Spain Overcomes All Barriers: Historic Record of 111.7 Million International Passengers Boosts Flexible Accommodation

Spain's attractiveness as a global destination has been demonstrated once again with figures that exceed all expectations. By the end of 2025, the country has registered the arrival of 111.7 million international passengers, This is not only a historical record, but also represents a robust growth of 5.9% compared to the previous year.

This overwhelming success is underpinned by the loyalty of its traditional source markets and a widespread appeal. The United Kingdom reaffirms itself as the main driving force behind this flow, providing 25.1 million passengers, This is 22.5% of the total. It is closely followed by Germany, 14.9 million and Italy, The European market, with 10 million, is a podium of key European markets that continue to choose Spain as their preferred destination.

Geographically, Spain's appeal is diverse and powerful. Catalonia has positioned itself as the main entry point, welcoming 24 million passengers (21.5% of the total). The Balearic Islands, 17.7 million, and the Community of Madrid, with 17.3 million, complete the trio of most visited regions, demonstrating the strength of both sun and beach destinations and urban and business tourism. In terms of airports, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas leads the traffic with 17.3 million passengers, closely followed by Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Palma de Mallorca.

This torrent of travellers, which surpasses any previous record, translates into an unprecedented demand for the entire accommodation offer, and especially for the Flexible Accommodation. From urban flats to coastal villas, the need for diverse and quality accommodation options is skyrocketing, benefiting the entire industry.

These figures are not just a statistic; they are a testament to Spain's drawing power and the robustness of a sector that continues to defy all expectations, consolidating the country as an undisputed leader on the world tourism scene.

The next edition Vitur Summit 2026 will take place in Malaga on Thursdays 13 and 14 May and will once again be the meeting point for operators, investors and companies in the sector to boost their business, establish strategic alliances with the different agents involved and gain access to all the latest news, trends and opportunities in the sector from leading speakers and companies.

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