Slovak Hotels and Guesthouses Record Best-Ever May, Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Levels

Slovakia's accommodation sector posted its strongest May on record, with hotels and guesthouses hosting 576,000 guests during the month — surpassing even the figures from May 2019, widely considered a benchmark year before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global tourism. The milestone signals a robust recovery and continued growth in Slovakia's tourism industry. The 2019 figures had long been used as a reference point for measuring the sector's post-pandemic rebound, making this month's performance particularly significant for the hospitality industry. The record comes as Slovakia, like much of Central Europe, has seen growing interest from both domestic and international visitors. Strong tourism numbers have broader economic implications, supporting employment in hospitality, food services, and related sectors across the country.