1. U NITED KINGDOM OCCUPANCY SURVEY Serviced Accommodation Summary Report April 2013

2. UK O CCUPANCY SURVEY  This study has been commissioned by the National Boards of England, Northern Ireland and Scotland and by Visit Wales (part of the Welsh Government) and supported by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.  The results have been compiled by The Research Solution.

3. UK B EDSPACE O CCUPANCY 2009 - 2013

4. UK B EDROOM O CCUPANCY 2009 - 2013

5.  2,153 hotels, guesthouses and bed and breakfast establishments throughout the UK supplied data upon which the figures in this summary of results are based (see notes 2 and 3, on Slide 19 – sample sizes and calculation of rates).  UK bedspace occupancy (47%) had fallen by a single percentage point and UK bedroom occupancy (64%) had risen by 1 percentage point, when compared with the same period in April 2012.

6. N ATIONAL R OOM O CCUPANCY A PRIL 2009-2013 N ATIONAL B EDSPACE O CCUPANCY A PRIL 2009-2013

7.  Bedspace occupancy varied from 49% in England to 36% in Northern Ireland during April 2013.  In the UK during April 2013, bed occupancy had fallen slightly when compared with the same period the previous year. Room occupancy increased slightly during the same period.  England witnessed a slight increase in room occupancy but a marginal drop in bed occupancy when compared with April 2012.  Room occupancy levels in Scotland had risen a single percentage point when compared with the previous year. Bed occupancy had remained static compared to April 2012.  Northern Ireland witnessed a 6 percentage point decline in bed occupancy during April 2013, room occupancy levels were also down, falling by 9 percentage points when compared to the previous year.  Bedspace occupancy by non-UK residents fell slightly compared with April 2012, with England mirroring the UK level. Northern Ireland saw a 2 percentage point increase during this month whilst Wales also witnessed a small increase when compared to the previous year. (comparable figures for Scotland are no longer collected – (see notes 5a (sample sizes) and 5b (changes in data collected) Slide 19).

8. Table 1: Occupancy Levels: April 2011 - 2013 Bedspace Occupancy % Room Occupancy % Sample Size 201120122013201120122013201120122013 England 50 4965 66171516241542 Northern Ireland 374236486051195182162 Scotland 4643 585758377321320 Wales 403938545052179143129 UK 49484763 64246622702153 Table 2: UK/Non UK Occupancy Levels April 2011 – 2013 (see note 5a and 5b Slide 19) UK Bedspace Occupancy % Non-UK Bedspace Occupancy % Percentage of non-UK guests % Percentage of non-UK bednights % Sample Size 201120122013201120122013201120122013201120122013201120122013 England 393736665111210131512171516241542 Northern Ireland 232719141517313241383648195182162 Scotland ** 377321320 Wales 363533223** 667179143129 UK 383735665111311131513246622702153 ** FIGURES NOT AVAILABLE

9. UK: ROOM OCCUPANCY BY TYPE OF ACCOMMODATIONJANUARY 2007-2011UK: ROOM OCCUPANCY BY TYPE OF ACCOMMODATIONJANUARY 2007-2011 UK: B EDSPACE O CCUPANCY BY TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION A PRIL 2009-2013 UK: B EDROOM O CCUPANCY BY TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION A PRIL 2009-2013

10.  Only the Hotel sector had witnessed an increase in both room and bed occupancy compared to the previous year. Both Guesthouse and B&B accommodation saw a fall in room and bed occupancy. B&B witnessing a 5 percentage points decline in bed occupancy levels compared to the previous year. (Table 3).  Only two out of the six size band categories increased in both measures of occupancy during April 2013 compared to last year. The biggest increase in both room and bed occupancy was in the >100 size band, up by 3 pp in both bed occupancy and room occupancy compared to 2012. The biggest downturn in both room and bed occupancy was found in the 11-25 size band, both measures falling by 4 pp when compared with the previous year. (Tables 6 and 7).  Across all location types, room occupancy either increased or remained static during April 2013 when compared to the same month the previous year with City/Large towns, Small Towns and Countryside/Village locations all witnessing a 2 pp increase on last years results. Bed occupancy was more varied, with both the Seaside and City/Large town locations increasing by 1 and 2 pp respectively. Both Small towns and Countryside/Village locations fell slightly during this period. (Table 8).  When looking at occupancy levels by tariff, only one out of the five tariff band categories witnessed an increase in both their room and bed occupancy levels compared to April 2012. This was found in the £60+ category rising by 3 percentage points in room occupancy and 1 percentage point in bedspace occupancy. With the exception of room occupancy in the £20-£29.99 category (a rise of 3 pp), all other tariff bands witnessed a downturn in both room and bed occupancy compared to April 2012.

