Andorra Hotels Hit 66.72% Occupancy in 2025-2026 Winter Season, Third-Best on Record

Andorra's hotels closed the 2025-2026 winter season at 66.72% average occupancy, nearly matching the previous year's 66.96% and marking the third-best result since records began in 2011-2012, the Hoteliers' Union of Andorra (UHA) announced Monday. The figure exceeds the 57.53% average from 2018 to 2026, despite a slight 0.24-point drop linked to Easter falling outside this season's main period.

UHA director Albert Mora emphasized that the outcome stemmed from Andorra's strong position in snow tourism, high service standards, and steady demand, achieved without cutting rates. Early and abundant snowfalls—one of the heaviest in 25 years—enabled quick ski domain openings, boosting visitor trust and advance bookings. Hotels capitalized with targeted pre-sales, ski packages, and short-stay offers, particularly for Christmas, January, and February, yielding consistent performance over weekends and weekdays.

December led strongly at 62.85%, topping last year thanks to the Immaculate Conception bridge, holiday periods, and initial snow weekends. January climbed to 80.52%, with peaks across parishes in the first week. February peaked at 85.27%, coinciding with international school breaks and optimal piste conditions. March held at 70.88%, buoyed by well-groomed slopes, fresh snow, and repeat snow visitors. April dropped to 34.86% as Easter shifted away.

Ski resorts also excelled: Grandvalira achieved a record 2.38 million skier days, up 2.7%; Pal Arinsal recorded its best in 22 years; and Ordino Arcalís one of its strongest. Early "on the book" forecasts had predicted robust central months.

While celebrating the sector's resilience amid growing competition, UHA flagged staffing shortages as a key challenge. Many hotels operated with vacancies, forcing existing teams to handle extra loads to uphold service. Mora stressed the need for balanced staffing to match demand sustainably. At Princesa Parc hotel, which hit 70.7% occupancy with a full team, director Tania Freeman noted that reliable operations drive repeat bookings, especially from foreign guests prioritizing snow reliability and service consistency. The union views hiring from source markets as critical for future seasons.