Hotel operators on the island are positive about the end of the summer season following a strong September, with demand remaining solid across Ibiza’s main tourist areas
“The outlook for the dates of the club closings, from what I’m seeing, is positive.”
That is how Santiago García Ramón, manager of the Ibiza and Formentera Hotel Federation (Fehif), describes the final stretch of the tourism season, although more detailed figures for September are still to come.
“Throughout October, establishments will gradually close and start going through their accounts, but from what hoteliers have been telling me, the feeling is positive,” García says.
He highlights the role played by the diversification of tourism in what is, at this stage, a positive end-of-season assessment.
“Now, in addition to the closings, there are also several sporting events scheduled, and that helps bring a lot of people to the island. This strategy, which has been pursued for quite a few years, has a positive impact, and I am sure it encourages many establishments to extend their season by another week or so,” García explains.
Tourism demand varies across Ibiza in October
“Demand is always important at this time of year, although it does not affect every part of the island in the same way,” García points out.
“For example, the Sant Joan area does not experience the same impact at this time of year as areas such as Sant Antoni or Platja d’en Bossa,” he adds.
The differences between Ibiza’s tourist areas become particularly noticeable towards the end of the season, when some destinations remain active thanks to nightlife, events and sports tourism while others begin to wind down more quickly.
For visitors planning a trip to Ibiza outside the traditional peak summer months, the combination of club closing parties and sporting events has become increasingly important in keeping the island active beyond the main July and August season.
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Without yet knowing “the impact that flight cancellations may have had on customers who were unable to travel”, particularly because of bad weather on mainland Spain, García believes September appears to have followed the same positive trend as last year.
Looking ahead to next season, the Fehif manager expects most of Ibiza’s hotels to follow their usual opening calendar.
“I understand that the bulk of the hotel sector will open, as always, from May to October, but it is true that many establishments already open around Easter. Next year, Easter will come quite early, during the last week of March,” he explains.
There are also a small number of establishments that remain open all year round. However, for the main summer tourism season, the hotel sector will begin reopening progressively from Easter week, with most properties expected to open their doors in early May.
This gradual reopening reflects Ibiza’s increasingly extended tourism calendar, with the island seeking to attract visitors not only during the traditional summer peak but also through events, nightlife, sports and spring and autumn travel.
“The bulk of the hotel sector will start opening its doors in early May,” García concludes.