11. Table 3: Occupancy Levels by Type of Establishment: April 2011 - 2013 HOTELS Bedspace Occupancy % Room Occupancy % Sample Size 201120122013201120122013201120122013 England 52 5368 7010391003976 Northern Ireland 435042566960706256 Scotland 5048 646365248216220 Wales 454345605761907264 UK 51 5267 69144713531316 GUESTHOUSES Bedspace Occupancy % Room Occupancy % Sample Size 201120122013201120122013201120122013 England 434136545246273241221 Northern Ireland 192532263741172821 Scotland 433832494439574544 Wales 302622403231332827 UK 423935524944380342313 B&B’s Bedspace Occupancy % Room Occupancy % Sample Size 201120122013201120122013201120122013 England 414034504845403380345 Northern Ireland 2116142825231089185 Scotland 302931373937726056 Wales 283219333524564338 UK 383732474542639574524

12. Table 4: Weekend (Fri, Sat and Sun nights) and Weekday Occupancy Levels: April 2011 – 2013 (see notes 5a & 5b Slide 19) Bedspace Occupancy % Room Occupancy % WeekendWeekdayWeekendWeekday 201120122013201120122013201120122013201120122013 England 54535045 4665646165 67 Northern Ireland 404241283435515752425653 Scotland 5047 4241435855 58 60 Wales 474442333435585351504852 UK 53514944434563625963 65

13. ** FIGURES NOT AVAILABLE Table 5: Non-UK Percentages: April 2011 – 2013 (see notes 5a & 5b Slide 19) Percentage of Non-UK Guests % Percentage of Non-UK Bednights % WeekendWeekdayWeekendWeekday 201120122013201120122013201120122013201120122013 England 911813 12 1412151614 Northern Ireland 333239363536403649423947 Scotland ** Wales ** 555769 UK 1012914 13121412151615

14. Table6: Occupancy Levels by Size: April 2011 – 2013 A (cont) : Percentage of Bedspace Occupancy 26 – 50 Rooms51 - 100 Rooms>100 Rooms 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 England 5049526750575240545254767 Northern Ireland 35322517404543184961499 Scotland 51494755575153445653 55 Wales 4447492047484594438515 UK 49 51159515552111545154836 Table 6: Occupancy Levels by Size: April 2011 - 2013 A: Percentage of Bedspace Occupancy 1 -3 Rooms4 – 10 Rooms11 – 25 Rooms 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 England 363230232393633315454237121 Northern Ireland 14128712226222330312624 Scotland 282523484337366239454456 Wales 2620193435 2741 393520 UK 343028385393633441444238221

15. Table 7: Occupancy Levels by Size: April 2011 - 2013 B (cont): Percentage of Bedroom Occupancy 26 – 50 Rooms51 - 100 Rooms>100 Rooms 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 England 636567 6869 40727376767 Northern Ireland 48604117576261185981549 Scotland 626163557068714472737555 Wales 5762642071676596255745 UK 6264661596869 111717275836 Table 7: Occupancy Levels by Size: April 2011 – 2013 B:Percentage of Bedroom Occupancy 1 -3 Rooms4 – 10 Rooms11 – 25 Rooms 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 England 433938232504544315565550121 Northern Ireland 192215712934282344 3924 Scotland 34 3048494644625355 56 Wales 322524344340334152494420 UK 413736375494543441555450221

16. Table 8: Occupancy Levels by Location Types: April 2011 - 2013 A: Percentage Bedspace Occupancy SeasideCity/Large TownSmall TownCountryside/Village 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 England 4541422145556 586424342331464544411 Northern Ireland 34373139435042472628294720172029 Scotland 504144455249511163738366539383694 Wales 4744 3442345093342371937362767 UK 464142332545355758414241462444341601 Table 8: Occupancy Levels by Location Types: April 2011 - 2013 B:Percentage Bedroom Occupancy SeasideCity/Large TownSmall TownCountryside/Village 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 England 5853 2147174 586585961331575557411 Northern Ireland 44494039567062473441 4728302429 Scotland 605352456867701164751 654946 94 Wales 6055 3460506995358621947433567 UK 5853 332707173758565759462555254601

17. Table 9: Occupancy Levels by Tariff (maximum charge for one person for bed and breakfast): April 2011 – 2013 (see note 5a Slide 19 B: Percentage of Bedspace Occupancy £40.00 - £49.99£50.00 - £59.99>£60.00 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 England 4440381764846389051 521060 Northern Ireland 293221444933362142514249 Scotland 3837353949444535525051168 Wales 423420 5047481544424546 UK 4339362794846401615150511323 Table 9: Occupancy Levels by Tariff (maximum charge for one person for bed and breakfast): April 2011 – 2013 (see note 5a Slide 19 A: Percentage of Bedspace Occupancy <£20.00£20.00 - £29.99£30.00 - £39.99 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 England** 24221939343021137 Northern Ireland ** 20137 16191734 Scotland** 2730291837302960 Wales** 211422730352441 UK** 24222077343022272 ** FIGURES NOT AVAILABLE

