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According to the latest Tourism Expenditure Survey published quarterly by the Canary Islands Institute of Statistics (ISTAC), 44% of tourists visiting the Canary Islands during the fourth quarter of 2024 did not consider any other destination when planning their trip. Among those who did, the most commonly considered alternatives were other Canary Islands, destinations within […]

A significant majority of tourists from Germany and the United Kingdom who visited the Canary Islands in 2024 would be willing to pay a daily tourist tax during their stay, according to the Micromarket study published by the Canary Islands Institute of Statistics (ISTAC). In Germany, 66% of tourists expressed willingness to pay such a

International tourism in Spain continues its upward trend: in February alone, the country welcomed 5.4 million international visitors, a 7.7% increase compared to the same month in 2024. The first two months of 2025 reflect strong momentum, with nearly 10.5 million tourists visiting Spain — a 6.9% rise from the same period last year. Main

International tourism drives growth, while domestic travel sees a slight decline In February 2025, the Canary Islands recorded the arrival of 1.63 million tourists, according to the latest data from the Canary Islands Institute of Statistics (ISTAC), through the Tourist Movement at Borders Survey. This figure represents a 2% increase compared to the same month

In the fourth quarter of 2024, residents in Spain made a total of 38.4 million trips, representing a 7.9% decrease compared to the same period last year. Domestic travel saw a sharper decline (-8.8%), while trips abroad only slightly decreased (-0.5%). Reasons for travel and accommodation Leisure, recreation, and vacation trips fell by 9.9%. Visits

Hotel overnight stays in Spain fell by 0.9% in February compared to the same month in 2024, reaching over 18.4 million. This decline was mainly driven by a 3.1% drop in overnight stays by Spanish residents, while non-resident stays saw a slight increase of 0.3%. However, in the first two months of 2025, overnight stays

The number of overnight stays in hotels and tourist apartments in the Canary Islands fell by 2.65% in February 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, reaching a total of 8.18 million nights. This decline is partly due to two key factors: 2024 was a leap year, adding an extra day to February, and

Tourism remains one of the most important economic drivers for the Canary Islands, as confirmed by data from the Canary Islands Institute of Statistics (ISTAC). According to the 2024 Tourist Spending Survey, each visitor to the archipelago spent an average of €176 per day. However, this expenditure varies depending on the municipality of accommodation and

Spain continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s top travel destinations. In January 2025, the country welcomed 5.1 million international tourists, marking a 6.1% increase compared to the same month in 2024. Hotel accommodation remained the most popular choice, growing by 5.4%, while rental housing saw a 6.8% increase. The majority of

The year 2024 will go down in history as the best year on record for European tourism. According to official data, the total number of overnight stays in tourist accommodation establishments across the European Union exceeded 3 billion, marking a 2.2% increase compared to 2023, with 65.4 million additional overnight stays. The Boost from International