Guernsey tourism figures remain below pre-pandemic levels

Visitor numbers were up on last year, but down on 2019

Visitor numbers in Guernsey for the past three months were up from 2022, but down from before the Covid-19 pandemic.

New figures published by the States showed the number of people visiting in the third quarter of the year, including during the Island Games.

Just over 219,000 people visited the island between July and September, down 16% from 2019.

This was 2% more than the same period in 2022.

The report also identified the preferred mode of transport for visitors, although weather conditions were a factor.

During the third quarter of 2023, 46% of passengers departed the island by plane, 27% by ferry and 26% by cruise ships or yachts.

In the third quarter of 2019, 49% of passengers departed by plane, 27% by ferry, and 23% by cruise ships or yachts.

Of Guernsey residents who travelled between July and September this year, 61% did so for reasons of leisure.

The nationality of visitors was made up of 43% from the UK, 5% from France, 4% from Jersey and 9% from elsewhere, including Alderney, Sark and Herm.

The country of residence was unknown for the 39% who were visiting on a yacht or cruise ship.

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