Proximity is consolidating as the dominant trend for Easter holidays in Catalonia. Instability in the Middle East and increasing fuel prices have led many travelers to opt for closer destinations, favoring short breaks and domestic tourism. Hoteliers anticipate almost full occupancy from Good Friday, while rural houses and campsites already report reservations between 80% and 90%.

In towns like Calella, in Alt Maresme, hotels have already reopened their doors. The Hotel Neptuno, for example, started the season on March 20 and expects 75% occupancy, reaching full capacity during Easter Week. Marina Corral, the establishment's sales manager, notes that they have experienced cancellations from groups in Central Europe due to flight connection issues and fear of traveling because of the war in the Middle East.

The president of the Maresme Hotel Business Guild, Isabel Mallol, confirms that 75% of Costa Maresme-Barcelona brand establishments are already operational, with an occupancy forecast of 85% and the possibility of reaching full capacity from Good Friday. It is estimated that 40% of the clientele will be domestic, including groups from the Imserso program, while foreign tourism, especially German and from Eastern Europe, will also be significant. France remains the main source market for Catalonia and Maresme.

Inland destinations also show good prospects. In Garrotxa and Berguedà, rural accommodations expect occupancies of 85% and 83% respectively, while in Terres de l'Ebre it will be 75% and in Baix Empordà 65%. The vice president of the Lleida Tourism Board, Juan Antonio Serrano, predicts that accommodations in the Pyrenees and Terres de Lleida will exceed 80% occupancy between April 2 and 6, with 90% for rural houses and campsites.

From April 1, the tourist tax in Barcelona will double, reaching 7 euros per night in luxury establishments and 3.40 euros in four-star hotels. In the rest of Catalonia, the increase will be progressive until March 31, 2027, with a maximum rate of 4.5 euros per night. This measure has generated concern in the sector, especially regarding the optional municipal surcharge that local councils may apply.