# International tourists are saving Spanish hotels this summer

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Published: 2026-07-02T09:45:28.740Z
Modified: 2026-07-02T09:45:28.740Z
Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Hotels
Summary: International tourism grows 2.5% and boosts occupancy in Spanish hotels while domestic demand stays flat.

## Article

Summer looks bright for Spanish hotels, and the credit goes to international tourists. According to data collected by [Preferente](https://www.preferente.com/noticias-de-hoteles/el-empuje-extranjero-catapulta-a-los-hoteles-espanoles-en-verano-350635.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=el-empuje-extranjero-catapulta-a-los-hoteles-espanoles-en-verano), between April and May this year the number of inbound travelers staying in hotels rose **2.5%** compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, domestic demand remains almost flat.

- **Key markets**: British, German and French travelers are driving growth, with increasing arrivals.
- **Occupancy**: forecasts point to a high-occupancy summer in coastal areas and cities, backed by international bookings.
- **Pricing**: the foreign push allows hoteliers to keep average rates rising during peak season.

My take is clear: without international demand, the bottom line of many Spanish hotels would suffer. The domestic market is not strong enough. The question for hotel managers is: are you optimizing your source mix, or still on autopilot?

## Sources

- Preferente: https://www.preferente.com/noticias-de-hoteles/el-empuje-extranjero-catapulta-a-los-hoteles-espanoles-en-verano-350635.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=el-empuje-extranjero-catapulta-a-los-hoteles-espanoles-en-verano

## Citation

International tourists are saving Spanish hotels this summer. Notitur. 2026-07-02. https://notitur.com/en/digest/foreign-tourism-spanish-hotels-summer-2026