Canary Islands hotel overnight stays rise 2.1% in July, reaching 6.55 million

Average revenue per occupied room climbed to €146.5, 4.6% higher than the same month last year

Overnight stays in Canary Islands hotels recorded a 2.1% increase in July, reaching 6.55 million (up from 6.41 million in July 2024). The Hotel Price Index (HPI) also rose 8.7%, reaching 185.39.

• The average revenue per occupied room (ADR) in the islands rose to €139.8, a 5.2% increase compared with July 2024 (source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística, INE).
• Across Spain, the hotel sector continued its recovery in July:
  • Overnight stays grew 1.8% year‑on‑year.
  • Hotel prices rose 5% compared with the same month in 2024.
  • The average revenue per occupied room reached €146.5, 4.6% higher than a year earlier.

Nationally, hotel overnight stays surpassed 44.6 million in July, driven mainly by international travelers, whose stays increased 2.1%. Spanish residents contributed a 1% year‑on‑year rise in hotel nights.

Cumulative Performance (January–July)

• Overall overnight stays grew 0.7%.
• Domestic stays fell slightly by 0.4%, while international stays rose 1.2%.

Top destinations for resident travelers: Andalusia, Catalonia, and the Valencian Community.
Main destinations for foreign tourists: Balearic Islands, Catalonia, and the Canary Islands.

Tourist hotspots:

• Mallorca recorded the highest number of overnight stays, exceeding 8.2 million.
• The most visited tourist points were Barcelona, Madrid, and Calvià.

Key source markets for non‑resident tourists in July:

• United Kingdom – 26.1% of non‑resident stays
• Germany – 14.5%
• France – 8.1%
• Netherlands – 5%
• Italy – 4.2%

70% of Available Places Occupied in July

• Overall occupancy reached 70.6% of offered places, up 0.8% year‑on‑year.
• Weekend occupancy rose 0.3%, reaching 75.2%.

Regional highlights:

• The Balearic Islands achieved the highest overall occupancy (86.6%).
• In tourist zones, Palma‑Calvià led both overall and weekend occupancy (88.8% and 90.3%, respectively).

Top-performing tourist points:

• Sant Llorenç des Cardassar – 94.2% occupancy.
• Isla Cristina – 95.7% weekend occupancy.

Prices Rise 5%

• The Hotel Price Index (HPI) increased 5% compared with July 2024.
• By autonomous community, the biggest jump was in Ceuta (+10.1%), while Castilla‑La Mancha saw the smallest rise (+0.9%).
• By hotel category, two‑star establishments experienced the highest price increase (+6.5%).

Revenue metrics:

• Average Daily Rate (ADR) for occupied rooms: €146.5 (up 4.6% YoY).
• Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR): €111.8, a 5.6% increase.

ADR by star rating:

• 5‑star hotels – €331.5
• 4‑star hotels – €153.4
• 3‑star hotels – €124.7

RevPAR by star rating:

• 5‑star – €244.5
• 4‑star – €127.3
• 3‑star – €97.8

Top tourist point for revenue: Marbella, with the highest ADR (€375.1) and RevPAR (€296.3).