October 2023

October 2023

The October Quarterly Business Monitor looked back at trading performance within the tourism and hospitality sector in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire during July - September 2023.

Highlights this past quarter

  • An increase in international visitors
  • Increase in visitor numbers in general


Barriers this past quarter

  • Short term lets legislation
  • Increasing business costs
  • Staff shortages

Responding businesses are feeling optimistic in general, with nearly 7 in 10 stating they are optimistic about the next 12 and 24 month periods.

Click on the links below to read the highlights in our easily accessible Factsheet, or to read through the full slide deck of findings from the latest survey.

We use the survey results when speaking with our stakeholders and to inform our own business decisions within the organisation. We hope you find the results useful, and welcome any comments you have.

To discuss the Monitor or any insights related enquiries, contact Deirdre O’Donnell at insights@visitabdn.com