Slight drop in June hotel stays - Visit Guernsey

Visit Guernsey said the Bailiwick had an occupancy rate of 79% in June - a drop of 2% on the same month in 2023

Guernsey saw a slight drop in hotel stays in June compared to the previous year, according to new figures.

Visit Guernsey said the Bailiwick had an occupancy rate of 79% in June - a drop of 2% on the same month in 2023.

In a survey of 71 accommodation providers, it found there were "some concerns" August could be "a quieter month".

One tourism operator said the season had been challenging so far.

'Very inconsistent'

Visit Guernsey blamed cost of living pressures, increased travel costs, weather issues and travel difficulties for the dip.

Andy Furniss, owner and operator of land train business Petit Train, said the season had been "really difficult".

He said earnings were down 40% on previous summers and walk-up trade had been "very inconsistent".

"[It's] just not happening this year, and it's been like that since Covid," he said.

Visit Guernsey saw a spike in visitors to its website during the royal visit in July

Visit Guernsey said the extension of a scheme allowing French day-trippers to visit the Bailiwick using only their identity cards was "good news" for tourism.

The scheme was extended until the end of September 2025, but officials said it was unlikely to continue beyond then.

The tourism body said the historic visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the island in July led to a 42% spike in visitors to its website.