Number of travel accommodation establishments in Ireland 2011-2021

In 2021, the number of travel accommodations incl. hotels, holiday and other short-stay accommodation as well as camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks in Ireland decreased by 108 establishments (-4.19 percent) since 2019. As a result, the number of travel accommodations in Ireland saw its lowest number in 2021 with 2,471 establishments.
According to Eurostat, the local unit is an enterprise or part thereof situated in a geographically identified place. At or from this place economic activity is carried out for which - save for certain exceptions - one or more persons work (even if only part-time) for one and the same enterprise. The accommodation establishment conforms to the definition of local unit as the production unit. This is irrespective of whether the accommodation of tourists is the main or secondary activity. This means that all establishments are classified in the accommodation sector if their capacity exceeds the national minimum even if the major part of turnover may come from restaurant or other services.

Find more statistics on hotels, holiday and other short-stay accommodation as well as camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks in Ireland with key insights such as number of tourist arrivals at accommodation establishments and number of overnight stays in hotels and similar accommodation.