The ministry issued 2,355 new lodging unit authorizations, compared to 673 in the January-May 2010.
The number of new authorizations for tourism agencies increased 23.5%, to 551.
In the analyzed period, the ministry issued 1,456 new restaurant authorizations, almost tripled from 561 in the first five months of 2010.
Between May 2 and 24, 2011, there were 19,150 new contracts signed for employment in hotels and restaurants, according to the ministry.