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Record-breaking summer in Spain with 93 per cent of hotels booked out
Tourists flocked to Spain in staggering numbers despite prices rising by 15%
The Spanish tourism sector has exceeded even the most optimistic expectations this summer. Across the country, hotel occupancy exceeded 93% on average with many hotspots reporting that their accommodation was fully booked out.
This is despite the fact the hotel rooms were 15% more expensive in July and August than in previous years, with some owners hiking up the price by between 20% and 30% for last-minute reservations, according to Booking.com.
In 2023, the average price per night for hotels, hostels, campsites and apartments in Spain has risen to 158 euros, from the 135 euros paid in 2022. This price increase in Spain is due, according to the rental website, mainly to increased demand, as well as, to a lesser extent, the context of current high inflation.
Visitors from abroad, and particularly the UK, have reached record-breaking numbers, but there was also a huge boost this year in the number of holidaymakers opting for a staycation within Spain.
Andalucia was the Spanish destination with the most bookings through the website, with Malaga and Seville as the stand-outs, followed by the Catalonia city of Salou. Next up is the Valencian Community, where Benidorm was the most popular choice by far and of course, the capital of Madrid.
An interesting trend noticed by Booking.com is that travellers are moving away from the traditional ‘sun and beach’ holidays and choosing destinations more off the beaten track. Visitors so far in 2023 have tended to have more purchasing power, especially those from abroad, and are willing to explore a greater variety of destinations during their stay.
Image: Diego Delso via Wikimedia Commons
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