Non-resident hotel nights in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
Non-resident hotel nights in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France stood at 20 thousands in Aug 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Hotel nights by department table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Hotel nights by department table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel nights, non-resident guests | |||||||||||
| Alpes-de-Haute-Provence | 20 | 26.2 | 24.5 | 12.2 | 6 | 4.4 | 4.05 | 5.64 | 2.78 | 1.39 | |
| Hautes-Alpes | 25.3 | 22.5 | 18.3 | 7.1 | 6 | 15.8 | 20.4 | 17.15 | 11.2 | 1.38 |
Understanding non-resident hotel nights in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
Measuring monthly overnight stays generated exclusively by international visitors staying in commercial hotels across the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department, this metric excludes all domestic travelers. The data captures foreign holidaymakers and international business guests registered in classified hospitality establishments within the territory. Separating non-residents from total guest counts highlights the specific appeal of this mountainous and rural region to travelers originating from outside France.
Evaluating the series necessitates accounting for dual tourism seasons driven by winter sports and summer outdoor activities, which create complex annual rhythms. Early monthly figures are provisional and subject to standard revisions as administrative data is reconciled. Analysts should prioritize year-on-year comparisons to evaluate performance correctly, as adjacent months mix entirely different seasonal activities. Users must also remember that these figures omit international visitors who stay in second homes, guesthouses, or campgrounds rather than traditional hotels.
Frequently asked questions
- Are domestic French tourists included in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence non-resident count?
- No, domestic visitors are filtered out to leave only guests residing abroad.
- How do seasonal shifts impact this specific department's data?
- The area experiences distinct winter and summer tourist seasons that cause sharp fluctuations in occupancy.
- Do these numbers cover foreign visitors staying in campsites?
- Campsites and outdoor hospitality are tracked in separate datasets, excluding them from these hotel figures.