Tourism on Lanzarote to remain strong in second quarter

The second quarter of the year will see the consolidation of the British and domestic Spanish markets coming to Lanzarote, according to a business report by the Canarian Institute of Statistics.

The report, based on a survey of tourism professionals, predicts that the British market is likely to remain the most important, accounting for around half of all overseas visitors. The Spanish market will remain in second place, with Germany and Ireland battling it out for third place.

A slight rise in German numbers is expected, while Irish numbers may see a small decrease. Other secondary markets, such as Italy, France, Switzerland and Portugal are also expected to drop slightly. 

Occupancy will be good, with a 75% rate predicted for May, usually one of the least busy months on the island. Levels of 80% are predicted for April and June.

The report also predicts a rise in employment, especially in high category y hotels, and suggests confidence that the time is right for investment in the sector.