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

Tourism in the Canary Islands continues to thrive, closing the year with record-breaking numbers. According to the Tourist Movement Statistics at Borders by the Canary Islands Institute of Statistics (ISTAC), 1.67 million tourists visited the archipelago in December, bringing the total for the year to 17.77 million visitors. This represents a 6.67% increase compared to

Tourism in Spain continues to be one of the most dynamic sectors of the economy. In December 2024, the total spending by international tourists reached €7.589 billion, representing a 7.0% increase compared to the same month in the previous year. This growth reflects the ongoing trust and appeal Spain holds for international travelers. In addition

The non-hotel tourist accommodation sector in Spain closed 2024 with a 3.0% increase in total overnight stays compared to 2023, reaching 142.6 million. However, December saw a 3.5% drop compared to the same month last year, with a total of 6.8 million overnight stays. The decline in December was driven by a 7.1% drop in

Growth in Available Vacation Rentals In December 2024, the Canary Islands recorded 50,398 available vacation rental properties, marking an 8% increase compared to the same period in 2023. This data comes from the Experimental Statistics on Vacation Rentals published by the Canary Islands Institute of Statistics (ISTAC). Tenerife hosts the majority of these properties, accounting

In 2023, European tourists traveling to another EU country stayed an average of 6.9 nights. However, the length of stay varied significantly by destination: in Estonia, it was 3.4 nights, while in Greece and Cyprus, it exceeded 9 nights. Factors Influencing Trip Duration Differences in trip length are linked to accessibility and distance from major

Expected hotel and non-hotel occupancy rates for the first three months of 2025 are 82%, 76%, and 71% for hotels, and 85%, 80%, and 73% for non-hotel establishments. Additionally, the confidence index for hotels shows a 1.73% increase compared to the same period in 2024, while the index for apartments decreases by 0.68%. 55% of