Tourism activity in Basel for March 2026 showed a mixed performance compared to recent years. Arrivals reached 129,472, which is approximately 5% higher than in March 2025 and about 21% higher than in March 2023, indicating a continued recovery and growth in visitor numbers. However, overnight stays totaled 235,640, which was about 6% lower than the previous March, suggesting a trend toward shorter average stays despite more arrivals. The overall hotel occupancy rate for the month was 61.2%, which represents an increase from 58.3% in March 2025 and 50.3% in March 2024, reflecting improved room utilization. The 4- and 5-star hotel category accounted for the largest share of overnight stays at 132,061, followed by 3-star hotels with 90,507, indicating a preference for higher-category accommodations. The top source market was Switzerland, contributing 37% of all overnight stays, followed by Germany at 17.3% and the United States at 8.1%. The data shows a stable international mix with no major shifts from the previous month's patterns. The increase in arrivals alongside a decrease in total overnight stays points to a seasonal pattern of shorter visits, potentially influenced by early spring travel or business tourism, with no specific anomalies or major event impacts evident from the monthly comparison.