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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
