Hotels in Oslo hit hardest by the pandemic in August

Figures from the accommodation statistics show there were approximately 3.5 million guest nights at commercial accommodation establishments in August this year, a 29 per cent decrease compared to August last year. Norwegian guest nights decreased by 1.8 per cent while foreign guest nights dropped by 70 per cent.

Restrictions to slow down the spread of the pandemic in August were particularly linked to travel from foreign countries, and since August is traditionally a holiday month in many European countries, which had these restrictions, this is evident in the figures from August. 

- Fewer guest nights from Germany, Netherlands, the US and Sweden were the largest contributors to the decline in guest nights in August, says advisor at Statistics Norway, Kristin Aasestad.

Hotels still affected

There was a decrease by 1.3 million guest nights at Norwegian hotels in August 2020 compared to August 2019. Almost one-third of the fewer guest nights at hotels were in Oslo.

Increase in Norwegian guest nights at camping sites persists

Norwegian guest nights at camping sites increased by 33 per cent in August this year compared to August 2019.