Switzerland- Increase in Summer Hotel Occupancy in 2021
As the end of the year is approaching, we always like to share some relevant data for everyone involved in Switzerland’s travel and tourism industry Switzerland- Increase in Summer Hotel Occupancy in 2021
Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO) data shows that the number of overnight stays at Swiss tourist accommodations increased significantly during the summer season
The Swiss hotel sector recorded 18.2 million overnight stays during the summer season of 2021, i.e. from May to October.(FSO) data shows that the number of overnight stays at Swiss tourist accommodations increased significantly during the summer season
Switzerland’s overnight stay numbers increased by 34.5 per cent from last year during the same period in 2020, meaning 4.7 million more overnight stays than the previous year. Switzerland- Increase in Summer Hotel Occupancy in 2021
“The hotel sector registered 18.2 million overnight stays in Switzerland during the summer season 2021(from May to October). Compared with the same period last year, overnight stays increased by 34.5 per cent (+4.7 million overnight stays),” the statement of FSO reads.
Moreover, the same show that over May through October, there were 5.6 million overnight stays in the country, representing an increase of 78% in overall foreign demand, which means 2.5 million more stays.
The number of Swiss tourists booking overnight stays within the country grew by 21.3 per cent compared to last year, according to the report on domestic travel. Switzerland- Increase in Summer Hotel Occupancy in 2021
According to the report, domestic visitors increased by 21.3 per cent (+2.2 million).
Thus, the country has outperformed its pre-pandemic levels in summer hotel occupancy. During August, Zurich, Basel, and Geneva were the main urban destinations that saw the most significant tourists.
With the increased overnight stays in Switzerland for the summer period, there is an expectation that the number will decrease as the country’s entry rules tighten in the months to come.
New Requirements
The new requirement is that all travellers arriving in Switzerland must present a negative COVID-19 test result to curtail the spread of this disease and the new Omicron variant. FSO data shows that the number of overnight stays at Swiss tourist accommodations increased significantly during the summer
Even individuals who have been fully vaccinated or recovered from the virus are subject to this new rule. Furthermore, those who intend to present a rapid antigen test should note that the results no longer need to be older than 24 hours, whereas PCR tests need to be no longer than 72 hours.
We hope to present the same positive trend when the new report from FSO comes with the figures for this upcoming winter.
FSO data shows that the number of overnight stays at Swiss tourist accommodations increased significantly during the summer
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