He tourism sector mark another one record in Spain in the first seven months of the year with 53.4 million international visitors, 12% more than the same period last year, according to the Statistics of tourist movements at the borders (Frontur) which prepares the National Institute of Statistics (INE). They all spent during their stay 71.1 billion euros20% more in interannual terms, according to the Survey on tourism expenditure (Egatur) produced by the same department.
Thus, for another year, tourism exceeds expectations and forecasts, which already predicted that Brand Spain would attract 41 million travelers with an expenditure of more than 59 billion euros. This is what it had predicted Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereuvisiting Seggitur headquarters in Madrid in July.
In July alone, the summer attracted a total of 10.9 million international tourists, 7.3% more than the same month in 2023. United Kingdom It was the country that sent the most visitors to Spain, exceeding the figure of 2 million, 2.6% more than in July of the previous year. France 1.6 million arrived (3.4% more) and Germany 1.2 million (6.6% more).
Tourism sets another record
In July 2024, the Balearic Islands They have consolidated themselves as the preferred destination for tourists visiting Spain, receiving 23.4% of the total visitors. They followed it Catalonia with 22.1% and Valencian Community with 13.6%.
This increase in tourist arrivals was accompanied by a significant increase in spending. International tourists spent a total of 15.535 million euros during the month of July, which represents an increase of 11.9% compared to the same month of 2023.
He average expenditure per tourist amounts to 1,432 euros, 4.3% more than the previous year, while the average daily expenditure reaches 195 euros, up 2.1%.
Regarding the main sending countries, tourists from the United Kingdom spent the most, representing 18.3% of the total, followed by those from Germany with 10.8% and those from France with 9.6%.
THE autonomous communities who received the highest percentage of tourism spending in July were:
- Balearic Islands: 24.4% of the total
- Catalonia: 20.1%
- Valencian Community: 13.3%
In terms of growth, tourist spending increased by 16.2% in the Balearic Islands, 2.1% in Catalonia and 20.1% in the Valencian Community compared to the previous year.
