Swiss Tourism Statistics 2013

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Swiss tourism statistics 2013

Editors: Yves Strauss, Lisa Joly, Jean-Luc Muralti, Jerry Suk

Published by: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO)

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Published by: Federal Statistical Office (FSO) Information: Yves Strauss, FSO, tel. +41 (0)58 463 65 73 Website: www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/en/index.html Data request “à la carte”: [email protected], [email protected] Press release on hotels and health establishments 2013: http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/en/index/news/medienmitteilungen.Document.176838.pdf Press release on campsites and youth hostels 2013: http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/en/index/news/medienmitteilungen.Document.178152.pdf Publication on the travel behaviour of the Swiss resident http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/fr/index/themen/10/22/publ.Document.174151.pdf (in French) population 2012: http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/de/index/themen/10/22/publ.Document.174148.pdf (in German) Publication on the tourism http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/fr/index/themen/10/22/publ.Document.153447.pdf (in French) satellite account: http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/de/index/themen/10/22/publ.html?publicationID=4683 (in German) Authors: Yves Strauss, Lisa Joly, Jean-Luc Muralti, Jerry Suk; FSO Production: Tourism, Mobility and National accounts Sections, FSO Obtainable from: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), CH-2010 Neuchâtel Tel. +41 (0)58 463 60 60 / fax +41 (0)58 463 60 61 / email: [email protected] Order number: 1074-1300 Price: CHF 14 (VAT not incl.) Series: Swiss Statistics Domain: 10 Tourism Original text: French/German Translation: FSO language services Cover graphics: FSO; Concept: Netthoevel & Gaberthüel, Biel; Photograph: © Switzerland Tourism/Lucia Degonda Graphics/Layout: DIAM Section, Prepress/Print (publishing system) Copyright: FSO, Neuchâtel 2014 reproduction with mention of source authorised (except for commercial purposes). ISBN: 978-3-303-10460-6 Table of contents

Table of contents

1 Introduction 4 5 Economic indicators 29

5.1 Gross domestic product in real terms 29 2 Tourist accommodation statistics 5

5.2 Consumer confidence index 30 2.1 Supply in tourist accommodation 5

5.3 Household final consumption expenditure 30 2.2 Demand in tourist accommodation 8

5.4 Swiss consumer price index 32 2.3 Length of stay 17

5.5 Harmonised index of consumer prices 32 2.4 Room occupancy rate 18

5.6 Price level index in international comparison 33 2.5 Change in demand in the countries neighbouring Switzerland 19 5.7 Exchange rate 33

3 Travel behaviour of the Swiss population 6 General observations 34 in 2012 20

6.1 Surveys 34 3.1 Trips with overnight stays 20

6.2 Symbols used in the charts 35 3.2 Day trips 23

3.3 General trend 24 Additional tables 37

4 Annual Indicators of the Tourism Satellite Accounts 25

4.1 Gross value added by tourism 25

4.2 Tourism demand 26

4.3 Tourism employment 27

2014 FSO Swiss tourism statistics 2013 3 Introduction

1 Introduction

The aim of this publication is to give a detailed overview of the FSO’s Swiss tourism statistics. The first section deals with the tourist accommodation statistics (HESTA), and its main objective is to present the results for the year 2013. The topics covered deal with trends in supply and demand at national level and in Switzerland’s tourist regions. The second section of this publication concerns the 2012 survey on the travel behaviour of the Swiss population. Topics such as the travel destination of Swiss tourists, length of stay and even reasons for travel are covered. The tourism satellite account, in the third section, gives information on the gross value added, tourism demand as well as employment in tourism. The last section of the publication presents a series of economic indicators making it possible to place the findings from the tourism statistics in a wider context. Currently, data for tourist accommodation statistics are collected only from hotels, health spas, youth hostels and campsites. For the time being, there is no information available on vacation homes or group accommodation.

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2 Tourist accommodation statistics

2.1 Supply in tourist accommodation In the area of supplementary accommodation (youth hostels and campsites only), the geographical distribu- 2.1.1 Supply in 2013 tion of establishments is only slightly different from that of hotels. In fact, of the 418 campsites taken into In 2013, the tourist accommodation statistics comprised, consideration3 in the 2013 statistics, the majority were on annual average, 4662 open1 hotels and health estab- in Valais (15.6%), the Bernese Oberland (12.7%) and lishments in Switzerland, corresponding to 128,648 rooms Graubünden (10.8%). Geneva is the region with the and 246,489 beds available2 (G2.1.1a). The distribution lowest proportion of supplementary accommodation of the establishments differs according to the tourist establishments (1.0%). As far as the 51 youth hostels regions. Graubünden has the largest proportion (13.8%), included in the 2013 survey are concerned, Graubünden followed by Valais (12.3%) and Eastern Switzerland had the largest share (15.7%). This was followed by the (11.5%). In contrast, the smallest proportion of establish- Zurich region (13.7%). The lowest proportions were ments is to be found in the Fribourg region and Geneva recorded for Geneva and in the Fribourg region (2.0% (2.6% for each region). The national average capacity of for each region). a hotel establishment was 53 available beds (G2.1.1b). However, Geneva had 126 beds per establishment which is by far the highest number in Switzerland. This was followed by the region of Zurich (73 beds) and Graubünden (61 beds). The lowest number was in the Jura & Three- Lakes Region (30 beds).

Number of establishments open in hotels and health establishments and distribution by tourist region in 2013 G 2.1.1a

2.6% 2.6% Graubünden 3.6% Valais 13.8% Eastern Switzerland 5.3% Lucerne/Lake Lucerne 5.5% Bernese Oberland 12.3% Zurich Region 6.3% Ticino Lake Geneva Region (Vaud) 8.2% 11.5% Jura & Three-Lakes Bern Region 8.8% Basel Region 10.3% Fribourg Region 9.2% Geneva

Total number of establishments open: 4662

Source: FSO – Tourist accommodation statistics © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

1 Number of establishments open at least one day during the month under review, on annual average 3 Number of establishments surveyed (open or temporarily closed) during 2 Number of rooms/beds in open establishments, on annual average the month under review, on annual average

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Average number of available beds per establishment in hotels and health establishments, per tourist region in 2013 G 2.1.1b

Beds available 140

120

100

Valais Ticino Geneva

SwitzerlandGraubünden Bern Region Zurich Region Basel Region Fribourg Region Bernese Oberland Eastern Switzerland Jura & Three-Lakes Lucerne/Lake Lucerne

Lake Geneva Region (Vaud)

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2.1.2 Change in the supply Over a comparative period of 10 years, the number of surveyed establishments has diminished greatly. Thus In 2013, a total of 5191 establishments and 140,192 rooms4 in 2003, the number of surveyed establishments totalled were surveyed in Switzerland. The number of establish- 5691 in Switzerland, corresponding to a decline over ments decreased in comparison with 2012 (–67 establish- this period of 500 units (–8.8%) (G2.1.2a). As far as the ments/–1.3%), whereas the number of rooms remained number of rooms is concerned, a drop can also be practically stable (–180 rooms/–0.1%) (G2.1.2b). Among observed in comparison with 2003 but is less marked the tourist regions, the supply, in terms of establish- than for the number of establishments (–2956 rooms/ ments, also declined in 11 of 13 regions between 2012 –2.1%). Among the tourist regions, two saw an increase and 2013. in supply, both for the number of establishments and However, despite this overall decline, two regions rooms surveyed. These were the region of Fribourg, registered an increase as far as the number of establish- which registered 13 additional establishments (+10.8%) ments and rooms was concerned. These were Graubünden, and 258 additional rooms (+13.0%), and the region of which registered 3 additional establishments (+0.5%) and Basel with an increase of 1 establishment (+0.5%) and 139 more rooms (+0.6%) and the Bern region. Three 980 rooms (+20.3%). Three other regions registered an other regions, despite a fall in the number of establish- increase in the number of rooms. They were the Zurich ments, saw an increase in the number of rooms. Firstly, region with 2042 additional units (+13.2%), Geneva Geneva showed an increase of 209 units (+2.3%). A simi- (+1200 rooms/+14.8%) and the Bern region (+250 rooms/ lar trend could be seen for the regions of Zurich and +4.5%). During this period, it was the Ticino region, Fribourg. Eastern Switzerland recorded the strongest however, that registered the greatest decline in the num- decline in the number of establishments (–15 units/–2.5%) ber of establishments (–103 units/–18.4%) and in the whereas the Lake Geneva region (Vaud) registered the number of rooms surveyed (–2184 units/–17.8%). greatest drop in terms of the number of rooms, with 181 fewer units (–1.8%).

4 Number of rooms/beds in establishments surveyed, on annual average

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Supply by tourist region in hotels and health establishments, change 2012–2013 G 2.1.2a

Switzerland Establishments surveyed Rooms surveyed Graubünden Eastern Switzerland Zurich Region Lucerne/Lake Lucerne Basel Region Bern Region Bernese Oberland Jura & Three-Lakes Lake Geneva Region (Vaud) Geneva Valais Ticino Fribourg Region

–20% –15% –10% –5% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%

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Supply by tourist region in hotels and health establishments, change 2012–2013 G 2.1.2b

–3% –2% –1% 0% 1% 2% 3%

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2.2 Demand in tourist accommodation As for supplementary accommodation, the trend for campsite occupancy experienced a decline in 2013. With 2.2.1 General trend in demand a total of 2.9 million overnight stays, demand showed a drop of 3.4% compared with 2012. This result was Over the past 20 years, the evolution in the total num- the fourth consecutive decline since 2009, i. e. a drop ber of overnight stays in hotels and health establish- of 21.6% over this period. As far as youth hostels were ments has been very diverse (G2.2.1). From the early concerned, the total number of overnight stays reg- nineties, demand began to lag and the number of over- istered in 2013 was 947,000 units, i. e. an increase of night stays gradually fell until 1996 when a total of 3.3% compared with 2012. 31 million overnight stays were recorded. From 1997, demand began to grow again until 2000 (35 million 2.2.2 Monthly change in demand overnight stays), then started to fall again, reaching 32.1 million overnight stays in 2003. After 20055, three In 2013, in the hotel sector, eight out of twelve months consecutive years of growth were observed and a total registered an increase in overnight stays. It is mainly the of 37.3 million overnight stays was reached in 2008, summer months which showed the greatest increases. which was the best result since 1990. However, this In fact, the summer period from June to August showed growth came to a halt the following year. 2009 was a a strong increase of 5.5% in the number of overnight year marked by the world economic crisis, and a strong stays, i. e. a growth of more than 600,000 units. This decline in demand was observed (–4.7% compared result represents almost two-thirds of the total increases with 2008). Despite a slight recovery in 2010 (+1.7%), in overnight stays in 2013. The month of August the number of overnight stays fell again in 2011 alone recorded an increase of 294,000 overnight stays (–2.0%) and in 2012 (–2.0%). In 2013, the number of (+7.6%). Apart from this period, the months of March overnight stays bounced back. In this year, the hotel (+150,000 overnight stays/+4.9%) and December industry recorded 35.6 million overnight stays, i. e. an (+75,000/+3.1%) also recorded large increases. The increase of 2.5% (+858,000 overnight stays) compared month of February, however, showed the greatest abso- with 2012. lute decline with 42,000 fewer overnight stays (–1.4%).

Overnight stays in hotels and health establishments 1993–2013 G 2.2.1

40 Foreigners 35 Swiss

in millions 15

1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2003* * Year 2004: no data available

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5 No results available for 2004

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With regard to supplementary accommodation, camp- 2.2.3 Change in domestic and foreign demand sites showed a marked decline of 14.4% (–113,000 over- Between 2009 and 2013, demand in the hotel sector night stays) during the first half of 2013, compared from Swiss guests was quite stable overall (G2.2.3a). with the same period of the previous year. The biggest After a year of decline in 2009 (–2.5% compared with decreases were recorded in the months of April 2008), the number of overnight stays generated by (–48,000 overnight stays/–37.6%) and June (–36,000/ domestic visitors began to grow again in 2010. That –11.2%). In contrast, the month of March showed year, a total of 15.8 million units was registered for these the greatest increase (+6200 overnight stays/+18.8%). guests, corresponding to an increase of 2.2%. But despite The negative trend of the first six months of the year a drop in overall demand, domestic demand resisted contrasted with the second six months which saw an fairly well in 2011 by posting only a slight decline of increase in the number of overnight stays (+13,000 over- 0.1%. In 2012, this decline intensified slightly (–0.4%) night stays/+0.6%). During this period, only the months but remained more moderate than the result for total of July (+100,000 overnight stays/+11.2%) and Decem- demand (–2.0%). In 2013, domestic demand recovered ber registered an increase (+1100 units/+5.3%). The and registered an increase of 1.3% (+199,000 over- other months of this half-year recorded declines of night stays). The 15.9 million overnight stays recorded between –43,000 overnight stays/–5.0% (August) and by Swiss guests during 2013 is even the best result –530 overnight stays/–4.8% (November). The youth since 1991. hostels recorded an increase in overnight stays of 3.7% (+15,000 units) for the first six months of 2013 compared with the same period in 2012. An increase was also observed during the second half of the year, representing an increase of 3.1% (+15,000 overnight stays). Most months of the year recorded increases of varying degrees ranging from +1500 (+1.5%) in June to +8500 overnight stays (+7.5%) in August. Nevertheless, two months registered declines, the greatest of which was observed in October (–3400 overnight stays/–4.1%).

