Spain has shattered its tourism record, welcoming 94 million international visitors in 2024, a remarkable 10% increase compared to the previous year.

From FTN News, This surge underscores the nation’s resilience and strategic efforts to elevate the quality and diversity of its tourism offerings.

The record-setting year also brought an unprecedented €126 billion in expenditure by foreign tourists, marking a 16% rise, according to government estimates shared by Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu.

The post-pandemic recovery has not only surpassed pre-Covid figures but continues to accelerate. After a stark decline to 31 million visitors in 2021, Spain rebounded strongly with 71.5 million visitors in 2022, followed by 85 million in 2023. This upward trajectory reflects a shift towards more sustainable and diverse tourism practices.

Looking ahead, the government anticipates breaking the elusive 100 million visitor mark in 2025, although Minister Hereu remains cautious. “I see it possible, yes. I am not obsessed with it. I will be just as happy being a little above as being a little below,” he commented, emphasizing quality over quantity.