Tourism sector revenue reached 5.1 billion euros in the first eight months of 2026, a 5.1% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Overnight stays reached 57.3 million, with international tourist stays showing a growth acceleration of 1.9% in August compared to 0.8% in July.
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Read today’s briefingA review of administrative data by INE shows an outflow of departures far above previous estimates and the 350,000 recorded by the Emigration Observatory between 2021 and 2025.
The hotel sector expects to reach 7.4 billion euros in revenue by the end of 2026, a 5% increase compared to the previous year. However, businesses report that rising energy and fuel costs, alongside overall operational expenses, are absorbing a significant portion of the gains from increased prices.
Last winter saw nearly 5,000 deaths above the expected baseline, a mortality increase experts associate with cold weather and flu activity. The flu season resulted in 171 hospitalizations in intensive care units, primarily among individuals with chronic conditions such as obesity and heart disease.