Tourism in the Canary Islands continues to rise
The tourism sector in the Canary Islands continues to show signs of recovery, with significant growth in the month of February. According to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INE), overnight stays in hotel establishments in the Canary Islands increased by 7.84% compared to the same month of the previous year, reaching a total of 5,913,419 overnight stays. This increase marks the sixth consecutive month of growth in the region’s tourism sector.
Increase in the number of travelers
In February, hotels in the Canary Islands received a total of 892,344 travelers. Of these, 14.48% were residents of Spain, while 85.52% were foreigners. Compared to the previous year, an increase of 1.63% was observed in the number of travelers residing in Spain and an increase of 8.92% in the number of foreign travelers.
Distribution of overnight stays
Of the total overnight stays in the Canary Islands, 7.82% were made by residents in Spain, while 92.18% corresponded to residents abroad. This demonstrates the importance of international tourism for the region.
Increase in prices and occupancy
The average daily price per room in the Canary Islands stood at 140.03 euros, which represents an increase of 8.53% compared to the previous year. Furthermore, hotel occupancy reached 76.16% in February, indicating high demand in the region.
Comparison with other autonomous communities
The Canary Islands lead the hotel occupancy ranking by place, with 76.16%, followed by Madrid (53.63%) and Catalonia (52.88%). On the other hand, Galicia (26.74%), Castilla – La Mancha (29.65%) and Asturias (30.28%) recorded the lowest occupancy levels.
Importance of the Canary Islands in national tourism
In February, the Canary Islands stood out as the autonomous community with the highest percentage of overnight stays in Spain, with 31.88%. They were followed by Andalusia (16.23%) and Catalonia (14.59%). This demonstrates the relevance of the Canary Islands as a tourist destination both nationally and internationally.