# Germans book last-minute and spend less: Spain holds up

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Published: 2026-07-09T16:31:14.097Z
Modified: 2026-07-09T16:31:14.097Z
Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Hotels
Summary: German travelers are booking later and tightening their budgets this summer. Spain remains a strong destination, but the growth is cooling.

## Article

The German customer is not living up to the expectations we had in January. **Spain holds its ground as a destination**, but this summer is shaping up to be more cautious than forecast. German consumers are booking more **at the last minute** and watching their spending. There's no collapse, but the growth rate has slowed.

According to industry data, those who expected a blockbuster summer are facing stable but less expansive demand. **Last-minute bookings** are gaining ground, forcing hoteliers and tour operators to stay flexible on pricing and quick to react. Economic uncertainty is weighing in: the German tourist still comes, but **chooses with a tighter wallet**.

For anyone selling Spain in the German market, the lesson is clear: you have to work with dynamic scenarios and offer value beyond price. Anyone expecting past behaviors is in for a surprise. [Hosteltur has the full story](https://www.hosteltur.com/177390_espana-aguanta-en-el-mercado-aleman-en-un-verano-de-mas-ultima-hora-y-gasto-contenido.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=espana-aguanta-en-el-mercado-aleman-en-un-verano-de-mas-ultima-hora-y-gasto-contenido).

## Sources

- Hosteltur: https://www.hosteltur.com/177390_espana-aguanta-en-el-mercado-aleman-en-un-verano-de-mas-ultima-hora-y-gasto-contenido.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=espana-aguanta-en-el-mercado-aleman-en-un-verano-de-mas-ultima-hora-y-gasto-contenido

## Citation

Germans book last-minute and spend less: Spain holds up. Notitur. 2026-07-09. https://notitur.com/en/digest/germany-last-minute-spending-spain