Monthly variations in overnight stays by type of accommodation 2012–2013 G 2.2.2

20% Hotels and health 15% establishments 10% Youth hostels Campsites 5% 0% –5% –10% –15% –20% –25% –30% –35% –40%

Mai June July March April January August February October half-year December September November nd 1st half-year2

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For foreign visitors, the situation between 2009 and As for campsites, a fall in overnight stays was observed 2013 was characterised by several large drops in over- in 2013. This decline could be attributed to both domes- night stays. A distinct decline in overnight stays by these tic and foreign visitors. For Swiss visitors, the number visitors had already been observed in 2009. In fact, the of overnight stays reached a total of 1.7 million over- 20.2 million overnight stays registered by foreign visi- night stays, representing a decline of 3.6% compared tors that year represented a decline of 6.2% compared with 2012. Foreign visitors generated 1.2 million over- with 2008. As for domestic demand, foreign demand night stays which was a decrease of 3.1%. The situa- also increased in 2010 (+1.4%). However, a decline was tion differs somewhat for youth hostels in 2013. Foreign registered in 2011 (–3.5%) and in 2012 (–3.3%). Nev- guests, registering a total of 399,000 overnight stays, ertheless, within foreign demand, only overnight stays posted an increase of 5.0%. Swiss guests, for their part, for visitors from Europe saw a decline for these two posted 548,000 overnight stays, which corresponds to years. Visitors from other continents registered improved a growth of 2.2%. results. In 2013, foreign demand recovered. In fact, the 19.7 million overnight stays registered represent growth of 3.5% (+658,000 units) compared with the previous year.

Foreign and Swiss overnight stays in hotels and health establishments, 2008–2013 G 2.2.3a

25 Foreign Swiss 20

in millions 10

0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

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Share of overnight stays in the hotels and health establishments in 2013 by visitors’ residence G 2.2.3b

0.9% Switzerland 10.2% Europe (without Switzerland) 0.8% Africa 6.3% America Asia 44.6% Oceania

37.2%

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2.2.4 Change in demand from Europe downslide of 27.6%. Clients from the Netherlands also registered a decline in 2013 (–2.3%) and a marked In the hotel sector, the number of overnight stays by visi- decrease between 2008 and 2013 representing more tors from Europe has fallen steadily (G 2.2.4a) over recent than a third of overnight stays (–371,000 units/–34.3%). years. Visitors from this continent recorded 15.5 million With regard to campsites, European demand (95.7% overnight stays in 2009 (–6.5% compared with 2008). of foreign demand) posted 1.1 million overnight stays In 2010, although total demand increased, European in 2013, representing a fall of 3.2% compared with 2012. demand continued to fall (–2.0%). This decline became German visitors generated 435,000 overnight stays even more marked in 2011 with a 7.3% decrease. (a drop of 4.7% compared with 2012), representing the For 2012, the downslide in demand from European cus- greatest number of overnight stays from the European tomers continued (–7.7%). Between 2008 and 2012, continent as well as from all foreign countries of origin. there was a fall of 3.6 million overnight stays by Euro- As far as youth hostels were concerned, the European pean visitors, representing a relative decline of 21.6%. clientele generated 275,000 overnight stays in 2013, i. e. After these four years of strong decline, demand recov- a rise of 3.3% compared with 2012. Here too, German ered in 2013 with growth of 1.8% (+237,000 units) and visitors generated the greatest number of overnight with a total of 13.3 million overnight stays. stays from all European and foreign countries of origin Among three of the leading European countries of with 105,000 units. In comparison with 2012, however, origin (more than 700,000 overnight stays in 2013), a this clientele registered an increase in overnight stays similar trend in demand was observed to that seen for of 3.3%. the continent as a whole (G2.2.4b). Firstly, the United Kingdom, after four consecutive years of decline, registered an increase of 6.2% (+96,000 overnight stays) in 2013. France and Italy also recorded an increase (+2.4% and +0.9% respectively) in 2013 after several years of decline. Two countries, however, are an exception to this trend. Firstly, German visitors, who represent more than a third of European overnight stays (34.5%), registered a decline in 2013 of 52,000 overnight stays, i. e. a decline of 1.1%. This result was in keeping with a long series of consecutive decreases. Between 2008 and 2013, the number of overnight stays generated by these visitors saw a decrease of 1.7 million units, representing a

Overnight stays for European visitors in hotels and health establishments, 2008–2013 G 2.2.4a

8 in millions 6

0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

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Overnight stays for main European countries in hotels and health establishments, 2008–2013 G 2.2.4b

7 2008 2009 6 2010 2011 5 2012 4 2013

3 in millions

0 Germany United Kingdom France Italy Netherlands Other European countries

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2.2.4 Change in demand from Asia (623,000 overnight stays). On their side, Japanese guests registered a drop in 2013 (–3.6%) as did visitors Between 2009 and 2013, demand in the hotel sector from India (–1.5%). from Asian visitors increased greatly (G2.2.5a). The clientele from the Asian continent recorded After 2009, when the total of 2.2 million overnight stays 14,000 overnight stays on campsites in 2013, i. e. recorded by these visitors amounted to a decline of growth of 12.3% compared with 2012. Visitors from the 1.0% compared with 2008, demand from the Asian cli- Republic of Korea recorded the greatest number of entèle rose by annual rates of more than 10%. The overnight stays of countries from this continent with a number of overnight stays by these guests showed an total of 5700 units, an increase of 13.5% compared with increase of 16.7% in 2010 and of 13.4% in 2011. This the previous year. As far as youth hostels were con- positive trend continued in 2012 with an increase of cerned, total Asian demand was 71,000 overnight stays 11.8%. Growth remained strong in 2013 for this clientele in 2013, representing a growth of 22.5%. The leading which, with a total of 3.6 million overnight stays, regis- country of this continent in terms of overnight stays, tered a rise of 9.9%. In five years, the number of over- China (excluding Hong Kong) recorded 20,000 units, night stays generated by Asian visitors rose by just over i. e. an increase of 33.5% compared with 2012. 1.4 million units, representing growth of more than 60%. Among the main visiting countries from this continent (more than 450,000 overnight stays registered for each one in 2013), two countries stood out in 2013 with great increases compared with the previous year. Top of the group are visitors from China (excluding Hong Kong), first country of origin in terms of overnight stays, and whose number of overnight stays grew by 20.3% compared with 2012. The number of overnight stays by this clientele rose from 214,000 units recorded in 2008 to 894,000 for 2013, i. e. an increase of 317.2%. Visitors from the Gulf countries, for their part, registered an increase of 20.1% in 2013. After a slight decrease in their overnight stays in 2011 (–1.1%), this clientele then saw the number of its overnight stays grow strongly until 2013 (+48.9%), showing the best results ever achieved

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Overnight stays for Asian guests in hotels and health establishments, 2008–2013 G 2.2.5a

4,0

3,5

3,0

2,5

2,0

in millions 1,5

1,0

0,5

0,0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

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Overnight stays for main Asian countries in hotels and health establishments, 2008–2013 G 2.2.5b

1,2 2008 2009 1,0 2010 2011 0,8 2012 2013 0,6 in millions 0,4

0,2

0,0 China Gulf states Japan India Other Asian (without Hongkong) countries

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2.2.6 Change in demand from America, Africa In the campsites, the clientele from the American and Oceania continent generated 9800 overnight stays in 2013, i. e. a decline of 8.9% compared with 2012. The main con- After falling in 2009 (–8.3% compared with 2008), a tributors to the demand from this continent are visitors continuing annual rise in overnight stays was observed from the United States who posted a total of 5900 over- until 2013 for visitors from the American continent night stays (–1.2%). Visitors from Oceania registered a (G2.2.6a). This growth amounted to 17.3% between total of 25,000 overnight stays (–2.6%). As far as visi- 2009 and 2013. For 2013 the number of overnight stays tors from the African continent were concerned, they generated was 2.2 million (+3.7% compared with 2012). registered 715 overnight stays, representing a decline of Among the leading countries of origin from the American 15.0%. With regard to the youth hostels, visitors from continent (more than 200,000 overnight stays in 2013), the American continent registered 37,000 overnight stays visitors from the United States, who constituted the (–8.9%). The clientele from the United States also gener- greater part of the demand from this continent with ates the continent’s most overnight stays in this type of more than 70% of overnight stays generated 1.6 million accommodation. It posted 19,000 overnight stays, rep- overnight stays in 2013, i. e. growth of 4.5% compared resenting a 12.2% drop compared with 2012. Visitors with 2012 (G2.2.6b). Demand from Canadian visitors from Oceania posted 8600 overnight stays (–0.2%) and totalled 230,000 units in 2013, i. e. a slight dip (–0.6%) those from Africa 7000 units (+8.6%). compared with 2012, whereas Brazilian visitors registered 206,000 overnight stays, an increase of 2.5%. Visitors from the African continent registered a decline of 3.3% in 2013. As far as visitors from Oceania were concerned, they registered an increase of 8.3% in 2013.

Overnight stays for guests from America, Africa and Oceania in hotels and health establishments, 2008–2013 G 2.2.6a

2,5 2008 2009 2,0 2010 2011 2012 1,5 2013

in millions 1,0

0,5

0,0 America Africa Oceania

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Overnight stays for main American countries in hotels and health establishments, 2008–2013 G 2.2.6b

1,8 2008 1,6 2009 2010 1,4 2011 1,2 2012 2013 1,0

0,8 in millions 0,6

0,4

0,2

0,0 United States of America Canada Brazil Other countries of America

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2.2.7 Change in demand by tourist region (+7.9%). This was followed by the region of Zurich with 117,000 more units (+3.2%). Ticino showed the Eleven of the thirteen tourist regions in Switzerland greatest absolute increase for domestic visitors, i. e. an saw their number of overnight stays in the hotel sec- increase of 98,000 overnight stays (+7.3%). This was tor increase in 2013 compared with the previous year followed by the Lake Geneva region (Vaud) where an (G2.2.7). Among these regions, the largest absolute increase of 78,000 units was observed (+7.7%). Besides increase was observed in the Bernese Oberland where these 10 regions, only Eastern Switzerland saw a drop in demand recorded a growth of 161,000 overnight stays, domestic (–0.1%) and foreign (–0.6%) demand. Lastly, i. e. a rise of 4.6%. The Zurich and Lake Geneva regions Valais and the Lucerne/Lake Lucerne region showed a (Vaud) also showed a rise in demand, with increases of decline only for Swiss visitors (–5.4% and –0.2% respec- 150,000 (+2.8%) and 147,000 overnight stays (+6.0%) tively). respectively. As far as Ticino was concerned, its over- As far as the distribution of Swiss/foreign demand night stays rose by 105,000 units, corresponding to a in the hotel sector is concerned, some tourist regions growth of 4.6%. Graubünden generated 97,000 million also showed different characteristics. In 2013 domestic overnight stays (+1.9%). Only two regions registered visitors formed the greater part of the clientele in seven a decline in demand, of which Valais posted the great- tourist regions. The biggest shares could be observed est absolute decline with 98,000 fewer overnight stays in the Fribourg and Eastern Switzerland regions with a (–2.5%). share of more than 60% of the total demand (62.0% At national level, both domestic and foreign demand and 61.4% respectively). For the foreign clientele, the registered an increase in 2013 compared with the previ- largest shares were shown in Geneva and in the Zurich ous year. This trend was observed in ten tourist regions. region, where this clientele represented 80.8% and Among these regions, for foreign visitors the Bernese 69.8% respectively of the total demand. Oberland registered the largest absolute increase of all tourist regions with 151,000 additional overnight stays

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In the camping sector, Ticino was the tourist region stays in 2013, i. e. 147,000 units. This result corresponds generating the greatest number of overnight stays to an increase of 3.2% compared with 2012. This was in 2013, with 723,000 overnight stays recorded. How- followed by the Zurich region which registered a total of ever, this result corresponds to a fall of 6.5% compared 123,000 overnight stays (+2.7%). with 2012. This is followed by Valais with a total of 406,000 overnight stays (–1.3%). For youth hostels, Graubünden recorded the greatest number of overnight

Overnight stays in hotels and health establishments by tourist region, 2009–2013 (1/2) G 2.2.7

7 Foreigners Swiss 6

3 in millions

0 9 9 9 9 9 9 20 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 20 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 20 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 20 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 20 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 20 0 2010 2011 2012 2013

Zurich Bernese Lucerne/ Region Graubünden Valais Oberland Lake Lucerne Geneva

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Overnight stays in hotels and health establishments by tourist region, 2009–2013 (2/2) G 2.2.7

