Q3 last year (78%);
- Hostel bed occupancy (75%) in Q3 was also similar to Q3 last year (72%)
- Caravan & camping pitch occupancy in Q3 was 69% – slightly higher than Q3 2022 (65%); further growth could have been impacted by the poor summer weather.
- International visitors occupied the majority of the bed spaces in Q3 in every sector except for caravan & camping.
See more in the full report.