Overview

• The Costa del Sol's hotel association, Aehcos, forecasts 88% occupancy for the May Day holiday weekend, marking another peak following Easter tourism highs.
• Ruralidays projects over 72% occupancy in Málaga's interior villages, driven by demand for nature escapes and the extended holiday calendar.
• In the Valencian community, Hosbec anticipates average hotel occupancy of 84%, with peaks reaching 94% in popular destinations like Benidorm and Gandia.
• The alignment of the May 1 holiday on a Thursday with a Friday non-school day has created a four-day break, boosting domestic and international travel plans.
• Tourism growth reflects broader trends, including increased interest in rural getaways and budget European travel routes, supporting diverse regional markets.