Jersey saw a boom in tourism during the post-World War II years,[1] but its history of tourism dates back much further. This boom has been winding down since the late-1980s.[2] Many of the larger hotels, which were constructed during the boom, have now been demolished.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jersey experienced a successful tourism season in 2021 as UK visitors viewed the island as a safe travel destination during a period of uncertainty over international travel, with 'unusually high' bookings in October. However, that same year the island experienced a lack of hospitality staff, making business challenging for enterprises in the sector.[3]
Economic statisticsedit
Hotel de France
Hospitality (hotels, restaurants and bars) made up 4.2% of Jersey's GVA in 2019.[4] It is estimated that the wider contribution of tourism in particular is 8.3% (2017).[5] Tourism is important for Jersey's taxation, making £12.5 million in GST (15% of the total). However, total spend is much higher, around £250 million. This creates 6,470 jobs.[6]
In 2017, the total number of visits increased by 5% to 726,800, of which 580,000 were considered "Holiday visits". The total number of visitors has declined since 1997. In 1997, Jersey had 985,000 visitors.[7] Jersey tends to attract visitors from an older demographic than average, with the average age of UK leisure visitors being 57.[5]
Travel to Jersey is very seasonal. Accommodation occupancy is much higher in the summer months, especially August, than in the winter months (with a low in November).[5] The majority of visitors to the island arrive by air from the UK, however access is also possible by ferry. Air links to mainland Europe are not as good as those to the UK. There are calls from some, including St Helier Constable Simon Crowcroft, for the island to increase attractiveness to cruise liners, however this would require investment in a deep water berth, which the island currently lacks.[8] Air routes are subsidised by the States of Jersey.[9] Exact figures for subsidies are not in the public domain.
the Pomme d'Or overlooking Liberation Square in St. Helier, which during the occupation served as the German Navy Headquarters[10] and from whose balcony the Liberation force raised the Union Flag on Liberation Day, 9 May 1945;
the Hotel de France, formerly the Imperial and the Jesuit college, in St. Saviour overlooking the town of St. Helier;
^Hassall, Peter D. (1997). (PDF). Jersey Heritage Trust. p. 63. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-09-19.
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tourism, jersey, tourism, significant, part, jersey, economy, although, relative, importance, declined, over, years, contents, history, economic, statistics, attractions, hotels, referenceshistory, editjersey, boom, tourism, during, post, world, years, history. Tourism is a significant part of Jersey s economy although its relative importance has declined over the years Contents 1 History 2 Economic statistics 3 Attractions 4 Hotels 5 ReferencesHistory editJersey saw a boom in tourism during the post World War II years 1 but its history of tourism dates back much further This boom has been winding down since the late 1980s 2 Many of the larger hotels which were constructed during the boom have now been demolished During the COVID 19 pandemic Jersey experienced a successful tourism season in 2021 as UK visitors viewed the island as a safe travel destination during a period of uncertainty over international travel with unusually high bookings in October However that same year the island experienced a lack of hospitality staff making business challenging for enterprises in the sector 3 Economic statistics edit nbsp Hotel de FranceHospitality hotels restaurants and bars made up 4 2 of Jersey s GVA in 2019 4 It is estimated that the wider contribution of tourism in particular is 8 3 2017 5 Tourism is important for Jersey s taxation making 12 5 million in GST 15 of the total However total spend is much higher around 250 million This creates 6 470 jobs 6 In 2017 the total number of visits increased by 5 to 726 800 of which 580 000 were considered Holiday visits The total number of visitors has declined since 1997 In 1997 Jersey had 985 000 visitors 7 Jersey tends to attract visitors from an older demographic than average with the average age of UK leisure visitors being 57 5 Travel to Jersey is very seasonal Accommodation occupancy is much higher in the summer months especially August than in the winter months with a low in November 5 The majority of visitors to the island arrive by air from the UK however access is also possible by ferry Air links to mainland Europe are not as good as those to the UK There are calls from some including St Helier Constable Simon Crowcroft for the island to increase attractiveness to cruise liners however this would require investment in a deep water berth which the island currently lacks 8 Air routes are subsidised by the States of Jersey 9 Exact figures for subsidies are not in the public domain Attractions edit nbsp A statue of Gerald Durrell at Jersey ZooMost tourist attractions are operated by private companies and nonprofit organisations including companies owned or funded by the States of Jersey Elizabeth Castle for example is controlled by Jersey Heritage Some other attractions are owned by the National Trust for Jersey One notable attraction is Jersey Zoo in Trinity a wildlife park founded by conservationist Gerald Durrell Hotels editNotable hotels include the Pomme d Or overlooking Liberation Square in St Helier which during the occupation served as the German Navy Headquarters 10 and from whose balcony the Liberation force raised the Union Flag on Liberation Day 9 May 1945 the Hotel de France formerly the Imperial and the Jesuit college in St Saviour overlooking the town of St Helier Atlantic Hotel St Brelade Chateau La Chaire Rozel Bay Longueville Manor St Saviour Ommaroo Hotel Saint Helier Royal Yacht Hotel Saint Helier St Brelade s Bay Hotel St Brelade nbsp Atlantic Hotel Jersey nbsp Atlantic Hotel pool nbsp Ommaroo Hotel nbsp Royal Yacht HotelReferences edit Through the Years with Don and Eileen The tourism boom of the 1950s and 60s ITV News 2019 05 29 Retrieved 2020 12 14 A guidebook from the 1880s offers a fascinating insight into Jersey s tourism history jerseyeveningpost com Retrieved 2020 12 14 Morris Michael Business boom for tourism sector as travellers choose Jersey jerseyeveningpost com Retrieved 2021 08 28 Government of Jersey GVA 2019 gov je Retrieved 2020 12 11 a b c The Economic Contribution of Tourism to Jersey Tourism Economics 2017 Jersey Island Statistics amp Demographic Facts 2020 Jersey Island Holidays Retrieved 2020 12 14 Tourism statistics Government of Jersey Accessed on 14 December 2020 Bring on the liners Bailiwick Express Retrieved 2020 12 14 Airline subsidies usurped Hassall Peter D 1997 Night and Fog Prisoners PDF Jersey Heritage Trust p 63 Archived from the original PDF on 2007 09 28 Retrieved 2007 09 19 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Tourism in Jersey amp oldid 1184563131, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