7 Foreigners Swiss 6

3 in millions

0 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 20 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 20 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 20 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 20 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 20 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 20 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 20 0 2010 2011 2012 2013

Lake Geneva Eastern Basel Bern Jura & Fribourg Region (Vaud) Ticino Switzerland Region Region Three-Lakes Region

Source: FSO – Tourist accommodation statistics © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

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2.3 Length of stay the tourist seasons are concerned, the length of stay also varied between the winter season6 and the sum- In 2013, visitors stayed an average of 2.1 nights in hotels mer one, with 2.3 nights and 2 nights respectively and health establishments in Switzerland (G2.3). This at national level. Once again, the mountain regions duration was, however, longer for foreign visitors with showed the greatest seasonal variations. The most 2.2 nights than for Swiss visitors with 2 nights. Over marked difference can be observed in Valais, where the past 20 years, the length of stay at nationwide level visitors stayed for 3.2 nights in the winter season and has gradually decreased. In 1993, it was 2.9 nights with only 2.1 nights in summer. This was followed by Swiss visitors staying 3 nights and foreign visitors 2.8. Graubünden (3.4 nights/2.5 nights). Only Ticino regis- At the level of tourist regions, the mountain tered a longer stay in summer compared with winter, regions recorded the longest lengths of stay in 2013. i. e. 2.2 nights in summer and 2.1 nights in winter. Graubünden was in first position with an average In the supplementary accommodation sector, the length of stay of 2.9 nights. This was followed by Valais average duration of stays on campsites in Switzerland (2.6 nights) and the Bernese Oberland (2.2 nights). amounted to 3.2 nights in 2013. For Swiss visitors it Ticino also recorded an average length of stay of was 3.4 nights, whereas foreign visitors registered 2.2 nights. In contrast, the shortest length of stay was an average stay of 2.9 nights. Ticino registered the observed in the region of Fribourg (1.6 nights). Just as longest average length of stay with 4.2 nights. In con- at national level, the length of stay is longer for foreign trast, the shortest stay was observed in the region of clientele than it is for domestic guests in almost all Bern with 2.2 nights. As for the average length of stay the tourist regions with the exception of Lucerne/ in youth hostels, this was 2 nights in 2013. This length Lake Lucerne (1.8 nights for foreign and Swiss visitors) of stay is identical for Swiss guests whereas for foreign and Ticino (2.1 nights for foreign and 2.2 nights for visitors it is 1.9 nights. Among the tourist regions, Swiss visitors). The greatest differences were observed Graubünden recorded the longest stay with 2.6 nights. in Graubünden where foreign visitors stayed for an The shortest stay was registered in the region of Bern average of 3.5 nights whereas Swiss visitors stayed for with 1.6 nights. 2.6 nights and in Valais (3 nights/2.3 nights). As far as

Duration of stay in hotels and health establishments in 2013 G 2.3

4,0 Swiss 3,5 Foreigners Total 3,0

2,5

2,0 Nights 1,5

1,0

0,5

0,0

Valais Ticino Geneva

SwitzerlandGraubünden Basel RegionBern Region Zurich Region Fribourg Region Bernese Oberland Eastern Switzerland Jura & Three-Lakes Lucerne/Lake Lucerne

Lake Geneva Region (Vaud)

Source: FSO – Tourist accommodation statistics © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

6 winter tourist season: November 2012 to April 2013, summer tourist season: May 2013 to October 2013

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2.4 Room occupancy rate increases between the two years were observed in the Lake Geneva region (Vaud) (2012: 51.4%; 2013: 54.0%) In 2013, the net room occupancy rate7 in hotels and in the Bernese Oberland (2012: 51.0%; 2013: 53.3%) health establishments was 51.6% (50.5% in 2012) as well as in the Fribourg region (2012: 39.1%; 2013: nationally (G 2.4). However, this rate varied considerably 41.4%). Only Valais saw its rate decline (2012: 48.7%; depending on the tourist region. The highest rates 2013: 48.6%). for 2013 were registered in city regions, namely Geneva with 63.8%, the Zurich region (62.0%) and in the Basel region (54.9%). The region of Eastern Switzerland registered the lowest rate with 38.0%. Compared with 2012, almost all tourist regions, twelve out of thirteen, saw a rise in their net room occupancy rates. The greatest

Net room occupancy rate in hotels and health establishments 2009–2013 G 2.4

70% 2009 2010 60% 2011 2012 50% 2013 40%

30%

20%

10%

Valais Ticino Geneva SwitzerlandGraubünden Bern Region Zurich Region Basel Region Fribourg Region Bernese Oberland Eastern Switzerland Jura & Three-Lakes Lucerne/Lake Lucerne Lake Geneva Region (Vaud)

Source: FSO – Tourist accommodation statistics © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

7 Number of occupied rooms divided by the total net room capacity of the period under review, as a percentage. (The net room capacity is the number of available rooms of an establishment during the month under review, multiplied by the number of days this establishment was open during that month).

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2.5 Change in demand in the countries At European level, the number of overnight stays neighbouring Switzerland generated by non-residents grew whereas those for residents declined (+6.5 and –0.7% respectively, com- When compared with the European results8 (EU28) pared with 2012). This trend was also evident in France, for 2013, the hotel sector in Switzerland experienced a Italy and Austria. Following the example of Switzerland, similar trend in terms of demand (G2.5). As was the case Germany recorded a rise in domestic demand (+1.0%) in Switzerland (+2.5%), the total number of overnight as well as an increase in foreign demand (+5.0%). stays recorded in 2013 at EU28 level increased compared with 2012 (+2.8%). As far as the neighbouring countries were concerned9, Germany (+1.9%), Austria (+0.8%) and Italy (+0.5%) registered increases. France, for its part, experienced a modest decrease (–0.3%).

Change in overnight stays 2012–2013 in hotels and similar establishments, by countries G 2.5

8% Overnight stays by residents Overnight stays by non-residents 6% Total overnight stays

–2%

–4% EU28 Germany France Italy Austria Switzerland

Sources: FSO – Tourist accommodation statistics, Eurostat © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

8 ue28: Source. Eurostat. Results based on estimates for 2012 and 2013 9 Source: Eurostat Germany: results based on final data for 2012 and 2013 France: results based on final data for 2012 and 2013 Italy: results based on final data for 2012 and 2013 Austria: results based on final data for 2012 and 2013

2014 FSO Swiss tourism statistics 2013 19 Travel behaviour of the Swiss population in 2012

3 Travel behaviour of the Swiss population in 2012

20.3 million: the total number of trips with overnight 3.1 Trips with overnight stays stays undertaken by the Swiss population1 in 2012. The destination of 7.4 million of these trips was in 86.5% of the Swiss population undertook at least one Switzerland, whereas the remainder, some 12.9 million trip with one or more overnight stays away from home trips, was undertaken abroad. in 2012. On a national average, each person carried out Furthermore, 71.7 million day trips were recorded, 2.8 trips with overnight stays during 2012, of which 1.0 of which 88% were made within Switzerland. was in Switzerland (G3.1). The frequency of these trips is roughly the same for both sexes. People aged 25 to 44 travelled the most, with 3.3 trips on annual average compared with 1.9 for people aged 65 and more.

Number of trips with overnight stays per person in 2012 Resident population aged 6 and over G 3.1

Total In Switzerland Abroad Men

Women

6–14 year olds

15–24 year olds

25–44 year olds

45–64 year olds

65 year olds or more

German-speaking Switzerland

French-speaking Switzerland

Italian-speaking Switzerland

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5

Source: FSO – Travel behaviour © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

1 permanent resident population aged 6 and older (7,215,982 persons)

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3.1.1 Travel destinations 3.1.2 Duration of trips

Of the 20.3 million trips with overnight stays registered Trips with a destination abroad last longer than trips in 2012, 36% had a Swiss destination and 64% a desti- within Switzerland. In 2012, trips of 4 overnight stays or nation abroad (G3.1.1). 40% of the trips were to neigh- more represented 65% of trips abroad and only 38% of bouring countries, in particular Germany (15%), Italy domestic trips (G3.1.2). In contrast, the share of those (10%) and France (10%). 16% of trips were made to with only one overnight stay was 28% in Switzerland other European countries and 8% outside of Europe. and 9% abroad.

Trips with overnight stays by destination in 2012 Resident population aged 6 and over G 3.1.1

In millions

Switzerland

Germany

Italy

France

Austria

South-East Europe1

South-West Europe2

Rest of Europe

Rest of world

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 Greece, Turkey, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Albania, Slovenia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Rumania, Bulgaria, Macedonia 2 Spain, Portugal, Andorra, Gibraltar

Source: FSO – Travel behaviour © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

Trips with overnight stays by trip duration in 2012 Resident population aged 6 and over G 3.1.2

In millions In Swizterland 1 overnight stay Abroad

2 overnight stays

3 overnight stays

4–7 overnight stays

8–14 overnight stays

More than 14 overnight stays

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Source: FSO – Travel behaviour © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

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3.1.3 Accommodation 3.1.4 Main means of transport

Hotel accommodation is the most popular choice for In Switzerland, overland public transport is used for 34% trips abroad of short and long duration, accounting for of trips of short duration but only for 23% of longer trips 68% and 46% respectively of accommodation (G3.1.3) (G3.1.4). 15% of short duration trips abroad were made Although hotel accommodation also comes first for trips by overland public transport, compared with 9% of trips in Switzerland of up to 3 overnight stays (40%), sup- of 4 or more overnight stays. plementary accommodation is preferred for longer trips Motorised private transport is the means of trans- of 4 overnight stays or more (38%). Staying with friends port most used for trips of 1 to 3 overnight stays, both or family is also popular for short trips in Switzerland for those taking place in Switzerland (62%) and those (30%), whereas it accounts for only 10% of longer trips. abroad (48%). With regard to trips of 4 overnight stays or more, motorised private transport is also preferred for long trips within Switzerland (73%), whereas the plane is most frequently used for long trips abroad (45%).

Trips with overnight stays by accommodation type in 2012 Resident population aged 6 and over G 3.1.3

100% Other 90% Own holiday home, holiday home free of charge 80% Visiting friends and relatives 70% Supplementary 60% accommodation Hotels and health 50% establishments 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% In Switzerland In Switzerland Abroad Abroad 1–3 overnight stays 4 overnight stays or more 1–3 overnight stays 4 overnight stays or more

Source: FSO – Travel behaviour © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

Trips with overnight stays by main means of transport in 2012 Resident population aged 6 and over G 3.1.4

100% Other 90% Aeroplane 80% Overland public transport Individual motorised transport 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% In Switzerland In Switzerland Abroad Abroad 1–3 overnight stays 4 overnight stays or more 1–3 overnight stays 4 overnight stays or more

Source: FSO – Travel behaviour © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

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3.2 Day trips The purpose of 48% of day trips in 2012 was leisure and recreation (G3.2). A further 22% of day trips were In addition to trips with overnight stays, data on day made for visiting family and friends and roughly a quar- trips were also collected. The resident population aged ter were for the purpose of other activities such as 6 years and over made 71.7 million such trips in 2012, shopping, practising a sport or participating in a cultural i. e. an average of 9.9 trips per person. event. Business trips represented 6% of day trips. The linguistic regions show differences with regard to the appeal of these trips: residents of German-speaking Switzerland made an average of 11.5 day trips compared with 10.0 for those living in Italian-speaking Switzerland and 5.3 for those living in French-speaking Switzerland.

Day trips by trip purpose in 2012 Resident population aged 6 and over G 3.2

In millions

Leisure, recreation and holidays

Visiting friends and relatives

Business purpose

Other

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35

Source: FSO – Travel behaviour © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

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3.3 General trend As was the case for trips with overnight stays, day trips made by people aged 15 and older also declined in Having experienced a downward trend, the number of comparison with the first survey. With 73 million in 1998 trips with overnight stays made by the resident popu- – peaking at 87 million in 2003 – the number of day trips lation aged 15 and older has risen again (G3.3a). Trips fell to 65 million in 2012. When considered per person, abroad with 1 to 3 overnight stays became increasingly the number of day trips declined from 14.8 in 2003 to popular in 2012 and represented 23% of trips. In 2011, 9.9 in 2012 (G3.3b). this percentage was only 18%. In comparison with the early years of the survey, the number of trips in Switzerland with only 1 to 3 overnight stays has declined (by 33% compared with 2008 and by 42% compared with 1998). On the other hand, trips with 4 or more overnight stays have gained ground and in 2012 had the largest share of trips (42%), a share which was only 31% in 2008 and 29% in 1998.

