Tourist accommodation rented out by individuals via the internet remains attractive

In 2018, the number of stays in tourist accommodation offered by individuals via internet platforms increased once again (+15%), but at a slower pace than was seen in previous years (+19% in 2017 and +25% in 2016). This slowdown involves domestic clientele; however, the number of stays by international clientele continues to increase as before. Tourists stayed a total of 36 million nights in such accommodation, 17% of which were spent in the Île-de-France. In 2018, accommodation offered by individuals represented 14% of total stays by tourists, including accommodation offered by professionals (hotels, campsites, tourist residences, etc.) compared with 13% in 2017.