Tourists to Spain Spent 2 Million More Overnights Stays in September 2023 Than Last Year

According to INE, in September of this year, overnight stays in Spanish hotel establishments surpassed 38 million, reflecting a 5.8 per cent increase compared to the same month last year, when there were 35.9 million overnight stays, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports. Moreover, during the first nine months of 2023, overnight stays increased by 8.4 per cent compared to the same period of the previous year. Those figures also surpass those of the first nine months of 2019.

The number of overnight stays in hotel establishments also surpasses
the numbers from the same month in 2019 (pre-pandemic levels). INE

Based on the origin, in September of this year, travellers residing in Spain accounted for over 11.8 million overnight stays. On the other hand,  international travellers accounted for more than 26.2 million overnight stays. Furthermore, the data revealed that the top Spanish tourist destinations for overnight stays this month were Barcelona, Madrid, and Calvià. Spanish residents primarily chose Andalusia, Catalonia, and the Valencian Community as their main destinations, contributing to 21.9 per cent, 13.7 per cent, and 11.8 per cent of the total overnight stays, respectively. On the other hand, international travellers predominantly chose the Balearic Islands as their primary destination, representing a significant 32.1 per cent of the total overnight stays.

Regarding hotel occupancy, 66.2 per cent of the offered hotel rooms were occupied in September 2023, with an annual increase of 3.6 per cent. Further data released from INE shows that in the same month, hotels achieved an average daily revenue (ADR) of €116.7 per occupied room, marking an eight per cent increase compared to the same month in the previous year. Concerning the origin of travellers, it’s worth noting that 27.6 per cent of total overnight stays in hotel establishments come from the United Kingdom, with Germany following closely at 19.3 per cent. This surge in overnight stays in Spain is no wonder, given the country’s enduring appeal to visitors. Previously, SchengenVisaInfo.com reported that Spain welcomed 73.2 million tourists from January to September this year. Such a number represents a 19.1 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2022.