Trips with overnight stays per person, 1998–2012 Resident population aged 15 and over G 3.3a

4.0 Abroad – 4 overnight stays or more 3.5 Abroad – 3.0 1–3 overnight stays In Switzerland – 2.5 4 overnight stays or more In Switzerland – 2.0 1–3 overnight stays

1.5

1.0

0.5

0.0 1998 2003 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Source: FSO – Travel behaviour © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

Day trips per person, 1998–2012 Resident population aged 15 and over G 3.3b

0 1998 2003 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Source: FSO – Travel behaviour © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

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4 Annual Indicators of the Tourism Satellite Accounts

The annual indicators of the tourism satellite accounts 4.1 Gross value added by tourism are a reference value for the measure of the economic influence of tourism in Switzerland. Specifically this influ- The growth in gross value added by tourism was very ence is measured in terms of tourism’s gross value added, slight between 2010 and 2012 (+0.4%). Gross value tourism demand and jobs in tourism. A distinction is added in the economy as a whole grew more than eight made between two product categories: tourism-specific times that amount in the same period (+3.4%). Gross and non-tourism-specific products. A product is consid- value added by tourism is composed of the two product ered to be tourism-specific if it meets at least one of the categories tourism-specific and non-tourism specific following criteria: products. Tourism specific products account for 97.0% of the total gross value added by tourism. The value – The tourism consumption constitutes a substantial added generated by tourism-related products is also share of the total consumption of the product, such posted in the category “tourism-specific products”. The as is the case for accommodation; share of value added in the total economy’s value added – The tourism consumption of the product constitutes that is generated by tourism-related products was 22.5% a substantial share of the total tourism consumption, in 2010, 22.7% in 2011 and 22.9% in 2012. Non-tour- such as is the case for passenger transport; ism specific products created some 3.0% of gross value Tourism-specific products are also sub-divided into added by tourism. The percentages for the years from tourism-characteristic and tourism-related products. 2010 to 2012 were 3.0%, 2.9% and 2.9% respectively. Tourism-characteristic products are essential to the sat- It is worth noting that the latter products’ shares of value isfaction of tourism needs or can be produced only to added by tourism were practically stable during the past a limited extent beyond the scope of tourism. Tourism three years. -connected products play an important role in the satisfaction of tourism needs. Examples in Switzerland are health care or retail trade. Despite consumption by tourists, non-tourism-specific products are not exclusively for the satisfaction of tourism needs.

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Gross value added by tourism, by products, 2010 to 2012, in CHF million G 4.1

4500

4000

3500

3000

2500

2000

1500

1000

500

0 Accommodation Food and Transport Travel agency, Culture Sport and Miscel- beverage services tour operator entertainment laneous serving and tourist services services guide services A.2 Tourism- related A.1 Tourism-characteristic products products B. Non tourism- specific A. Tourism-specific products products 2010 2011 2012

2012: Provisional values

Source: FSO – Indicators of the tourism satellite account © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

A rise in value added of 1.4% was registered for 4.2 Tourism demand “Accommodation” in 2011 whereas in 2012 a negative trend (–0.5%) was observed. However, a decline in the Tourism demand is the total expenditure on products value added was felt more strongly in the product “Food or services consumed by tourists. This includes both and beverage serving services” (2011: –2.3%, 2012: expenditure by tourists as well as that by third parties –2.0%). An upward trend in “Passenger transport ser- on behalf of tourists. vices” continued from 2010 until 2012 (2011: +3.8% The indicators of the last three years show that on and 2012: +3.4%). The product “Travel agency, tour average, 65.0% of tourism demand consisted of tourism operator and tourist guide services” registered negative characteristic products (2010: 64.6%, 2011: 64.8%, growth in value added (2011: –2.3% and 2012: –2.7%). 2012: 65.6%). Accordingly, tourism characteristic prod- The tourism satellite account’s annual indicators also ucts carry a large weight in the total tourism demand show a strong decline in value added for the product (G4.2). From 2010 to 2012, the demand for tourism “Culture services” (2011: –2.1% and 2012: –6.3%). As characteristic products increased (2011: +1.6% and the product “Cultural services” has a relatively low share 2012: +1.6%). Nevertheless, growth in the total tourism in the overall gross value added by tourism, the strong demand in 2012 slowed down considerably in compari- decline of this product did not have a great effect on the son with the previous year (2011: +1.3%, 2012: +0.3%). total gross value added by tourism. A negative result in the total gross value added by tourism was avoided thanks to the strong increase in the product “Passenger transport services” and in tourism-related products.

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Tourism demand, by products, 2010–2012, in CHF million G 4.2

8000

7000

6000

5000

4000

3000

2000

1000

2010 2011 2012

2012: Provisional values

Source: FSO – Indicators of the tourism satellite account © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

While the tourism demand for accommodation 4.3 Tourism employment declined slightly (–0.3%) in 2011, the demand for food and beverage serving services (+2.8%) rose twice as The total volume of tourism employment in 2012 corre- much as the average growth in total tourism demand. sponded to 146,259 full-time equivalents. This corre- In 2012, the two products Accommodation (–1.4%) sponds to a share of 4.0% in employment in the econ- and food and beverage serving services (–3.0%) both omy as a whole. Following a decline (–0.6%) in 2011, showed negative growth. The largest growth rate tourism employment increased in 2012 (+1.1%). Because in 2011 was registered by Passenger transport services accommodation and food and beverage serving services (+3.1%). With the exception of cableways (+0.4%), are labour intensive products, they are particularly tourism demand for all sub-products of Passenger trans- important to employment in tourism. While employment port services rose more than 2.0% in 2011. The positive in accommodation (–3.5%) and food and beverage trend in tourism demand for the product Passenger serving services (–3.5%) fell in 2011, it rose very slightly transport services grew further in 2012 (+5.8%). The in these categories in 2012 (Accommodation (+0.1%)). higher demand for Passenger transport services was in High growth in the number of jobs in Passenger transport particular attributable to an increase in air transport services (2011: +4.6%, 2012: +5.5%) and Travel agency, (+8.8%). The product Travel agency, tour operator and tour operator and tourist guide services (2011: +4.6%, tourist guide services also registered a remarkable 2012: +2.7%) meant that a negative result for overall increase (+5.1%). employment in tourism could be averted.

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Tourism employment, by products, 2010-2012, in full-time equivalents G 4.3

40 000

35 000

30 000

25 000

20 000

15 000

10 000

5 000

2010 2011 2012

2012: Provisional values

Source: FSO – Indicators of the tourism satellite account © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

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5 Economic indicators

This chapter presents indicators providing a certain Over the last 10 years, Switzerland’s GDP expressed amount of economic context to the findings of the tou- in real terms (constant prices) has evolved in a similar rism statistics. From an economic perspective, the choice manner to that of the EU28 (G5.1). There were, how- of these indicators is restricted to important general topics. ever, certain aspects that set Switzerland apart during this period. In 2003, Swiss GDP registered a stable result (no relative change) whereas that of the EU28 5.1 Gross domestic product in real terms recorded growth of 1.5%. It was also observed that between 2005 and 2008, Swiss GDP grew at a faster Gross domestic product (GDP) measures a national rate than the EU28 GDP and that the decline in 2009 economy’s performance during one year. It measures the was less marked for Switzerland. From 2010, growth value of the goods and services produced in the rele- was on the agenda again and Switzerland also showed vant country, provided that they are not used to produce stronger growth than the EU28 countries. This situa- other goods and services. In other words, it defines the tion continued until 2011. Whereas the EU28 showed sum of the value added. GDP is calculated based on cur- a decline in GDP of 0.4% in 2012, Switzerland showed rent prices, as well as on constant prices for a given year. growth of 1.1%. Lastly, Switzerland’s GDP rose by 1.9% Using constant prices, real economic development is in 2013 while that of the EU28 registered a very slight represented without taking into account price changes. increase of 0.1%.

Real gross domestic product growth rate G 5.1

5% Switzerland 4% European Union (EU28) 3% Germany 2% France Italy 1% Austria 0% –1% –2% –3% –4% –5% –6% 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Source: FSO – National accounts, Eurostat © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

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5.2 Consumer confidence index 5.3 Household final consumption expenditure The consumer confidence index measures the purchasing intentions of private households. This survey is car- Household consumption expenditure is all the expen- ried out every quarter (January, April, July and October) diture households devote to purchasing consumer goods among some 1200 households who are asked to give and services3 in Switzerland. Household final consump- their subjective assessment of topics1 such as the general tion is therefore the value of goods and services used to economic situation, their budget situation and even meet human needs directly. If a comparison is made for job security. The consumer confidence index has had Switzerland between the total household consumption contrasting fortunes during the last 10 years. From expenditure and that assigned specifically to the restau- January 2003 to October 2005, negative values were rant and hotel sector, the expenditure in this sector has, observed (G5.2). However, a reversal of this trend was overall, seen more significant fluctuation of its annual evident between January 2006 and April 2008. In fact, variations between 2002 and 2012, with the exception all the results during this period showed positive values. of 2008 and 2011 (G5.3a). Whereas the trend for total After this, it was not until July 2010 (or April 2010 for household consumption expenditure showed not a sin- the new index2) that positive values were seen again. gle negative result during this period, the restaurant and Nevertheless, from July 2011 (or April 2011 for the new hotel sector showed seven in total. index) negative values were again registered and this trend continued until the end of 2013, although the decline for 2013 was less marked than that for the pre vious years.

Consumer confidence index G 5.2

30 Old index 20 New index

–10

Points –20

–30

–40

–50

–60 January January January January January January January January January January January 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Source: Seco © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

1 For more details on the questions asked in this survey: www.seco.admin.ch  Topics  Economic situation  Consumer sentiment 2 From the second quarter 2007, SECO amended its questionnaire to 3 Charges, taxes, donations, remittances and other disbursements are not improve the Swiss index's compatibility with European indices. included.

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At EU28 level, household consumption expenditure the household expenditure in Switzerland in this sector in the restaurant and hotel sector experienced a drop posted results which varied in an opposite manner to in 2008 (–1.8%) and 2009 (–5.1%) (G5.3b). From 2010, those seen in the EU28, with the exception of 2008 a positive result was again observed (+1.1%) and this when a decline was observed in both Switzerland and trend continued in 2011 (+1.1%). In 2012, however, a the EU28. new decline was recorded (–1.0%). By comparison,

Household consumption expenditure in Switzerland G 5.3a

Variation compared with previous year, at previous year's prices 8% Total consumption expenditure 6% Restaurant and hotel 4% expenditure

–2%

–4%

–6%

–8% 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Source: FSO – National accounts, Eurostat © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

Hotel and restaurant expenditure in European comparison G 5.3b

Variation compared with previous year, at previous year’s prices 6% 2008 2009 4% 2010 2011 2% 2012

–2%

–4%

–6% Switzerland European Union Germany France Italy Austria (EU28)

Source: Eurostat © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

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5.4 Swiss consumer price index 5.5 Harmonised index of consumer prices

The consumer price index (CPI) measures the change in The harmonised index of consumer prices (HIPC) is an the price of a shopping basket of representative goods indicator calculated according to a harmonised method and services for private household consumption. It is used at EU and EFTA level4, allowing a comparison of used to measure the variation in private households’ inflation at international level. Compared with the EU28, purchasing power. During the last 10 years, the prices in inflation in the restaurant and hotel sector was weaker the restaurant and hotel sector have seen a larger rise in Switzerland (G5.5). Overall, this situation was also than that of the CPI (G5.4). One particular feature of observed when comparing price increases in this sector the years 2009, 2012 and 2013 was that there were in Switzerland with that of the neighbouring countries. contrasting variations between the prices for all goods and services, which were declining, and those for restaurants and hotels, which were increasing.

Swiss Consumer Price Index G 5.4

Variation compared with previous year 3,0% Total index 2,5% Restaurants and hotels

2,0%

1,5%

1,0%

0,5%

0,0%

-0,5%

-1,0% 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Source: FSO – Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

Harmonised index of consumer prices: restaurants and hotels G 5.5

Variation compared with previous year 7% 2009 2010 6% 2011 5% 2012 2013 4%

0% Switzerland European Union Germany France Italy Austria (EU28)

Source: Eurostat © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

4 european Free Trade Association. The current members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

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5.6 Price level index in international 5.7 Exchange rate comparison The exchange rate expresses the rate at which one The comparative price level index makes it possible to currency is exchanged for another. Over the last decade, compare differences in the prices of goods or services the value of the Swiss franc has risen noticeably against between countries, while eliminating the impact of the most important currencies. In 10 years, sterling exchange rates. In 2013, the price level in Switzerland in has lost 34.0% of its value against the Swiss franc, the the restaurant and hotel sector was 52.3% higher than US dollar 30.9%, the euro 19.1% and the yen 18.2% that in the EU28 (G 5.6). With the exception of Germany (G5.7). This rise in the Swiss franc’s value has resulted (97.5%), the countries neighbouring Switzerland also in an increase in prices for identical services for foreign registered a higher price level than that in the EU28 in customers. this sector, but at a lower level than that of Switzerland. The differences for these countries, when compared to the EU28, ranged between 6.0% for Austria and 11.2% for France.

