As the 2026 season unfolds, hotels in Ibiza and Formentera are grappling with significant staffing challenges. A recent survey by FEHIF reveals that 62% of hotel businesses struggle the most with hiring housekeepers, followed closely by kitchen staff at 56% and restaurant personnel at 44%. Larger establishments with over 200 employees face the brunt of these shortages, with 83.3% reporting difficulties in hiring housekeeping staff. The issue extends to kitchen roles as well—100% of the larger businesses concur on the hiring challenges. Absent workforce has added further strain, impacting 72% of hotels with increased workloads and overtime demands. The survey also highlights a glaring gap in training opportunities, with half of the businesses finding existing programs inadequate. Suggestions for improvement include hosting hospitality courses during the quieter winter months, offering technical and language training, and enhancing management skills.
