The number of overnight stays in tourist accommodations across the Canary Islands — including hotels and other lodging options — fell by 4.46% in March 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, reaching a total of 8.52 million overnight stays. This data comes from the Tourist Accommodation Survey conducted by the Canary Islands Institute of Statistics (ISTAC).
The decline was most notable among domestic travelers, with overnight stays by residents of Spain dropping 14.93%. In contrast, international tourism — which accounts for nearly 9 out of every 10 hotel stays — saw a milder decrease of 3.54%.
In total, 1.24 million tourists stayed in Canary Islands accommodations in March, representing a 3.32% drop from the previous year. However, despite the decrease in visitor numbers, the financial performance of the sector was positive: hotels and other accommodations generated €558.06 million in revenue, marking a 4% increase over March 2024.
The average daily rate per occupied room stood at €132.44, while the revenue per available room — regardless of whether it was occupied — reached €115.16. The occupancy rate remained strong at 86.96%, with Fuerteventura recording the highest figures.
The sector also maintained a solid employment base, with 71,862 people working across 1,311 establishments, which translates to 5.81 employees for every 100 guests staying in the Canary Islands during March.
Source: ISTAC