This final thesis investigates the use of statistics in the field of hospitality, with a focus on the Republic of Croatia. The goal of this thesis is to show the specificities of statistics in tourism, specifically in the hotel sector, by analysing statistical data gathered and processed within the hospitality industry. The study relies on secondary data sources, including the State Bureau of Statistics, and applies scientific procedures for data collecting and analysis, such as induction, deduction, description, and compilation. The thesis examines the history and extent of the State Bureau of Statistics' activities, as well as fields of statistical analysis, the role of official statistics, and fundamental statistical concepts. It also explores the goals of official statistics in the Republic of Croatia. The thesis defines the notion of hotel management and its role in the tourism industry in the chapter dedicated to hotel management. It examines Croatian tourism statistics and provides an overview of statistical trends in the hotel management sector. The study offers and analyses statistical information about tourism in Croatia from 2012 to 2022 using descriptive statistics applied to data from the State Bureau of Statistics, with an emphasis on tourist arrivals, overnight stays, and GDP per capita.