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 the 2025 Carnival celebrations took place in March instead of February, affecting the monthly tourist distribution.
According to data from the Tourist Accommodation Survey published by the Canary Islands Institute of Statistics (ISTAC), overnight stays by foreign tourists—who account for nearly 90% of total stays—decreased by 2.25%. Meanwhile, overnight stays by Spanish residents dropped by 8.29%.
In terms of visitor numbers, 1.15 million tourists stayed in hotels and apartments across the Canary Islands in February, marking a 1.28% decline compared to the same period in 2024. However, hotel occupancy remained high at 89.3%, with Gran Canaria recording the highest occupancy rate.
Despite the drop in overnight stays, the tourism sector’s revenue increased by 6.77%, reaching €523.7 million. The average rate per occupied room stood at €133.47, while revenue per available room, regardless of occupancy, averaged €119.18.
Regarding employment, 70,425 people were working in the 1,310 registered tourist establishments in the Canary Islands in February. This equates to 6.13 employees for every 100 travelers staying in the region.
These figures reflect a slight decline in tourism demand in terms of overnight stays but show positive growth in industry revenue, driven by higher room rates and strong hotel occupancy.
Source: ISTAC