Price level index in restaurants and hotels in 2013 G 5.6

European Union (EU28)=100 160

140

120

100

0 Switzerland Germany France Italy Austria

Source: Eurostat © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

Change in exchange rates G 5.7

Annual average values 2003–2013 2,6 1 Euro (EUR) 1 Pound sterling (GBP) 2,4 1 Dollar (USD) 2,2 100 Yen (JPY)

2,0

1,8

CHF 1,6 –34.0% 1,4 –19.1% 1,2

1,0 –18.2% –30.9% 0,8 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Source: Swiss National Bank © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

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6 General observations

6.1 Surveys 6.1.2 Methodological observations on campsites The methodology used for the campsite statistics was 6.1.1 Tourist accommodation statistics revised in 2010. Between 2005 and 2009, the statistic The need for statistics on foreign visitors is not new. included campsites whose main activity conformed to As early as 1851, surveys covering the number of tour- the description “camping grounds” in the Business and ists visiting Switzerland during the high season were Enterprise Register (BER) and where the weekly period planned. However, the task was postponed up to and of work was at least 20 hours. From 2010 the criteria of including 1933 and left to local and private organisa- a minimum working week no longer applies and the sta- tions. On 1 November 1934, Switzerland finally set up tistic includes all campsites mentioned in the Business its national tourism statistics covering all hotel busi- and Enterprise Register. Due to this modification, the nesses that had at least two beds for guests. These sta- results published on the basis of the new methodology tistics were compiled continuously until 2003. In May cannot be compared with those published for the years 2003, following budget cuts by the Federal Council, from 2005 to 2009. The results for the years 2008 and the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) announced its deci- 2009 have, however, been recalculated to enable a com- sion to discontinue the tourism accommodation statistics parison over several years. The data collection for the at the end of that year. At the same time, the FSO said campsite statistic is a comprehensive survey. Weighting that it was open to offers of collaboration and funding in is only made for missing responses. order to complement its activities. The cantons, regions and tourism associations joined together to reintroduce 6.1.3 Travel behaviour of the Swiss population these statistics on a co-funded basis. This solution, coor- The survey on the travel behaviour of the Swiss resident dinated by the Swiss Tourism Federation (STF), ena- population was first carried out in 1989. In 1998 and bled the reintroduction to take place on 1 January 2005. 2003, the survey was repeated in a modified format and However, the previous format of the statistics had to be since 2008 has been introduced as a continuous survey revised as it no longer met the needs and expectations in this format. In 2012, approximately 2200 Swiss resi- of all those concerned. The decision was made to invest dents aged 6 and older were randomly selected and in a completely new solution which would be more effi- interviewed on the telephone about their personal travel cient and accessible. The production process and infor- behaviour in the previous months. Previously, only per- mation technology used have been reconsidered, but the sons aged 15 years and older were interviewed. The former statistical survey remains as a reference model. questions are about travel destinations, type of accom- The aim of the new survey is to produce improved sta- modation, means of transport used, organisation of the tistics as far as content is concerned and to simplify and trip, the number of overnight stays and expenditure. modernise the format and process. In accordance with A trip is defined as travel that is not part of daily the mandate negotiated with the institutions concerned, mobility, during which a person leaves his or her usual the aims of the survey closely resemble those of the old environment for at least three hours (day trip) up to statistics. In practical terms, the aim is to obtain monthly, a maximum of 365 days (trip with overnight stays). comprehensive data from both the demand side and the Changes in location in connection with activities that supply side. take place on a regular and repetitive basis (once or several times a week) are not included.

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6.1.4 Methodological observations on the monetary 6.1.5 Dissemination of data tourism statistics For hotel accommodation (hotels and health establish- In recent years, the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) has ments), provisional figures are disseminated in the form produced monetary statistics for tourism, in collaboration of a monthly press release and also published online with the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)1. 25 working days after the month under review. The press Whereas the Tourism Satellite Account, TSA, presents release covering the month of December also features the basic summary statistic for measuring the economic final figures for the year that has just finished. Data on impact of tourism, the TSA’s indicators make it possible campsites and youth hostels (supplementary accommo- to calculate quickly and in simple form, initial estimates dation) are published in an annual press release as well as of the aggregates2 for the main products of tourism. on the FSO website. The survey on the travel behaviour The tourism satellite account only deals with direct of the Swiss population is carried out over a whole year value added and not with so-called indirect value added. and the results are published annually. The tourism satel- Value added is the gross production value less interme- lite account’s annual indicators are published once a year. diate consumption. Direct value added is the value added generated during the production of products which are used directly in tourism (e. g. tourist use of cable cars 6.2 Symbols used in the charts and other aerial tramway systems). Indirect added value, in contrast, measures the added value generated by the () figure not indicated due to lack of statistical production of goods and services necessary in order to reliability obtain tourist products (e. g. the production of cables (e) figure based on estimated data used for cable cars). (d) figure based on definitive data (p) figure based on provisional data ... figure not indicated due to lack of relevance or availability x figure not indicated due to data protection

Due to rounding up or down, totals may differ from the absolute figures indicated in the tables and charts and may not add up to 100%.

1 Cf. Swiss tourism satellite account, 2001 and 2005 The Swiss system of tourism satellite accounts as well as the annual indicators from the tourism satellite account - Methodology Report, Newsletter FSO, FSO, Neuchâtel, 2010. 2 Gross value added, demand and employment.

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Additional tables

Additional tables Additional tables

T 2.1.1 Supply in 2013

Tourist region Hotels and health establishments Youth hostels Campsites Establish- Rooms Beds Available Distribution Establish- Distribution Establish- Distribution ments available2 available2 beds per of establishments of establishments of establish- open1 establishment ments (in %) surveyed3 ments (in %) surveyed3 ments (in %)

Switzerland 4 662 128 648 246 489 52.9 100 51 100 418 100

Graubünden 643 18 819 39 083 60.8 13.8 8 15.7 45 10.8 Eastern Switzerland 536 9 662 18 999 35.5 11.5 5 9.8 38 9.1 Zurich Region 411 17 379 29 981 73.0 8.8 7 13.7 28 6.7 Lucerne/Lake Lucerne 480 12 481 24 316 50.7 10.3 5 9.8 40 9.6 Basel Region 168 5 759 10 052 59.9 3.6 2 4.1 10 2.4 Bern Region 248 5 743 10 056 40.6 5.3 3 5.9 10 2.4 Bernese Oberland 428 11 672 23 464 54.9 9.2 5 9.8 53 12.7 Jura & Three-Lakes 256 4 056 7 628 29.8 5.5 3 5.9 36 8.6 Lake Geneva Region (Vaud) 292 9 159 17 351 59.4 6.3 4 7.8 41 9.8 Geneva 121 9 188 15 152 125.7 2.6 1 2.0 4 1.0 Valais 575 13 959 28 958 50.4 12.3 3 5.9 65 15.6 Ticino 384 8 653 17 095 44.5 8.2 4 7.8 35 8.4 Fribourg Region 122 2 118 4 353 35.8 2.6 1 2.0 13 3.1

1 Number of establishments open at least one day during the month under review, as annual average 2 Number of rooms/beds in open establishments, as annual average 3 Number of surveyed establishments, open or temporarily closed, during the month under review, as annual average Source: FSO – Tourist accommodation statistics © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

T 2.1.2 Change in supply 2003–2013 and 2012–2013 Hotels and health establishments

Tourist region 2003 2012 2013 Variation 2003–2013 Variation 2012–2013 (in %) (in %) Establish- Rooms Establish- Rooms Establish- Rooms Establish- Rooms Establish- Rooms ments surveyed2 ments surveyed2 ments surveyed2 ments surveyed2 ments surveyed2 surveyed1 surveyed1 surveyed1 surveyed1 surveyed1

Switzerland 5 691 143 148 5 257 140 372 5 191 140 192 – 8.8 – 2.1 – 1.3 – 0.1

Graubünden 830 24 027 757 22 380 761 22 519 – 8.3 – 6.3 0.5 0.6 Eastern Switzerland 643 10 510 592 10 399 577 10 291 – 10.2 – 2.1 – 2.5 – 1.0 Zurich Region 436 15 454 424 17 376 422 17 496 – 3.3 13.2 – 0.6 0.7 Lucerne/Lake Lucerne 596 14 193 542 13 597 528 13 545 –11.4 – 4.6 – 2.5 – 0.4 Basel Region 172 4 837 173 5 893 173 5 817 0.5 20.3 – 0.1 –1.3 Bern Region 291 5 594 257 5 834 258 5 844 –11.4 4.5 0.2 0.2 Bernese Oberland 536 14 055 495 13 139 487 12 974 – 9.2 – 7.7 –1.7 –1.3 Jura & Three-Lakes 308 4 645 274 4 252 274 4 210 –11.2 – 9.4 – 0.2 –1.0 Lake Geneva Region (Vaud) 362 10 577 324 9 891 316 9 710 –12.6 – 8.2 – 2.3 –1.8 Geneva 126 8 114 127 9 105 125 9 314 – 0.8 14.8 –1.4 2.3 Valais 711 16 911 686 16 232 681 16 168 – 4.2 – 4.4 – 0.7 – 0.4 Ticino 561 12 253 471 10 074 458 10 069 –18.4 –17.8 – 2.9 0.0 Fribourg Region 119 1 978 135 2 200 132 2 235 10.8 13.0 – 2.5 1.6

1 Number of surveyed establishments, open or temporarily closed, during the month under review, as annual average 2 Number of rooms in the surveyed establishments, as annual average Source: FSO – Tourist accommodation statistics © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

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T 2.2.1 Demand from 1993 to 2013 Hotel accommodation1

Year Overnight stays Variation in overnight stays (in %) Distribution (in %) Swiss Foreigners Total Swiss Foreigners Total Swiss Foreigners

1993 14 630 592 20 129 118 34 759 710 – 4.4 – 2.2 – 3.2 42.1 57.9 1994 14 503 806 20 024 334 34 528 140 – 0.9 – 0.5 – 0.7 42.0 58.0 1995 13 873 156 18 743 970 32 617 126 – 4.3 – 6.4 – 5.5 42.5 57.5 1996 13 383 452 17 614 969 30 998 421 – 3.5 – 6.0 – 5.0 43.2 56.8 1997 13 685 656 18 294 180 31 979 836 2.3 3.9 3.2 42.8 57.2 1998 13 995 639 18 949 919 32 945 558 2.3 3.6 3.0 42.5 57.5 1999 14 419 171 18 778 139 33 197 310 3.0 – 0.9 0.8 43.4 56.6 2000 14 863 605 20 158 652 35 022 257 3.1 7.4 5.5 42.4 57.6 2001 15 175 420 19 502 525 34 677 945 2.1 – 3.3 –1.0 43.8 56.2 2002 15 014 758 17 978 646 32 993 404 –1.1 – 7.8 – 4.9 45.5 54.5 2003 14 933 267 17 153 017 32 086 284 – 0.5 – 4.6 – 2.7 46.5 53.5 2004 … … … … … … … … 2005 14 622 420 18 321 316 32 943 736 … … … 44.4 55.6 2006 15 203 977 19 644 449 34 848 426 4.0 7.2 5.8 43.6 56.4 2007 15 447 065 20 917 735 36 364 800 1.6 6.5 4.4 42.5 57.5 2008 15 825 473 21 508 296 37 333 769 2.4 2.8 2.7 42.4 57.6 2009 15 424 468 20 164 425 35 588 893 – 2.5 – 6.2 – 4.7 43.3 56.7 2010 15 765 304 20 442 508 36 207 812 2.2 1.4 1.7 43.5 56.5 2011 15 752 367 19 733 889 35 486 256 – 0.1 – 3.5 – 2.0 44.4 55.6 2012 15 690 035 19 076 238 34 766 273 – 0.4 – 3.3 – 2.0 45.1 54.9 2013 15 889 226 19 734 657 35 623 883 1.3 3.5 2.5 44.6 55.4

Supplementary accommodation2

Campsites Overnight stays Variation in overnight stays (in %) Distribution (in %) Swiss Foreigners Total Swiss Foreigners Total Swiss Foreigners

2012 1 762 888 1 201 568 2 964 456 3.2 –10.9 –3.0 59.5 40.5 2013 1 699 182 1 164 864 2 864 076 –3.6 –3.1 –3.4 59.3 40.7

Youth hostels

2012 536 532 380 153 916 685 1.4 1.2 1.3 58.5 41.5 2013 548 336 398 995 947 331 2.2 5.0 3.3 57.9 42.1

1 Hotels and health establishments 2 Youth hostels and campsites only Source: FSO – Tourist accommodation statistics © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

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T 2.2.2 Monthly change in demand from 2012 to 2013

Hotels and health establishments Youth hostels Campsites Overnight stays Overnight stays Variation Overnight Overnight Variation Overnight stays Overnight stays Variation 2012 2013 (in %) stays 2012 stays 2013 (in %) 2012 2013 (in %)

