The Hotel Industry in Rana: Companies, Statistics, and Outlook

The hotel industry in Rana is an important part of the municipality's economy, with 16 registered companies in 2025. The most central activity takes place in Mo I Rana, where 5 companies and 297 employees represent over 80% of the industry's total sales. Meyergården Turisthotell AS is the largest company, with 177 employees and a sales volume of 97 million NOK. The industry has shown variation in its development, with a sharp decline in 2020 (25.6%) and an increase in 2021-2022, followed by a new decline of 73.5% in 2025. This is likely due to crises in tourism and delays in travel planning. Although there are no registered bankruptcies in the industry, data show an economic dynamism with both strong and weak actors.

The hotel industry in Rana has shown a complex development in recent years. Sales figures had a sharp decline of 25.6% in 2020, but recovered with +29.6% in 2021 and +12.9% in 2022. In 2023, the industry reached its highest sales of 167.8 million NOK, followed by a decline of 2.7% in 2024 and a drastic drop of 73.5% in 2025. Employee numbers show a more stable development, with an increase from 232 to 318 employees in 2022-2023, followed by a decline to 287 employees in 2026. This shows that the industry has been affected by both economic and external factors, but has shown resilience in periods.

In Rana, there are 16 companies registered in the hotel industry, distributed across different organizational forms. The most important companies include:

The most common organizational forms are AS, with 7 companies and 329 employees. There is also a registered ENK form, Alines Stue Van Keulen, with 0 employees. The companies have varying economic health, with both positive and negative EBITDA values.

The hotel industry in Rana is most concentrated in Mo I Rana, where 5 companies and 297 employees are registered. Utskarpen and Storforsheia have less activity, with 1 and 1 company respectively. In Mo I Rana, there is significant activity with companies such as Meyergården Turisthotell AS and Clarion Collection Hotel Helma. Utskarpen has Grøven AS, while Storforsheia has Krokstrand Fjellpark. These areas have different economic profiles, with Mo I Rana being the most central and developed location for hotel operations.

The hotel industry in Rana has shown relatively stable development without registered bankruptcies. Although some companies, such as Sure Hotel By Best Western Ole Tobias and Skillevollen Motell AS, have registered negative EBITDA values, there are no bankruptcies in the industry. This indicates that the companies have been able to handle economic challenges without going bankrupt. However, there is a clear variation in economic health between the companies, which can be a challenge for new actors.

For entrepreneurs considering starting a hotel in Rana, it is important to be aware of the developments in recent years. Although the industry had a sharp decline in 2020 and 2025, it has shown resilience in periods. It is especially important to be aware of the economic challenges experienced in 2025, where sales figures fell by 73.5%. This may be due to crises in tourism and delays in travel planning. Entrepreneurs should also consider locating the business in Mo I Rana, where there is the most central activity and infrastructure. SmartGrunder can help find suitable addresses in the municipality for this industry.

When comparing the hotel industry to the broader accommodation industry in Rana, data show that accommodation has more companies (34) and a more stable development. Sales figures for accommodation had a decline of 25.3% in 2020, but recovered with +29.3% in 2021. In 2025, accommodation had a decline of 71.3%, which is more dramatic than the hotel industry. The broader industry also includes actors in camping and short-term cabins, such as Bechs Hotel & Camping AS and Umbukta Fjellstue AS. This shows that the accommodation industry has a more diversified structure, which can be an advantage for new actors.

The hotel industry in Rana has shown both strengths and challenges in recent years. With 16 companies and central activity in Mo I Rana, there is clear potential for further development. Although the industry has been affected by economic crises, it has shown resilience in periods. Entrepreneurs should be aware of the developments in recent years and consider locating the business in areas with good infrastructure. SmartGrunder can help find suitable addresses in the municipality for this industry.