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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

International tourism continues to be a key driver of Spain’s economy. In January 2025, the total expenditure by international tourists visiting Spain reached €7.132 billion, marking an 8.9% increase compared to the same month in the previous year. The average spending per tourist stood at €1,408, reflecting a 2.7% increase, while the average daily spending

The Gran Canaria Chamber of Commerce and Excelcan, the Association for Research, Study, and Excellence in the Tourism Sector in the Canary Islands, have presented their tourism outlook report for the last quarter of 2024, offering an in-depth analysis of the key factors shaping the tourism landscape in the archipelago. The event featured remarks from

Forecasts for 2025 indicate steady, although slower, growth in the arrival of international tourists to Spain, while domestic travel by residents is expected to remain stable. According to an estimate by Segittur for the first quarter of the year, Spain could welcome more than 26 million international tourists, representing a 10% increase compared to the

Tourism continues to drive the economy of the Canary Islands. According to data from the Tourist Expenditure Survey published by the Canary Islands Institute of Statistics (ISTAC), visitors to the archipelago spent a total of €6.175 billion during the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a 10% increase compared to the same period in the previous