Statistics
The City of Helsinki Tourist & Convention Bureau publishes a monthly statistical report on Helsinki tourism.
The report includes the latest statistical information published by Statistics Finland, the Finnish Maritime Administration and Finavia. Accommodation statistics have a two-month delay due to technical reasons.
An annual report on Helsinki tourism is published in April. A ten-year overview is also available for the years 1990-2000.
Market Report / May 2010
Helsinki Tourism Statistics 05/10 pdf-file, size 732 kt
Strong rise in domestic travel in May
Overnight stays by domestic leisure travellers in May increased clearly from the previous year. On the other hand, business travel from both Finland and abroad reduced. Domestic travel has been boosted by a general rise in its popularity in Finland, the after-effects of last April's volcanic ash problems as well as by the numerous events and concerts that took place in Helsinki during early summer. Overnight stays by foreign visitors reduced
by 5.3% in May, however. The amount of visits made by residents of our neighbouring countries in particular as well as from the USA and Japan have grown. Generally speaking, the early part of the year has been a period of strong growth. The year's target (4% growth) is being exceeded by a substantial margin (+8.4% growth).
Helsinki's accommodation capacity reduces
Helsinki's accommodation capacity has reduced somewhat over the spring. A few mid-range accommodation providers exited the market last year, while a new hotel, Cumulus Hakaniemi, commenced
operations during the same period. The room utilisation
rate has risen a little and it stood at 69.3% in May. Market indicators still lag behind the levels that were attained before the onset of the economic downturn, however. The duration of traveller stays does not appear to be changing substantially. On average, overseas guests stay in Helsinki for longer than domestic travellers do.
Kari Halonen
Marketing Director
Enquiries: tourist.media[at]hel.fi.
Previous statistics
2010
2009
- Helsinki Tourism Statistics 12/09 pdf-file, size 741 kt Domestic nights clearly up in December
- Helsinki Tourism Statistics 11/09 pdf-file, size 750 kt Leisure nights up in Helsinki in November
- Helsinki Tourism Statistics 10/09 pdf-file, size 1,25 Mb
Domestic nights clearly up
- Helsinki Tourism Statistics 09/09 pdf-file, size 750 kb
Market Report / September 2009
- Helsinki Tourism Statistics 08/09 pdf-file, size 320 kb
Market Report / August 2009
- Helsinki Tourism Statistics 07/09 pdf-file, size 112 kb
Nights down in Helsinki
- Helsinki Tourism Statistics 06/09 pdf-file, size 112 kb
Nights up slightly in June
- Helsinki Tourism Statistics 05/09 pdf-file, size 112 kb
Development of nights in line with expectations
- Helsinki Tourism Statistics 04/09 pdf-file, size 112 kb
Nights down to the level in 2007
- Helsinki Tourism Statistics 03/09 pdf-file, size 112 kb
Nights back to the level in 2006 and 2007
- Helsinki Tourism Statistics 02/09 pdf-file, size 112 kb
Return to 2007 level
- Helsinki Tourism Statistics 01/09 pdf-file, size 112 kb
January's campaigns - European Figure Skating Championships
2008
- Development of Tourism in Helsinki in 2008, pdf-file, size 132 kb
Record year in brief
- Helsinki Tourism Statistics 12/08 pdf-file, size 112 kb
Lots of congress and Christmas visitors in Helsinki
- Helsinki Tourism Statistics 11/08 pdf-file, size 112 kb
Further increase in Russians' nights - Rise in length of stay
- Helsinki Tourism Statistics 10/08 pdf-file, size 112 kb
Growth in bednights in October - Length of stay higher than in 2007
- Helsinki Tourism Statistics 9/08 pdf-file, size 112 kb
Nights up in Helsinki in September - Accommodation sales top 23 million euros
- Helsinki Tourism Statistics 8/08 pdf-file, size 112 kb
August still Helsinki's most important tourist month - Occupancy rate over 80%
- Helsinki Tourism Statistics 7/08 pdf-file, size 112 kb
South Korea a new market - Growth on the domestic and Russian markets
- Helsinki Tourism Statistics 6/08 pdf-file, size 112 kb
Domestic nights still up - Slight drop in foreigners' nights
- Helsinki Tourism Statistics 5/08 pdf-file, size 112 kb
Leisure travel in Helsinki in May - Further increase in Russians' nights
- Helsinki Tourism Statistics 4/08 pdf-file, size 112 kb
Bednights rising strongly in Helsinki - Winter travel receiving special attention
- Helsinki Tourism Statistics 3/08 pdf-file, size 112 kb
Bednights up slightly - Decline in occupancy rate and average price
- Helsinki Tourism Statistics 2/08 pdf-file, size 112 kb
Overnight stays in February exceed 200,000 for the first time
- Helsinki Tourism Statistics 1/08 pdf-file, size 112 kb
Growth in nights continues - Occupancy rate remains good
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Further information: tourist.media[at]hel.fi