Key findings: P6410 - Tourist accommodation, December 2005

The number of stay unit nights sold during the fourth quarter of 2005 increased by 2,3% (from 4 494 000 to 4 597 900) compared to the fourth quarter of 2004. This increase is partly due to the increase in the number of stay units available in the fourth quarter of 2005 compared to the fourth quarter of 2004.

However, the number of stay units sold during December 2005 compared to December 2004 decreased by 0,5%.

The occupancy rate for the fourth quarter of 2005 (50,9%) increased by 1,2% compared with the fourth quarter of 2004 (50,4%).

However, the occupancy rate during December 2005 (50,8%) decreased by 3,0% compared with December 2004 (52,4%).

Income from accommodation in the fourth quarter of 2005 increased by of 5,6% (R108,4 million) compared with the fourth quarter of 2004. This increase is partly due to an increase in the