Statistical Sources for the Hospitality Industry
California & United States
Tourism & Travel
Restaurants
Beverages
Lodging
Foodservice
California & U.S Statistical Sources
- California Statistical Abstract
Released in October 2000. Easy to navigate website which includes economic information.
- California Demographics
The Demographic Research Unit of the California Department of Finance is designated as the single official source of demographic data for State.
- Race and Ethnicity in California: Demographics Report Series
The series documents the current socioeconomic, educational, and demographic status of ethnic and racial minority populations in California. Reports include: 1)Racial/Ethnic Diversity and Residential Segregation in the San Francisco Bay Area; 2) Households and Families in the San Francisco Bay Area; 3) Households and Families in the Ten Largest Cities of the San Francisco
Bay Area; 4) The Population of Two or More Races in California.
- FED-STATS
Access official statistics collected and published by more than 70 Federal agencies without having to know in advance which agency produces them.
- 1997 EconomicCensus: Service Industries
Provides statistical figures on number of establishments, employees, annual payroll and receipt in dollars for the service industry. Survey is done every 5 years, and the next report is published in 2005.
- Eurostat
Find statistical information on European countries. Each by industry, country, population and social conditions, transport, environment, and more.
- National Trasportation Statsitics 2000
- Statistical Abstract of the United States 2000
As the National Data Book, it contains a collection of statistics on social and economic conditions in the United Abstract is also your Guide to Sources of other data from the Census Bureau, other Federal agencies, and private organizations. Must have Adobe Acrobat reader to view data sets.
- Statistical Sources on the Web
University of Michigan's Document Center provides a user friendly interface to search for statistics online. You may search by topic.
Travel and Tourism
- American Travel Survey
United States Department of Transportation, Bureau of Trasportation Statsitics provides detailed information on travel within the United States, each state, and also metropolitan areas.
- International Travel and Tourism Statistics
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics conducts research and
analysis in several areas pertaining to international transportation, trade and travel.
- Travel Industry World Yearbook 2000: Fact & Figures
Provides a snapshot of key travel industry figures.
- Tourism Industries Network
This site compiles basic and monthly statistical reports on inbound and outbound travel in the United States.
- World Tourism Organization
Click on facts and figures on the right side of the screen to obtain international tourism statistic by means of transportation, visit, regions, etc. Also find forcasts.
- World Hospitality and Tourism Trends
Transportation statistics on a global scale, including links to freight, border crossing, airline, and urban transportation.
- World Travel & Tourism Council
A great, easy to navigate site. Chose Economic Research on the left side of the screen. Either select "World and Regional Reports" or Country Reports" and proceed.
Restaurants
Lodging
Beverages
Foodservice
- US Census: Accommodation and Foodservice
The Accommodation and Foodservices sector comprises establishments providing customers with lodging and/or prepared meals, snacks, and beverages for immediate consumption. The Census publishes data for the Accommodation and Foodservices sector for the U.S., states, counties, places, and metropolitan areas.
- Foodservice Industry Statistics
Find food service industry sales projections. Also find market reports on types of food like beef, poultry, grains, dairy, seafood, frozen foods, and more.
Alice Statler Library, City College of San Francisco
Updated March 11, 2002