January 2 763 813 2 735 819 –1.0 46 383 48 322 4.2 23 409 24 616 5.2 February 3 080 789 3 038 542 –1.4 58 882 64 359 9.3 26 990 24 419 – 9.5 March 3 063 085 3 213 051 4.9 63 983 71 082 11.1 32 703 38 867 18.8 April 2 293 112 2 278 513 – 0.6 72 408 69 727 – 3.7 127 588 79 585 – 37.6 May 2 522 499 2 562 315 1.6 83 600 85 739 2.6 255 519 221 500 –13.3 June 3 142 502 3 274 533 4.2 97 265 98 733 1.5 320 893 284 803 –11.2 July 3 854 837 4 031 410 4.6 130 385 133 516 2.4 890 824 990 605 11.2 August 3 870 915 4 164 567 7.6 112 696 121 155 7.5 862 923 820 041 – 5.0 September 3 294 923 3 326 707 1.0 92 394 95 441 3.3 267 924 252 213 – 5.9 October 2 643 983 2 633 182 – 0.4 83 381 79 995 – 4.1 124 203 95 391 – 23.2 November 1 806 607 1 861 420 3.0 34 429 36 264 5.3 11 020 10 495 – 4.8 December 2 429 208 2 503 824 3.1 40 879 42 998 5.2 20 460 21 541 5.3

1st half-year 16 865 800 17 102 773 1.4 422 521 437 962 3.7 787 102 673 790 –14.4 2nd half-year 17 900 473 18 521 110 3.5 494 164 509 369 3.1 2 177 354 2 190 286 0.6

Total 34 766 273 35 623 883 2.5 916 685 947 331 3.3 2 964 456 2 864 076 – 3.4

Source: FSO – Tourist accommodation statistics © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

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T 2.2.3–6 Change in overnight stays by main countries of residence by continent from 2008 to 2013 Hotels and health establishments

Overnight stays

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Switzerland 15 825 473 15 424 468 15 765 304 15 752 367 15 690 035 15 889 226 Total Foreigners 21 508 296 20 164 425 20 442 508 19 733 889 19 076 238 19 734 657 Europe (without Switzerland) 16 612 340 15 533 089 15 225 824 14 109 851 13 020 632 13 257 669 Germany 6 313 240 6 031 325 5 816 520 5 207 892 4 625 384 4 573 496 United Kingdom 2 281 701 1 856 220 1 853 557 1 699 747 1 544 236 1 640 091 France 1 439 158 1 433 452 1 449 278 1 394 166 1 318 460 1 350 164 Italy 1 157 902 1 137 588 1 074 447 1 007 519 971 776 980 646 Netherlands 1 080 840 1 026 308 989 543 847 438 726 636 709 937 Other European countries 4 339 499 4 048 196 4 042 479 3 953 089 3 834 140 4 003 335 Asia 2 258 022 2 235 312 2 609 346 2 958 042 3 307 446 3 635 911 China (without Hong Kong) 214 349 271 717 404 218 595 264 743 656 894 316 Gulf States 403 590 374 737 423 438 418 609 518 842 623 205 Japan 493 901 474 720 507 138 479 743 509 757 491 651 India 327 300 324 280 392 852 460 440 474 882 467 967 Other Asian countries 818 882 789 858 881 700 1 003 986 1 060 309 1 158 772 America 2 081 131 1 908 158 2 086 735 2 115 099 2 159 916 2 238 949 United States of America 1 518 376 1 382 856 1 506 435 1 492 131 1 525 178 1 585 467 Canada 213 403 207 353 225 140 228 137 231 642 230 189 Brazil 159 058 144 977 168 771 194 492 201 298 206 378 Other American countries 190 294 172 972 186 389 200 339 201 798 216 915 Africa 301 137 270 546 267 577 280 247 303 534 293 649 Oceania 255 666 217 320 253 026 270 650 284 710 308 479

Total 37 333 769 35 588 893 36 207 812 35 486 256 34 766 273 35 623 883

Variation in overnight stays (in %) 2008–2009 2009–2010 2010–2011 2011–2012 2012–2013 2008–2013

Switzerland – 2.5 2.2 – 0.1 – 0.4 1.3 0.4 Total Foreigners – 6.2 1.4 – 3.5 – 3.3 3.5 – 8.2 Europe (without Switzerland) – 6.5 – 2.0 – 7.3 – 7.7 1.8 – 20.2 Germany – 4.5 – 3.6 –10.5 –11.2 –1.1 – 27.6 United Kingdom –18.6 – 0.1 – 8.3 – 9.1 6.2 – 28.1 France – 0.4 1.1 – 3.8 – 5.4 2.4 – 6.2 Italy –1.8 – 5.6 – 6.2 – 3.5 0.9 –15.3 Netherlands – 5.0 – 3.6 –14.4 –14.3 – 2.3 – 34.3 Other European countries – 6.7 – 0.1 – 2.2 – 3.0 4.4 – 7.7 Asia –1.0 16.7 13.4 11.8 9.9 61.0 China (without Hong Kong) 26.8 48.8 47.3 24.9 20.3 317.2 Gulf States – 7.1 13.0 –1.1 23.9 20.1 54.4 Japan – 3.9 6.8 – 5.4 6.3 – 3.6 – 0.5 India – 0.9 21.1 17.2 3.1 –1.5 43.0 Other Asian countries – 3.5 11.6 13.9 5.6 9.3 41.5 America – 8.3 9.4 1.4 2.1 3.7 7.6 United States of America – 8.9 8.9 – 0.9 2.2 4.0 4.4 Canada – 2.8 8.6 1.3 1.5 – 0.6 7.9 Brazil – 8.9 16.4 15.2 3.5 2.5 29.8 Other American countries – 9.1 7.8 7.5 0.7 7.5 14.0 Africa –10.2 –1.1 4.7 8.3 – 3.3 – 2.5 Oceania –15.0 16.4 7.0 5.2 8.3 20.7

Total – 4.7 1.7 – 2.0 – 2.0 2.5 – 4.6

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Share of overnight stays by continent and by country of residence from 2008 to 2013 Hotels and health establishments

Share of overnight stays 2008 (in %) Share of overnight stays 2009 (in %) Share of overnight stays 2010 (in %) of total by continent of total by continent of total by continent

Switzerland 42.4 100 43.3 100 43.5 100 Total Foreigners 57.6 100 56.7 100 56.5 100 Europe (without Switzerland) 44.5 100 43.6 100 42.1 100 Germany 16.9 38.0 16.9 38.8 16.1 38.2 United Kingdom 6.1 13.7 5.2 12.0 5.1 12.2 France 3.9 8.7 4.0 9.2 4.0 9.5 Italy 3.1 7.0 3.2 7.3 3.0 7.1 Netherlands 2.9 6.5 2.9 6.6 2.7 6.5 Other European countries 11.6 26.1 11.4 26.1 11.2 26.6 Asia 6.0 100 6.3 100 7.2 100 China (without Hong Kong) 0.6 9.5 0.8 12.2 1.1 15.5 Gulf States 1.1 17.9 1.1 16.8 1.2 16.2 Japan 1.3 21.9 1.3 21.2 1.4 19.4 India 0.9 14.5 0.9 14.5 1.1 15.1 Other Asian countries 2.2 36.3 2.2 35.3 2.4 33.8 America 5.6 100 5.4 100 5.8 100 United States of America 4.1 73.0 3.9 72.5 4.2 72.2 Canada 0.6 10.3 0.6 10.9 0.6 10.8 Brazil 0.4 7.6 0.4 7.6 0.5 8.1 Other American countries 0.5 9.1 0.5 9.1 0.5 8.9 Africa 0.8 100 0.8 100 0.7 100 Oceania 0.7 100 0.6 100 0.7 100

Total 100 100 100 100 100 100

Share of overnight stays 2011 (in %) Share of overnight stays 2012 (in %) Share of overnight stays 2013 (in %) of total by continent of total by continent of total by continent

Switzerland 44.4 100 45.1 100 44.6 100 Total Foreigners 55.6 100 54.9 100 55.4 100 Europe (without Switzerland) 39.8 100 37.5 100 37.2 100 Germany 14.7 36.9 13.3 35.5 12.8 34.5 United Kingdom 4.8 12.0 4.4 11.9 4.6 12.4 France 3.9 9.9 3.8 10.1 3.8 10.2 Italy 2.8 7.1 2.8 7.5 2.8 7.4 Netherlands 2.4 6.0 2.1 5.6 2.0 5.4 Other European countries 11.1 28.0 11.0 29.4 11.2 30.2 Asia 8.3 100 9.5 100 10.2 100 China (without Hong Kong) 1.7 20.1 2.1 22.5 2.5 24.6 Gulf States 1.2 14.2 1.5 15.7 1.7 17.1 Japan 1.4 16.2 1.5 15.4 1.4 13.5 India 1.3 15.6 1.4 14.4 1.3 12.9 Other Asian countries 2.8 33.9 3.0 32.1 3.3 31.9 America 6.0 100 6.2 100 6.3 100 United States of America 4.2 70.5 4.4 70.6 4.5 70.8 Canada 0.6 10.8 0.7 10.7 0.6 10.3 Brazil 0.5 9.2 0.6 9.3 0.6 9.2 Other American countries 0.6 9.5 0.6 9.3 0.6 9.7 Africa 0.8 100 0.9 100 0.8 100 Oceania 0.8 100 0.8 100 0.9 100

Total 100 100 100 100 100 100

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Share of overnight stays by continent and by country of residence from 2012 to 2013 Campsites

Overnight stays Variation in overnight stays (in %) Share of overnight stays 2013 (in %) 2012 2013 2012–2013 of total

Switzerland 1 762 888 1 699 182 – 3.6 59.3 Total Foreigners 1 201 568 1 164 894 – 3.1 40.7 Europe (without Switzerland) 1 151 308 1 114 802 – 3.2 38.9 Germany 456 325 435 067 – 4.7 15.2 Other European countries 694 983 679 735 – 2.2 23.7 Oceania 25 898 25 220 –2.6 0.9 Asia 12 846 14 428 12.3 0.5 Republic of Korea 5 021 5 698 13.5 0.2 Other Asian countries 7 825 8 730 11.6 0.3 America 10 675 9 729 – 8.9 0.3 United States of America 5 932 5 863 –1.2 0.2 Other American countries 4 743 3 866 –18.5 0.1 Africa 841 715 –15.0 0.0

Total 2 964 456 2 864 076 – 3.4 100

Youth hostels

Switzerland 536 532 548 336 2.2 57.9 Total Foreigners 380 153 398 995 5.0 42.1 Europe (without Switzerland) 266 202 275 099 3.3 29.0 Germany 101 912 105 312 3.3 11.1 Other European countries 164 290 169 787 3.3 17.9 Asia 57 977 70 998 22.5 7.5 China (without Hong Kong) 15 331 20 460 33.5 2.2 Other Asian countries 42 646 50 538 18.5 5.3 America 40 864 37 244 – 8.9 3.9 United States of America 22 200 19 492 –12.2 2.1 Other American countries 18 664 17 752 – 4.9 1.9 Oceania 8 619 8 605 – 0.2 0.9 Africa 6 491 7 049 8.6 0.7

Total 916 685 947 331 3.3 100

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T 2.2.7 Change in demand by tourist region from 2009 to 2013 Hotels and health establishments

Tourist region Overnight stays 2009 Overnight stays 2010 Overnight stays 2011 Swiss Foreigners Total Swiss Foreigners Total Swiss Foreigners Total

Switzerland 15 424 468 20 164 425 35 588 893 15 765 304 20 442 508 36 207 812 15 752 367 19 733 889 35 486 256 Graubünden 2 950 163 2 935 273 5 885 436 2 951 574 2 855 881 5 807 455 2 863 056 2 502 566 5 365 622 Eastern Switzerland 1 236 866 736 148 1 973 014 1 246 859 779 877 2 026 736 1 208 414 763 563 1 971 977 Zurich Region 1 413 532 3 303 266 4 716 798 1 572 323 3 528 325 5 100 648 1 631 588 3 602 123 5 233 711 Lucerne/ Lake Lucerne 1 370 672 1 900 709 3 271 381 1 414 649 1 997 708 3 412 357 1 456 732 1 914 374 3 371 106 Basel Region 519 130 862 667 1 381 797 517 321 927 246 1 444 567 507 383 944 756 1 452 139 Bern Region 689 369 709 883 1 399 252 726 549 690 555 1 417 104 735 140 698 633 1 433 773 Bernese Oberland 1 675 332 2 043 191 3 718 523 1 643 892 2 092 634 3 736 526 1 651 722 1 991 419 3 643 141 Jura & Three-Lakes 404 298 295 338 699 636 402 652 297 642 700 294 427 838 304 110 731 948 Lake Geneva Region (Vaud) 882 908 1 606 741 2 489 649 989 600 1 617 134 2 606 734 990 182 1 573 967 2 564 149 Geneva 544 105 2 116 486 2 660 591 591 729 2 208 793 2 800 522 593 220 2 245 009 2 838 229 Valais 2 053 261 2 339 066 4 392 327 2 052 731 2 211 878 4 264 609 2 057 619 2 020 195 4 077 814 Ticino 1 441 166 1 166 426 2 607 592 1 396 104 1 091 060 2 487 164 1 352 150 1 019 953 2 372 103 Fribourg Region 243 666 149 231 392 897 259 321 143 775 403 096 277 323 153 221 430 544

