Ibiza Holiday Census

The Ibiza holiday census was a survey Love Ibiza conducted of Ibiza holidaymakers and workers who visited Ibiza in the summer of 2009. Responses were collected from 232 members of the love Ibiza community or Facebook page between November 2009 - January 2010. Our respondents were a good mix of male/ famle (51%/49% respectively). The vast majority were from the UK and 90% were holidaymakers with the other 10% visiting Ibiza for a working holiday) View full demographic info here

Below we have summarised the findings of each section of the survey. You can follow the links to the full data at the bottom of the page.

Ibiza holidays

• July was the most popular month for visiting Ibiza with 36% of respondents starting their holidays during July 09. Dispite many clubs being open in May and October only 1% visited during these months indicating their is still a huge inbalance to the clubbing holiday calendar.Key point45% were 'Ibiza virgins' visiting for the first time
• 45% were 'Ibiza virgins' visiting for the first time, indicating Ibiza is starting to draw in a new crowd, the increase in alternative music on the island with nights like Ibiza Rocks may be partly responsible for this.
• Over 50% visited fro a one week (7 night) holiday
• Despite the attraction of cheap last minute holidays to Ibiza only 17% booked late or last minute, with 64% booking at least 3 months before departure, making January - March the most important booking period for travel agents. This also means the majority book their holiday before the club line-ups have been announced.
• A massive 78% said they'd go back to Ibiza next year. Only 1% said they'd never go back!

See the data for this section: Ibiza holidays

Working holidays

• Surprisingly 65% of workers surveyed said it was their first time in Ibiza when they visited
• 30% arrived in June, after the real start to the season. The spread of workers arriving in Ibiza throughout the season was less front loaded to the early months than we would expect.
• 50% found a job upon arrival in Ibiza and din't have anything pre-arranged. This is still the most popular way for first time workers to find employment. Only 12% couldn't find a job. 30% said they found it 'easy' to find a job in Ibiza.
• The majority worked for bars or clubs either PR'ing, selling tickets, bar work and dancing. Few worked in more core tourist industries like hotels and restaurants indicating this work is still the domain of the locals.
• Notable comments:

The best way to find DJ work in Ibiza is to visit the island in person. Get there early in the season. Be persistent and professional and you'll find an opportunity:-)

See the data for this section: Working holidays

 Ibiza flights

• Key pointEasyjet was the most popular airlineOver 50% booked flights independantly of a holiday package
• Easyjet was the most popular airline
• In general the respondents seemed satisfied with their flights. 'In flight entertainment' and 'legroom' were the lowest scoring factors in the satisfaction ratings.
• Flight punctuality was scored with the highest satisfaction rating indicating in general flights to Ibiza are taking off and landing on time.

See the data for this section: Ibiza flights

 Accomodation & hotels in Ibiza

• Self catering holiday apartments were the most popular type of accomodation in Ibiza amoung the respondents with 'hotel only' second. Indicating price is the most important factor for those looking for clubbing holidays in Ibiza.
• In our satisfaction survey 'location' scored the highest suggesting cheap apartments and hotels in central (San Antonio) locations will continue to do well.
• Perhaps surprisingly given the number of respondants who appeared to have stayed in budget accomodation average scores for cleanliness, staff and facilities were universally high.

See the data for this section: Accomodation in Ibiza

Clubs and bars

• Given the demographic it is not surprising to see that the vast majority spent 5 nights or more out partying during their stay. Figures indicate that most went out every night of their stay in Ibiza.
• Best clubAmnesia was the favourite and most visited club in 2009Amnesia proved the most popular club in terms of attendance and named favourite. Space was close behind.
• Tiesto's residency at Privilege was the most popular party with Cream at Amnesia second favourite. We Love Space at Space club was the third favourite party of 2009.
• Bora Bora was the most popular bar followed by Cafe Mambo in second and Bar M third.

See the data for this section: Clubs & bars

Ibiza music & DJ's

•  Tiesto was the most popular DJ of 2009 with David Guetta second. Erick Morillo came in third despite being left off our list of suggested DJ's (sorry Eric!)
• 'Leave this world behind' by Swedish House Mafia was the most popular track of 2009. 'Riverside motherfucker' by Sidney Samson came second and David Guetta's 'Sexy Chick' came third.

See the data for this section: Ibiza music & DJ's

Full survey data

Below is the detailed survey data we collected from 232 respondents as part of the census.

Section 1: Demographic

1. Are you a gal or a guy?

2. Did you go to Ibiza for a holiday or to work?

Section 2: Your Ibiza holiday

1. When did you go? (Month of arrival in Ibiza)

2. How many times have you been to Ibiza before

3. How long did you stay?

4. When did you book your Ibiza holiday

5. Do you think you'll go back?

Section 3: Working holidays

This section was completed only by those who stated they visited for a working holiday in the first section of the survey.

1. Your Ibiza experience

2. When did you go? (month of arrival in Ibiza)

3. How long did you stay

4. Finding a job

5. What type of work did you do?

6. Please rate the following statements about your experience working in Ibiza this summer

7. Will you go back to work in Ibiza

Section 4: Ibiza flights

 1. I flew to ibiza this year

2. How did you book your Ibiza flights?

3. What airline did you fly with?

4. How would you rate your flight to Ibiza for the following

Section 5: Accomodation in Ibiza

1. Which of the following best describs your accomodation in Ibiza this year

2. Please rate your accomodation based on the following

3. Would you return to your accomodation for future holidays?

Section 6: Clubs and bars

1. How many nights did you go out partying while in Ibiza?

2. Which clubs did you visit (check all which apply)

3. What was your favourite club of 2009?

4. What was your favourite party (club night) of 2009?

5. What was your favourite Ibiza bar of 2009?

Section 7: Ibiza music & DJ's

1. Your favourite DJ of 2009

2. Your favourite track of 2009?

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