Euro Disney trimmed annual losses as visitors spent more this year, helping offset a decline in the number visiting its Disneyland Paris theme park. The company booked a net loss of €45.2m for the 12 months to the end of September, compared to €63m a year ago. Disneyland Paris visitor numbers, on the other hand, stood at 15 million, down from 15.4 million in 2009. Visitors spent more, however, with the average guest doling out €45.3 this year, up from €44.22 in 2009.

The figure remains below 2008, when the average visitor spent €46.32. The hotel occupancy rate was also lower, falling to 85.4 per cent from 87.3 per cent last year and 90.9p per cent in 2008.