Tourist region Overnight stays 2012 Overnight stays 2013 Swiss Foreigners Total Swiss Foreigners Total

Switzerland 15 690 035 19 076 238 34 766 273 15 889 226 19 734 657 35 623 883 Graubünden 2 852 180 2 212 015 5 064 195 2 904 212 2 256 763 5 160 975 Eastern Switzerland 1 188 752 749 494 1 938 246 1 187 762 745 294 1 933 056 Zurich Region 1 621 579 3 706 179 5 327 758 1 654 056 3 823 556 5 477 612 Lucerne/Lake Lucerne 1 448 042 1 869 676 3 317 718 1 445 251 1 968 865 3 414 116 Basel Region 515 256 936 330 1 451 586 521 283 967 169 1 488 452 Bern Region 728 668 699 596 1 428 264 752 686 730 909 1 483 595 Bernese Oberland 1 577 516 1 911 067 3 488 583 1 586 938 2 062 392 3 649 330 Jura & Three-Lakes 447 981 291 827 739 808 451 739 312 717 764 456 Lake Geneva Region (Vaud) 1 002 296 1 452 713 2 455 009 1 079 948 1 522 555 2 602 503 Geneva 543 361 2 268 719 2 812 080 553 812 2 329 433 2 883 245 Valais 2 136 657 1 849 512 3 986 169 2 020 402 1 867 310 3 887 712 Ticino 1 339 668 960 355 2 300 023 1 437 432 968 002 2 405 434 Fribourg Region 288 079 168 755 456 834 293 705 179 692 473 397

Tourist region Variation 2009–2010 (in %) Variation 2010–2011 (in %) Variation 2011–2012 (in %) Swiss Foreigners Total Swiss Foreigners Total Swiss Foreigners Total

Switzerland 2.2 1.4 1.7 – 0.1 – 3.5 – 2.0 – 0.4 – 3.3 – 2.0

Graubünden 0.0 – 2.7 –1.3 – 3.0 –12.4 – 7.6 – 0.4 –11.6 – 5.6 Eastern Switzerland 0.8 5.9 2.7 – 3.1 – 2.1 – 2.7 –1.6 –1.8 –1.7 Zurich Region 11.2 6.8 8.1 3.8 2.1 2.6 – 0.6 2.9 1.8 Lucerne/Lake Lucerne 3.2 5.1 4.3 3.0 – 4.2 –1.2 – 0.6 – 2.3 –1.6 Basel Region – 0.3 7.5 4.5 –1.9 1.9 0.5 1.6 – 0.9 0.0 Bern Region 5.4 – 2.7 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.2 – 0.9 0.1 – 0.4 Bernese Oberland –1.9 2.4 0.5 0.5 – 4.8 – 2.5 – 4.5 – 4.0 – 4.2 Jura & Three-Lakes – 0.4 0.8 0.1 6.3 2.2 4.5 4.7 – 4.0 1.1 Lake Geneva Region (Vaud) 12.1 0.6 4.7 0.1 – 2.7 –1.6 1.2 – 7.7 – 4.3 Geneva 8.8 4.4 5.3 0.3 1.6 1.3 – 8.4 1.1 – 0.9 Valais 0.0 – 5.4 – 2.9 0.2 – 8.7 – 4.4 3.8 – 8.4 – 2.2 Ticino – 3.1 – 6.5 – 4.6 – 3.1 – 6.5 – 4.6 – 0.9 – 5.8 – 3.0 Fribourg Region 6.4 – 3.7 2.6 6.9 6.6 6.8 3.9 10.1 6.1

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T 2.2.7 Change in demand by tourist region from 2009 to 2013 (end) Hotels and health establishments

Tourist region Variation 2012–2013 (in %) Distribution of overnight stays 2013 (in %) Swiss Foreigners Total Swiss Foreigners

Switzerland 1.3 3.5 2.5 44.6 55.4

Graubünden 1.8 2.0 1.9 56.3 43.7 Eastern Switzerland – 0.1 – 0.6 – 0.3 61.4 38.6 Zurich Region 2.0 3.2 2.8 30.2 69.8 Lucerne/Lake Lucerne – 0.2 5.3 2.9 42.3 57.7 Basel Region 1.2 3.3 2.5 35.0 65.0 Bern Region 3.3 4.5 3.9 50.7 49.3 Bernese Oberland 0.6 7.9 4.6 43.5 56.5 Jura & Three-Lakes 0.8 7.2 3.3 59.1 40.9 Lake Geneva Region (Vaud) 7.7 4.8 6.0 41.5 58.5 Geneva 1.9 2.7 2.5 19.2 80.8 Valais – 5.4 1.0 – 2.5 52.0 48.0 Ticino 7.3 0.8 4.6 59.8 40.2 Fribourg Region 2.0 6.5 3.6 62.0 38.0

Youth hostels

Tourist region Overnight stays 2012 Overnight stays 2013 Variation 2012–2013 (in %)

Switzerland 916 685 947 331 3.3

Graubünden 142 801 147 404 3.2 Eastern Switzerland 48 368 50 463 4.3 Zurich Region 119 856 123 070 2.7 Lucerne/Lake Lucerne 73 335 71 902 –2.0 Basel Region x x x Bern Region 49 859 50 031 0.3 Bernese Oberland 74 395 81 455 9.5 Jura & Three-Lakes x x x Lake Geneva Region (Vaud) 88 411 88 741 0.4 Geneva x x x Valais 50 071 49 046 –2.0 Ticino 95 917 99 570 3.8 Fribourg Region x x x

Campsites

Tourist region Overnight stays 2012 Overnight stays 2013 Variation 2012–2013 (in %)

Switzerland 2 964 456 2 864 076 –3.4 Graubünden 263 529 278 028 5.5 Eastern Switzerland 157 791 163 611 3.7 Zurich Region 126 085 122 195 –3.1 Lucerne/Lake Lucerne 253 219 260 852 3.0 Basel Region 25 550 23 574 –7.7 Bern Region 63 479 66 220 4.3 Bernese Oberland 313 234 316 201 0.9 Jura & Three-Lakes 202 281 184 513 – 8.8 Lake Geneva Region (Vaud)/Geneva1 317 481 269 757 –15.0 Valais 411 358 405 918 –1.3 Ticino 773 609 723 032 – 6.5 Fribourg Region 56 840 50 175 –11.7

1 Lake Geneva Region (Vaud) and Geneva combined for data protection reasons (fewer than 3 establishments open for the Geneva tourist region, on annual average) Source: FSO – Tourist accommodation statistics © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

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T 2.3 Duration of stay in 2013

Tourist region Average duration of stay in 2013 (in nights) Hotels and health establishments Youth hostels Campsites Swiss Foreigners Total Winter Summer Swiss Foreigners Total Swiss Foreigners Total season1 season2

Switzerland 2.0 2.2 2.1 2.3 2.0 2.0 1.9 2.0 3.4 2.9 3.2 Graubünden 2.6 3.5 2.9 3.4 2.5 – – 2.6 () () 3.3 Eastern Switzerland 2.0 2.4 2.1 2.3 2.0 – – 1.7 () () 2.6 Zurich Region 1.6 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 – – 2.0 () () 2.5 Lucerne/Lake Lucerne 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.9 1.8 – – 1.7 () () 2.5 Basel Region 1.8 2.1 2.0 2.0 1.9 – – x () () 2.4 Bern Region 1.7 2.0 1.8 1.8 1.8 – – 1.6 () () 2.2 Bernese Oberland 2.1 2.3 2.2 2.5 2.1 – – 1.9 () () 3.1 Jura & Three-Lakes 1.6 2.2 1.8 1.8 1.7 – – x () () 3.1 Lake Geneva Region (Vaud) 1.9 2.4 2.1 2.2 2.1 – – 2.1 ()3 ()3 3.33 Geneva 1.8 2.1 2.0 2.0 2.0 – – x Valais 2.3 3.0 2.6 3.2 2.1 – – 1.9 () () 3.6 Ticino 2.2 2.1 2.2 2.1 2.2 – – 2.1 () () 4.2 Fribourg Region 1.5 1.8 1.6 1.7 1.6 – – x () () 2.3

1 winter tourist season: November 2012 to April 2013 2 Summer tourist season: May 2013 to October 2013 3 Lake Geneva Region (Vaud) and Geneva combined for data protection reasons (fewer than 3 establishments open for the Geneva tourist region, on annual average) Source: FSO – Tourist accommodation statistics © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

T 2.4 Net room occupancy rate from 2009 to 2013 Hotels and health establishments

Tourist region Net room occupancy rate1 (in %) 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Winter season Summer season 2012–20132 20133

Switzerland 51.7 52.3 51.6 50.5 51.6 47.2 55.5

Graubünden 55.9 54.8 51.4 49.0 49.8 53.4 45.7 Eastern Switzerland 38.8 38.6 38.4 37.8 38.0 33.1 42.3 Zurich Region 60.6 63.3 62.5 61.7 62.0 55.7 68.5 Lucerne/Lake Lucerne 45.7 46.7 47.2 46.4 47.7 38.7 55.9 Basel Region 53.1 53.6 53.4 52.7 54.9 51.1 57.3 Bern Region 49.7 50.6 51.0 50.2 52.4 46.1 58.5 Bernese Oberland 51.6 52.4 52.9 51.0 53.3 44.9 59.9 Jura & Three-Lakes 34.9 35.2 36.4 36.4 38.5 32.5 43.8 Lake Geneva Region (Vaud) 51.8 53.8 52.5 51.4 54.0 48.3 59.1 Geneva 61.3 63.9 65.1 63.6 63.8 59.1 67.9 Valais 52.6 51.5 49.3 48.7 48.6 51.1 45.8 Ticino 49.5 48.3 47.4 45.6 47.1 31.8 57.5 Fribourg Region 37.0 37.7 39.0 39.1 41.4 34.3 48.0

1 Number of occupied rooms divided by the total net room capacity for the period under review, as a percentage (The net room capacity is the number of rooms in an establishment during the month under review multiplied by the number of days the establishment is open during this month.) 2 winter tourist season: November 2012 to April 2013 3 Summer tourist season: May 2013 to October 2013 Source: FSO – Tourist accommodation statistics © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

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T 2.5 Change in demand in Europe and in the neighbouring countries of Switzerland from 2012 to 2013 Hotels and similar establishments

Country Overnight stays Residents 2012 Residents 2013 Non-residents 2012 Non-residents 2013 Total 2012 Total 2013

EU28 867 716 175 861 897 588 790 205 586 841 760 421 1 657 921 761 1 703 658 009 Germany 194 957 484 196 868 485 55 491 242 58 280 666 250 448 726 255 149 151 France 133 101 605 128 256 570 68 942 103 73 221 050 202 043 709 201 477 620 Italy 131 939 211 128 092 368 121 520 492 126 524 918 253 459 703 254 617 286 Austria 23 761 850 23 634 766 61 360 031 62 137 004 85 121 881 85 771 770 Switzerland 15 714 673 15 914 410 19 051 600 19 709 473 34 766 273 35 623 883

Country Change 2012–2013 (in %) Overnight stays by residents Overnight stays by non-residents Total overnight stays

EU28 – 0.7 6.5 2.8 Germany 1.0 5.0 1.9 France – 3.6 6.2 – 0.3 Italy – 2.9 4.1 0.5 Austria – 0.5 1.3 0.8 Switzerland 1.3 3.5 2.5

Country Overnight stays Residents 2012 Residents 2013 Non-residents 2012 Non-residents 2013 Total 2012 Total 2013

EU28 (e) (e) (e) (e) (e) (e) Germany (d) (d) (d) (d) (d) (d) France (d) (d) (d) (d) (d) (d) Italy (d) (d) (d) (d) (d) (d) Austria (d) (d) (d) (d) (d) (d) Switzerland (d) (d) (d) (d) (d) (d)

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T 3.1 Trips with overnight stays Net travel propensity as percentage1

2012

Total 86.5

Number of trips with overnight stays per person

2012 Total Switzerland Abroad

Total 2.8 1.0 1.8 Sex Men 2.7 1.0 1.8 Women 2.9 1.1 1.8 Age 6–14 year olds 2.4 1.2 1.3 15–24 year olds 2.5 1.2 1.3 25–44 year olds 3.3 1.1 2.2 45–64 year olds 3.0 1.0 2.0 ≥ 65 year olds 1.9 0.8 1.2 Place of residence by language region German-speaking Switzerland 2.8 1.1 1.7 French-speaking Switzerland 3.1 0.9 2.2 Italian-speaking Switzerland 2.2 0.6 1.6

Number of trips with overnight stays by destination, in thousands

2012

Total 20 341 Destination Switzerland 7 417 Germany 3 053 Italy 2 091 France2 2 042 Austria 949 South-East Europe3 764 South-West Europe4 1 084 Rest of Europe 1 396 Rest of world 1 544

1 percentage of persons aged 6 and over who undertook at least one private trip with at least one overnight stay. 2 Including the overseas departments and Monaco 3 Greece, Turkey, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, Albania, Slovenia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Romania, Bulgaria, Macedonia 4 Spain, Portugal, Andorra, Gibraltar Swiss resident population aged 6 and over Source: FSO – Survey on holiday and travel behaviour of the Swiss resident population © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

