Excelcan presents together with the Chamber of Commerce of Gran Canaria the first report on the situation of the Tourism Sector in the Canary Islands

Excelcan and the Chamber of Commerce of Gran Canaria sign an agreement for the periodical elaboration of tourism reports that will analyze the key aspects that influence the tourism outlook in the Canary Islands. You can read the report here: Read report Excelcan, the Association for Research, Study and Excellence in the Tourism Sector in […]

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Spain Kicks Off the Year with a Tourism Boom: Over 5 Million Visitors in January

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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2024: A Record-Breaking Year for Tourism in the EU with Over 3 Billion Overnight Stays

2024: A Record-Breaking Year for Tourism in the EU with Over 3 Billion Overnight Stays

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 tourists' spending in Spain grows by 8.9% in January, exceeding €7.1 billion

International tourists’ spending in Spain grows by 8.9% in January, exceeding €7.1 billion

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

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Excelcan and the Chamber reaffirm in their report the Canary Islands' role as a leading tourist destination in Spain and Europe.

Excelcan and the Chamber reaffirm in their report the Canary Islands’ role as a leading tourist destination in Spain and Europe.

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

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Spain Strengthens Its Position as a Key Destination in 2025 with Moderate Tourism Growth

Spain Strengthens Its Position as a Key Destination in 2025 with Moderate Tourism Growth

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

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Tourist Spending in the Canary Islands Increases by 10% in Q4 2024

Tourist Spending in the Canary Islands Increases by 10% in Q4 2024

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

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Canary Islands Close 2024 with a Record 17.77 Million Tourists

Canary Islands Close 2024 with a Record 17.77 Million Tourists

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

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International Tourist Spending in Spain Increases by 7% in December and 16.1% in 2024

International Tourist Spending in Spain Increases by 7% in December and 16.1% in 2024

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

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Non-Hotel Tourism Ends 2024 with 3% Annual Growth Despite December Decline

Non-Hotel Tourism Ends 2024 with 3% Annual Growth Despite December Decline

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

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Vacation Rental Supply in the Canary Islands Increases in December 2024 Compared to the Previous Year

Vacation Rental Supply in the Canary Islands Increases in December 2024 Compared to the Previous Year

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

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