Tourism triumph

Spain smashed last year’s fig‐ures by more than 50 per cent. And in a further positive turn, tourists are spending more than ever before, with a staggering €5.33 billion spent in February alone, beating pre‐pandemic figures.

The Minister for Tourism, Héctor Gómez, is thrilled with the results and predicts that figures for this year’s Semana Santa will also break records for occupancy and spending.

In February, 4.3 million in‐ternational tourists arrived in Spain, an incredible 35.9 per cent increase compared to last year. The visitors spent €1.5 billion more on their trips than in February 2022, a 41 per cent increase.

The UK continues to be the top source of international tourists, followed by France and Germany, but other countries including the USA, Italy, and Switzerland have al‐so seen significant increases in tourist numbers. Las Canarias remains the most popular destination for tourists, with 1.2 million visitors in February.