The charts compare the proportions of holidaymakers choosing four different types of accommodation in 1988, 1998 and 2008.
Overall, staying with family and hotels were the most popular options across the three years, while camping was generally the least preferred. Over time, there was a noticeable rise in the percentage of people staying in rented apartments, whereas camping became less common.
In 1988, staying with family accounted for the largest share of holiday accommodation, at approximately one third of all holidaymakers. Hotels were the second most popular choice, at just under 30%. By contrast, camping and rented apartments were less common, representing around 20% and 15% respectively.
Ten years later, in 1998, the proportion of people staying in hotels increased slightly, overtaking staying with family as the leading option. Meanwhile, rented apartments also saw moderate growth. In contrast, camping declined marginally.
By 2008, hotels remained the most preferred type of accommodation, while rented apartments experienced further growth, becoming nearly as popular as staying with family. Camping, however, continued to decrease and represented the smallest percentage among the four categories