From 2013 to 2023, the number of nights spent at short-stay accommodations, camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks, and trailer parks in Belgium exhibited significant fluctuations. The sector saw notable growth in 2015, with a 41.92% increase, and continued an upward trend until 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted the market in 2020, resulting in a 42.88% decline. However, a strong recovery followed with the market bouncing back by 64.66% in 2021 and continuing to rise through 2023, albeit at a slower pace of 2.25%. As of 2023, the volume stands at 23.753 million nights.
Future trends to watch for include a sustained steady increase with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 1.74%, reaching 26.348 million nights by 2028. This growth is supported by the continued recovery post-pandemic, increased domestic tourism, and the growing popularity of outdoor recreational activities.