Global Number of Bed-places in Tourist Accommodation Establishments by Country

The 2023 data highlights varying trends across countries in tourist accommodation capacity, with Ukraine offering the most bed-places at 131,000 units but witnessing a slight decrease of 0.6%. In contrast, smaller markets like Bosnia and Herzegovina and Belarus experienced notable growth, with increases of 2.68% and 2.29%, respectively. Azerbaijan leads in growth with a 2.17% rise, while Serbia and Macedonia show moderate gains. Moldova remains the smallest market with a 1.68% increase. Montenegro saw a minor decline of 0.22%. Over the last five years, most countries show moderate growth, suggesting a gradual increase in accommodation capacity.

Future trends to watch include:

• The impact of geopolitical dynamics, especially in Eastern Europe, on tourist numbers and accommodation capacity.
• Rising demand for sustainable and eco-friendly accommodations affecting growth rates and capacity expansions.
• The potential influence of regional travel incentives and infrastructure development in boosting bed-place numbers.