Average hotel occupancy on Mallorca in September it was 70%. The Mallorca Hoteliers Federation says that thanks to this occupancy the positive response from the German market and “ultimately” the British market. In some parts of the island this average occupancy has been exceeded – Alcudia and Can Picafort, Cala Moreia, Colonia Sant Jordi and Soller.
In September, 6.5% of the hotels closed. In the first weeks of October, 5.1% should be closed, in the second half of the month it will be 46.5%. If you take into account the 12.8% of hotels that didn’t open at all this year, 70.9% of the hotels will be closed Beginning of November.
The association notes that the German market has “clearly” shown the greatest loyalty to Mallorca. The Spanish market has grown in strength on the island despite all the travel options on the mainland. This has been a trend for the past few years.
The French were “the market of revelation” and have exceeded the numbers of the last few years. the British market has been the slowest to react, “to its government’s decisions and restrictions, which have finally been relaxed”.
What the Scandinavian marketthat this has “practically disappeared” with the exception of the Danes. This is one of the markets with the most tourist spending. “We have to work to restore it.”
The association believes that health stability, measures to ensure safety and their communication “have been the key to building trust and achieving these results”.
The President of the Association of Hotel Chains, Gabriel Llobera, says that the season – as in every normal year – ends at the end of October, “mainly because it” is not the demand“As this is normal, the hopes of an extension of the season are questionable. Of course there will be hotels that will be open in November, but there will also be hotels that will close during the month.
* The average occupancy rate of 70% in September contrasts with a value of around 85% in the seasons before the pandemic.
