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Spain’s Tourism Industry Surges Toward Record With 8% Rise in Non-Hotel Stays

Diversified non-hotel options powered record overnight stays ahead of Spain’s first annual tourism milestone

Overview

  • Non-hotel accommodations saw an 8% increase in overnight stays in June 2025 compared with June 2024, surpassing 15 million nights
  • International arrivals reached about 44.5 million in the first half of 2025, marking a 4.7% gain over the same period last year
  • Visitor spending climbed 7.5% to €59.6 billion through June, outpacing arrival growth and reflecting stronger per-visitor expenditures
  • Galicia, Murcia, Castilla-La Mancha and the Valencian Community each posted historic highs in non-hotel stays or overall visitor numbers in H1 2025
  • Government and industry stakeholders are advancing sustainable, de-seasonalized growth and digitalization while addressing regulatory challenges around short-term rentals