Non-resident hotel nights in Lot, France
Non-resident hotel nights in Lot, France stood at 15.6 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 | |||||||||||
| Lot | 15.6 | 14.6 | 11.8 | 12.9 | 6.4 | 1.9 | 0.82 | 1.11 | 2.05 | 1.44 | |
| Lot-et-Garonne | 5.3 | 5.4 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 2 | 1.68 | 2 | 1.83 | 2.19 |
Understanding non-resident hotel nights in Lot, France
Cross-border tourist volume visiting commercial hotels within Lot is computed by aggregating the monthly sum of overnight stays generated by non-resident guests. Domestic holidaymakers and business travellers holding local residency are entirely omitted, ensuring the indicator reflects strictly international demand. The data relies on mandatory reporting from registered hospitality businesses, leaving out private rentals, mobile home sites, and informal lodging. Unlike aggregate occupancy counts, this specific slice highlights how external macroeconomic and travel conditions influence foreign visits.
Analyzing this dataset requires accounting for severe seasonal peaks that render month-on-month comparisons misleading due to base effects and holiday timing shifts. Comparing a specific month with its counterpart from the previous year neutralizes these seasonal distortions and reveals genuine trajectory changes. Revisions to preliminary numbers occur regularly as delayed administrative submissions are processed by compilers. Users should also remain alert to potential methodological adjustments or hotel reclassifications that alter historical comparability.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series include domestic tourists travelling within the country?
- No, domestic guests are filtered out to ensure the data captures exclusively non-resident visitors.
- What is the best way to compare periods without seasonal bias?
- Year-on-year comparisons are recommended to bypass the strong seasonal swings characteristic of regional tourism.
- What types of accommodation are omitted from the survey?
- Private holiday rentals, unclassified properties, and outdoor campsites are excluded from hotel occupancy metrics.