Bulgaria Sees 7.3% Increase of Hotel Nights Jan-Sept 2012 Y/Y

The number of nights spent in Bulgaria's hotels and other accommodation establishments increased by 7.3 % year on year in the period January-September 2012, according to the country's National Statistical Institute.

The nights spent by foreign residents increased by 8.1% and by Bulgarian residents - by 5.4%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments amounted to 2 255.8 thousands as 648.4 thousands by them were spent by Bulgarian residents and 1 607.4 thousands - by foreigners.

In 4 and 5 stars hotels, foreign citizens accounted for 61.3% of all nights spent.

Compared to the period January - September 2011 the arrivals in all accommodation establishments in the same period of 2012 increased by 8.7% and reached 17 238.3 thousands.