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T 3.1 Trips with overnight stays (end) Number of trips with overnight stays by trip duration, in thousands

2012 Total Switzerland Abroad

Total 20 341 7 417 12 924 Trip duration 1 overnight stay 3 288 2 111 1 177 2 overnight stays 3 184 1 500 1 684 3 overnight stays 2 591 956 1 635 4-7 overnight stays 6 427 2 094 4 333 8–14 overnight stays 3 065 621 2 444 More than 14 overnight stays 1 786 135 1 651

Number of trips with overnight stays, in thousands

2012 In Switzerland In Switzerland Abroad 1–3 over- Abroad 4 over- 1–3 overnight 4 overnight stays night stays night stays or stays or more more

Total 4 566 2 850 4 497 8 427 Accommodation type Hotels and health establishments 1 818 695 3 058 3 890 Supplementary accomodation1 916 1 075 290 1 676 Visiting friends and relatives 1 347 289 984 1 948 Own holiday home, holiday home free of charge 372 770 34 498 Other2 112 21 21 408 Unknown – – 109 8 Main means of transport, return trip Individual motorised transport3 2 848 2 079 2 145 3 496 Public transport4 1 554 656 685 745 Aeroplane 16 – 1 485 3 804 Other5 148 116 149 381 Unknown – – 33 2

1 rented holiday homes, campsites, group accommodation, youth hostels 2 Other forms of accommodation (e. g. ship) 3 Car, motorcycle, moped, campervan 4 Train, bus/postal bus, tram, underground 5 On foot, by ship, bicycle, taxi, coach, others Swiss resident population aged 6 and over Source: FSO – Survey on holiday and travel behaviour of the Swiss resident population © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

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T 3.2 Day trips Number of day trips, in thousands

2012

All trips 71 651 In Switzerland 62 723 Main purpose of trip Leisure, recreation and holidays 34 064 Visiting friends and relatives 15 472 Business purpose 3 942 Other 18 101 Unknown 73

Swiss resident population aged 6 and over Source: FSO – Survey on holiday and travel behaviour of the Swiss resident population © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

T 3.3 General trend Changes over time of trips with overnight stays Trips with overnight stays per person

1998 2003 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Number of trips 3.5 3.0 3.2 2.7 2.6 2.5 2.9 In Switzerland Duration 1–3 overnight stays 1.3 1.1 1.0 0.6 0.7 0.6 0.7 Duration 4 overnight stays 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.4 or more Abroad Duration 1–3 overnight stays 0.7 0.5 0.8 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.7 Duration 4 overnight stays 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.2 or more

Changes over time of day trips Day trips per person

1998 2003 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Number of trips 12.5 14.8 12.7 12.0 10.7 9.9 9.9

Swiss resident population aged 15 and over Source: FSO – Survey on the travel behaviour of the Swiss resident population © FSO, Neuchâtel 2014

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T 4.1 Gross value added by tourism

2010 2011 20121 At current prices At current prices At current prices, in CHF millions in CHF millions in CHF millions

Total 14 848 14 909 14 912 A.Tourism-specific products 14 405 14 478 14 483 A.1 Tourism-characteristic products 11 056 11 090 11 065 1 Accommodation 3 942 3 998 3 978 of which accommodation in hotels 2 273 2 272 2 238 2 Food and drink serving services 2 405 2 349 2 302 3 Transport services 2 314 2 402 2 483 of which cableways 439 448 450 of which air transport 862 887 964 4 Travel agency, tour operator and tourist guide services 1 610 1 573 1 531 5 Culture 116 113 106 6 Sport and entertainment 426 407 408 7 Miscellaneous services 244 249 257 A.2 Tourism-related products 3 348 3 388 3 418 B. Non tourism-specfic products 443 431 429

2010–2011 2011–20121 2010–20121 Change in % Change in % Change in %

Total 0.4 0.0 0.4 A.Tourism-specific products 0.5 0.0 0.5 A.1 Tourism-characteristic products 0.3 – 0.2 0.1 1 Accommodation 1.4 – 0.5 0.9 of which accommodation in hotels – 0.0 –1.5 –1.5 2 Food and drink serving services – 2.3 – 2.0 – 4.3 3 Transport services 3.8 3.4 7.3 of which cableways 2.1 0.5 2.6 of which air transport 2.9 8.8 11.9 4 Travel agency, tour operator and tourist guide services – 2.3 – 2.7 – 4.9 5 Culture – 2.1 – 6.3 – 8.3 6 Sport and entertainment – 4.6 0.4 – 4.2 7 Miscellaneous services 1.8 3.4 5.3 A.2 Tourism-related products 1.2 0.9 2.1 B. Non tourism-specfic products – 2.7 – 0.6 – 3.3

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T 4.2 Tourist demand

2010 2011 20121 At current prices At current prices At current prices in CHF million in CHF million in CHF million

Total 34 355 34 815 34 927 A.Tourism-specific products 27 282 27 689 28 125 A.1 Tourism-characteristic products 22 189 22 551 22 920 1 Accommodation 5 512 5 499 5 422 of which accommodation in hotels 4 661 4 674 4 604 2 Food and drink serving services 4 922 5 059 4 909 3 Transport services 7 286 7 514 7 947 of which cableways 1 053 1 057 1 077 of which air transport 4 018 4 133 4 496 4 Travel agency, tour operator and tourist guide services 2 741 2 766 2 905 5 Culture 312 315 312 6 Sport and entertainment 982 966 973 7 Miscellaneous services 434 433 453 A.2 Tourism-related products 5 094 5 138 5 206 B. Non tourism-specfic products 7 072 7 126 6 802

2010–2011 2011–20121 2010–20121 Change in % Change in % Change in %

Total 1.3 0.3 1.7 A.Tourism-specific products 1.5 1.6 3.1 A.1 Tourism-characteristic products 1.6 1.6 3.3 1 Accommodation – 0.2 –1.4 –1.6 of which accommodation in hotels 0.3 –1.5 –1.2 2 Food and drink serving services 2.8 – 3.0 – 0.3 3 Transport services 3.1 5.8 9.1 of which cableways 0.4 1.9 2.3 of which air transport 2.9 8.8 11.9 4 Travel agency, tour operator and tourist guide services 0.9 5.0 6.0 5 Culture 1.1 –1.0 0.1 6 Sport and entertainment –1.6 0.7 – 0.9 7 Miscellaneous services – 0.3 4.7 4.4 A.2 Tourism-related products 0.9 1.3 2.2 B. Non tourism-specfic products 0.8 – 4.6 – 3.8

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T 4.3 Tourism employment

2010 2011 20121 In full-time equivalents In full-time equivalents In full-time equivalents

Total 145 558 144 654 146 259 A.Tourism-specific products 143 432 142 476 144 049 A.1 Tourism-characteristic products 109 726 108 411 109 720 1 Accommodation 38 227 36 905 36 936 of which accommodation in hotels 34 814 33 610 33 639 2 Food and drink serving services 37 225 35 939 35 949 3 Transport services 15 812 16 536 17 445 of which cableways 3 313 3 389 3 454 of which air transport 4 223 4 663 5 233 4 Travel agency, tour operator and tourist guide services 11 821 12 360 12 688 5 Culture 1 902 1 935 1 931 6 Sport and entertainment 3 663 3 667 3 691 7 Miscellaneous services 1 077 1 069 1 079 A.2 Tourism-related products 33 706 34 065 34 329 B. Non tourism-specfic products 2 126 2 178 2 210

2010 –2011 2011–20121 2010–20121 Change in % Change in % Change in %

Total – 0.6 1.1 0.5 A.Tourism-specific products – 0.7 1.1 0.4 A.1 Tourism-characteristic products –1.2 1.2 – 0.0 1 Accommodation – 3.5 0.1 – 3.4 of which accommodation in hotels – 3.5 0.1 – 3.4 2 Food and drink serving services – 3.5 0.0 – 3.4 3 Transport services 4.6 5.5 10.3 of which cableways 2.3 1.9 4.3 of which air transport 10.4 12.2 23.9 4 Travel agency, tour operator and tourist guide services 4.6 2.7 7.3 5 Culture 1.7 – 0.2 1.5 6 Sport and entertainment 0.1 0.7 0.8 7 Miscellaneous services – 0.7 0.9 0.2 A.2 Tourism-related products 1.1 0.8 1.8 B. Non tourism-specfic products 2.4 1.5 3.9

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T 5.1 Real gross domestic product growth rate, in %

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Switzerland 0.0 2.8 3.0 4.0 4.1 2.3 –2.1 3.0 1.8 1.1 1.9 European Union (EU28) 1.5 2.6 2.2 3.4 3.2 0.4 – 4.5 2.0 1.6 – 0.4 0.1 Germany – 0.4 1.2 0.7 3.7 3.3 1.1 – 5.1 4.0 3.3 0.7 0.4 France 0.9 2.5 1.8 2.5 2.3 – 0.1 – 3.1 1.7 2.0 0.0 0.2 Italy 0.0 1.7 0.9 2.2 1.7 –1.2 – 5.5 1.7 0.4 – 2.4 –1.9 Austria 0.9 2.6 2.4 3.7 3.7 1.4 – 3.8 1.8 2.8 0.9 0.3

T 5.2 Consumer confidence index

Old index New index January April July October January April July October

2003 – 25 – 36 – 35 – 28 – – – – 2004 – 22 –13 –12 –13 – – – – 2005 –10 – 9 –15 –15 – – – – 2006 2 7 12 13 – – – – 2007 17 20 15 15 – 16 8 15 2008 14 2 –17 – 27 4 0 –17 – 35 2009 – 23 – 38 – 42 – 30 – 38 – 49 – 39 –14 2010 – 22 – 4 1 2 – 7 14 16 7 2011 6 5 – 6 –18 10 –1 –17 – 24 2012 –18 – 9 –13 –11 –19 – 8 –17 –17 2013 – 2 – 5 – 6 –1 – 6 – 5 – 9 – 5

T 5.3a Household consumption expenditure in Switzerland Variation in % compared with previous year, at previous year’s prices

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Total consumption expenditure 0.2 0.4 1.8 1.5 1.4 2.3 1.4 1.2 1.7 0.8 2.8 Hotel and restaurant expenditure – 6.8 –3.0 3.4 – 0.4 2.6 – 0.4 –1.0 1.4 –2.0 –2.3 0.8

T 5.3b Restaurant and hotel expenditure, European comparison Variation in % compared with previous year, at previous year’s prices

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Switzerland –1.0 1.4 –2.0 –2.3 0.8 European Union (EU28) –1.8 – 5.1 1.1 1.1 –1.0 Germany 0.5 –2.9 3.3 3.5 1.8 France –1.8 –3.4 1.6 1.3 –1.4 Italy – 0.3 – 0.3 1.0 0.9 –1.8 Austria 1.0 0.0 2.1 1.9 1.6

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T 5.4 Swiss consumer price index Annual average values, December 2010 = 100

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Total index 93,6 94,3 95,5 96,5 97,2 99,5 99,0 99,7 100,0 99,3 99,1 Restaurants and hotels 91,1 92,0 93,0 94,1 95,4 97,6 99,2 100,1 101,6 102,2 103,0

Variation in % compared with previous year

Total index 0,6 0,8 1,2 1,1 0,7 2,4 –0,5 0,7 0,2 –0,7 –0,2 Restaurants and hotels 1,3 1,0 1,1 1,2 1,4 2,3 1,6 0,9 1,5 0,6 0,8

T 5.5 Harmonised index of consumer prices Variation in % compared with previous year

Restaurants and hotels 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Switzerland 1.6 0.8 1.3 0.5 0.7 European Union (EU28) 2.2 1.6 2.4 2.2 2.3 Germany 2.2 1.1 1.5 1.8 6.5 France 1.6 0.7 2.0 2.8 2.1 Italy 1.1 1.6 2.1 1.5 1.5 Austria 2.2 0.9 3.7 3.2 3.2

T 5.6 Comparative price level index in 2013 European Union (EU28) = 100

Restaurants and hotels

Switzerland 152.3 Germany 97.5 France 111.2 Italy 109.8 Austria 106.0

T 5.7 Change in exchange rates Annual average values 2003–2013

Swiss francs (CHF) Variation (in %) 2003– 2013 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

1 Euro (EUR) 1.52 1.54 1.55 1.57 1.64 1.59 1.51 1.38 1.23 1.21 1.23 –19.1 1 Pound Sterling (GBP) 2.20 2.27 2.26 2.31 2.40 2.00 1.70 1.61 1.42 1.49 1.45 – 34.0 1 Dollar (USD) 1.35 1.24 1.25 1.25 1.20 1.08 1.09 1.04 0.89 0.94 0.93 – 30.9 100 Yen (JPY) 1.16 1.15 1.13 1.08 1.02 1.05 1.16 1.19 1.11 1.18 0.95 –18.2

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