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Overview

  • The Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey (SAOS) gathers data on occupancy in Scotland's tourist accommodation. This includes B&Bs and guesthouses.
  • The survey is commissioned by VisitScotland. It is carried out by the research agency, the Moffat Centre for Travel and Tourism Business Development.
  • The monthly report compares the latest available month with that of the same month in the previous year.
  • Analysis is provided by room and bed occupancy, location, tariff and star rating.
  • Each monthly report is published two months after the month in question to allow for data collection and analysis.

Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey - B&Bs and guesthouses October 2023

Published December 2024

1. Key statistics

56.18%

Average B&B / guesthouse room occupancy for October 2024

68.83%

Average B&B / guesthouse room occupancy for October 2023

Source: Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey, 2024

Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey - B&Bs and guesthouses September 2024

Published November 2024

Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey - B&Bs and guesthouses August 2024

Published October 2024

Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey - B&Bs and guesthouses July 2024

Published September 2024

Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey - B&Bs and guesthouses June 2024

Published September 2024

Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey - B&Bs and guesthouses May 2024

Published July 2024

Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey - B&Bs and guesthouses April 2024

Published June 2024

Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey - B&Bs and guesthouses March 2024

Published May 2024

Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey - B&Bs and guesthouses February 2024

Published May 2024

Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey - B&Bs and guesthouses January 2024

Published May 2024

Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey - B&Bs and guesthouses December 2023

Published March 2024

Scottish Accommodation Occupancy Survey - B&Bs and guesthouses November 2023

Published February 2024

3. How to take part

If you are a Scottish accommodation business and would like to benefit from this free opportunity to monitor your occupancy, contact the Moffat Centre.

Email the Moffat Centre

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