June 24, 2025|
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|5 months agoEurovision Success Drives Record Hotel Stays in Basel
May 2025 sees highest hotel occupancy in 90 years with 150,854 overnight stays, Eurovision Song Contest finale achieving 89% room occupancy
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- Basel recorded 150,854 overnight hotel stays in May 2025.
- The Eurovision Song Contest period (May 10-17) generated 40,414 overnight stays.
- Other major events contributing to the surge included the Swiss Biotech Day, the European Youth Choir Festival, and Fantasy Basel.
By The Numbers
89%
Peak Room Occupancy
8.4%
Year-on-Year Increase
89,983
International Visitors
70%
Average Monthly Occupancy
They Said
"Not since 1934 have so many overnight stays been registered in one May."
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Shattering a 90-Year Record
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The Eurovision Powerhouse Effect
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A Convergence of Global Events
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