The province of Lleida faces the need to hire between 800 and 900 workers to cover demand during the peak summer season. This figure adds to the usual workforce, which in recent years has exceeded 10,500 employees during July and August.
The main difficulty in attracting staff for these temporary jobs is the high cost of housing in the area. According to Josep Castellarnau, president of the Lleida Hospitality Federation, the sector's seasonality forces companies to train an almost entirely new staff each year, posing a constant challenge for hotel and restaurant businesses, as well as campsites and rural houses.
Social Security affiliation data shows a sustained growth in stable employment in the sector, with over 2,000 jobs created since 2015. However, the increase in the number of establishments and the general improvement of labor conditions nationally reduce the pool of workers available for seasonal jobs.
Esther Sanahuja, head of the Hospitality sector at UGT Catalunya, points out that while hiring is increasing, seasonality is very high and precarious conditions discourage many workers. Both Castellarnau and Sanahuja agree that access to housing is a key factor in filling vacancies.
In parallel, the hotel sector in Lleida city has experienced a notable increase in profitability during the early months of 2026. According to an Exceltur report, the city's hotels achieved a revenue per available room (RevPar) of €45, up 9.5% from the previous year. This improvement places Lleida in 26th position among urban destinations for economic performance.
The report highlights the dynamism of inland cities, supported by cultural offerings and national demand. Although Girona and Barcelona show higher RevPar figures, Lleida demonstrates positive evolution and climbs positions compared to other cities such as Jerez de la Frontera, Logroño, A Coruña, León, and Murcia.
