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Spain Sets New Tourism Records as Mexico Posts Strong 2025 Gains

Fresh official tallies show higher per‑visitor spending alongside expanded air capacity, signaling tourism’s growing weight in both economies.

Overview

  • Spain welcomed 91.5 million international visitors in January–November 2025, a 3.4% rise, with foreign spending reaching €126.7 billion.
  • Growth in arrivals slowed versus 2024, yet average trip outlays rose to €1,399 and daily spend to €188, alongside a shift toward hotel and other market accommodation.
  • The Canary Islands captured 25.3% of November arrivals, while Catalonia led the year to date with about 19.1 million visitors.
  • Mexico logged 38.4 million international tourists in January–October and 92.6 million domestic trips, with a preliminary sector take of about $35.8 billion and tourism GDP estimated at 2.71 trillion pesos.
  • Airlines serving Mexico carried 110.7 million passengers in 2025 and opened 111 routes, with officials projecting roughly 48 million international arrivals for the full year and targeting a top‑five global ranking.