18. Table 10: Occupancy Levels by Tariff (maximum charge for one person for bed and breakfast) April 2011 – 2013 (see note 5a Slide 19) B: Percentage of Bedroom Occupancy £40.00 - £49.99£50.00 - £59.99>£60.00 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 England 52504617657 469068 701060 Northern Ireland 464525445743562154706049 Scotland 47 3961565835666168168 Wales 524436206157 1560576146 UK 5149452795857491616766691323 Table 10: Occupancy Levels by Tariff (maximum charge for one person for bed and breakfast) April 2011 – 2013 (see note 5a Slide 19) A: Percentage of Bedroom Occupancy <£20.00£20.00 - £29.99£30.00 - £39.99 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 201120122013 Sample Size 2013 England** 34323639433830137 Northern Ireland ** 2226141324292234 Scotland** 3445371847433960 Wales** 291835740433141 UK** 33 3677433931272 ** FIGURES NOT AVAILABLE

19. Notes 1. The figures in this summary are based on data available within eight weeks of the end of the month. In some cases the boards will re-run the monthly analysis later in the year to include data which was received too late for inclusion in this summary. These later figures will be used in the 2012 Annual Summary. 2.The minimum target sample size for Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales is 200 open establishments per month while in England the target minimum sample size is 750. Larger sample sizes June be used in some areas in order to enable Boards to undertake further analysis based on geographical sub-divisions of the data. 3.In the calculation of occupancy rates for the UK, occupancy rates from each country have been weighted using the number of bedspaces known to be available in the area. 4. Occupancy rates: Bedspace occupancyPercentage of available bedspaces which were occupied Room occupancyPercentage of available rooms which were occupied Non-UK bedspace occupancyPercentage of available bedspaces which were occupied by non-UK guests Percentage of non-UK guestsPercentage of arrivals which were non-UK guests Percentage of non-UK bednightsPercentage of occupied bedspaces which were occupied by non-UK guests 5.It should be noted that: (a) the figures in Tables 2, 4, 8 and 9 June be based on a subset of the sample for all guests. This is because separate UK and non-UK data is not known for all establishments in the sample (Tables 2, 4 and 5), not all establishments provide daily data (Tables 4 and 5) and not all establishments give tariff details (Tables 9 and 10); and (b) because of changes in the data collected, it is no longer possible to provide UK/non UK figures for Scotland or figures relating to arrivals for Wales (Tables 2 and 5). (c) from June 2010, English occupancy data includes additional occupancy information for the 100+ room hotel sector supplied by STR Global. Given the change in the structure of the sample, care should be taken in the interpretation of year-on-year changes. 6. Accuracy of the results: The statistical accuracy of the results depends upon the size of the sample, the variation in occupancy rates between establishments and (to a smaller extent) the size of the survey population. As the sample is self-selecting, it is not possible to calculate true statistical margins of error. However, it is likely that the results are accurate to between ± 5.9% (sample of 50) to ±1.6 % (sample of 650). As there continues to be a substantial core of survey participants providing data every month, the trends which are identified by the survey are believed to reflect accurately overall trends in the use of serviced accommodation.

20. Background As part of the EU Directive on Tourism Statistics adopted in January 1995, the UK is required to submit monthly occupancy rates for hotels and similar establishments (i.e. serviced accommodation) to Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Community. The responsibility for providing this data lies with the National Tourist Boards for England, Scotland and Northern Ireland and with Visit Wales (part of the Welsh Assembly Government), each of whom is responsible for the implementation of an occupancy survey in their area, carried out according to a common specification and standard, thus ensuring the production of comparable occupancy data for the whole of the UK. The types of accommodation included in the survey are defined as tourist accommodation which is arranged in rooms and where bed-making and cleaning services are provided. This includes: Hotels, motels, inns, guest houses, farm guest houses, bed and breakfast establishments The types specifically excluded are: Youth hostels and University accommodation This summary has been compiled by The Research Solution (UK Survey Co-ordinator for 2012) from figures supplied by (or on behalf of) the National Tourist Boards of England, Northern Ireland (working with NISRA (the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency), Scotland and Visit Wales (part of the Welsh Government). Further information about the surveys in individual areas June be obtained from the relevant organisations: VisitEngland (020 7578 1400) Northern Ireland Tourist Board (02890 231 221) VisitScotland (0131-472-2222) Visit Wales (029 2047 9909) TRS – The Research Solution, County House, Saint Mary’s Street Worcester, WR1 1HB. Tel:+44(0)1905 7210440. E-mail: occsurvey@theresearchsolution.co.uk