Andorra Hotel Occupancy Hits 82.29% in August, Nearly Matching Record

Hotel occupancy in Andorra stood at 82.29% for August, just 0.38 percentage points below the 82.67% recorded the previous year, according to figures from the Andorran Hotel Association (UHA).

The association highlighted that this represents the second consecutive year of August occupancy surpassing 80%, levels not seen in pre-pandemic records. Strong July performance lifted the July-August average by 1.78 points compared to 2025, while the June-August seasonal total improved by 0.43 points year-over-year.

Demand showed uneven weekly patterns, with the middle week underperforming last year's figures following the August 15 holiday, which did not generate a typical extended weekend. Central parishes and northern valleys maintained solid levels, though the Valira valleys saw a minor decline.

Andorra continues to draw summer visitors with its mountain landscapes, natural beauty, security, high-quality shopping and lodging, events programme, and appeal as a cooler alternative to city heatwaves.

Despite these gains, hotels faced persistent staffing shortages that prevented full operations. The UHA pointed out that the initial temporary worker quota proved insufficient for sector needs, while the additional quota approved in late July arrived too late, after many seasonal staff had departed. This led to workforce fatigue and reduced services at some properties.

The group called on authorities to better match future quotas to real demand and make them accessible during key recruitment periods. It also advocated for deseesonalisation strategies to distribute visitor numbers more evenly across weeks, capitalising on climate trends to prolong summer success.