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🏨 Spanish hotels welcomed 7.17 million travelers and exceeded 20 million overnight stays in November, marking a 5.4% increase compared to the previous year, and achieving a 5.2% growth since January. Resident travelers accounted for 7.64 million overnight stays, up by 9.8%, while non-residents contributed 12.41 million, a rise of 2.9%. Top destinations for residents included Andalusia, Madrid, and Valencia, while non-residents favored the Canary Islands, Catalonia, and Andalusia. Tenerife led with nearly 2.2 million overnight stays. UK and German visitors represented nearly 40% of non-resident overnight stays, with 2.81 million and 2.06 million respectively. Hotel occupancy reached 53.7%, with the Canary Islands at 75.5%. The hotel price index rose by 7.4% in November from a year earlier. Average Daily Rate (ADR) was €113.7, up 8.4%, while Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR) increased by 10.5% to €74.

🏨 Small hotel chains in Spain boast over 67,000 open rooms, with 97% located domestically, including 3,600 new rooms in the last year. The Top 10 chains account for 9,065 rooms across 74 hotels. Aubamar Hotels leads with 991 rooms. Barcelona's city council approved fiscal ordinances for 2025, impacting tourism with tax hikes. 208 hotels with a cadastral value over €5.2 million will see property tax increase from 1% to 1.17%. Líbere Hospitality Group will open a new aparthotel in Porto in the second half of 2026, a €12 million investment for 57 apartments, adding to their 1,700 units across Spain, Portugal, and Greece.

🏖️ Mallorca is reinventing its tourism strategy with a focus on responsibility, coexistence, and authenticity, aiming to be a home for residents and a leading destination for travelers. Over 100 interviews with locals have shaped this vision, promoting a model of responsible tourism where visitors engage as temporary residents. This approach is expected to enhance both the visitor experience and the quality of life for the islanders, integrating tradition with innovation while preserving Mallorca's Mediterranean heritage and natural environment.